Methods and apparatus for providing blockchain participant identity binding
US10749684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/50
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus provides a blockchain that includes one or more blocks that contain a cryptographic binding of a signature-verification public key and/or a data encryption public key to the identity of the holder of the corresponding private key. The binding is performed by one or more key binding entities, referred to herein as a blockchain identity binder. Originators and recipients use the identity binding data to secure block chain transactions.
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