Consensus protocol for blockchain structure
US11520776B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 5, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/56
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A non-monetary incentive model defines a Distributed Consensus Protocol (DCP) for a blockchain based on a proof-of-play mining approach. The non-monetary incentive model employs a gamification approach where mining efforts are recorded responsive to achievement in a gaming environment, rather than the proof-of-work or proof-of-stake approaches commonly used for blockchain valuation. The incentive model draws on a participant volition in attaining or improving a gaming achievement. The approach records gaming moves or actions undertaken by a participant playing the game, based on a seed used to instantiate the game. Upon attaining a predetermined minimum score, and at a predefined difficulty, the gaming effort is deemed to warrant a new block in the blockchain.
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