Distributed security mechanism for blockchains and distributed ledgers
US11251937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/56
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided herein are exemplary systems and methods for creating a secure self-validating network of blockchain/distributed ledger participants. Some exemplary mechanisms support self-validation, mutual-validation, external-validation and privacy controls. Such mechanisms enable the deployment and continued operation of large scale blockchain and distributed ledger systems with a self-certifying security system. They create the ability for rules to be codified to control the rights, privileges and access of nodes depending on their self-certification and external-certification. Also provided is an audit trail of these certifications which can be used for liability claims, insurance, security analytics and forensics.
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