Abstract: A method for fast access to a data resource in a blockchain network is provided. The method includes opening a dedicated socket in a server to receive a datum from a data source and authenticating a signature of the data source to verify that the data source is a reliable data source. The method also includes storing the data in a dedicated memory space in the server, allowing a blockchain application to access the data in the dedicated memory space using a function that has accessibility to the dedicated memory space, and writing the data in a blockchain block when a block producer reads the data from the blockchain application. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: A method for storing time-sensitive secrets in a network is provided. The method includes receiving a first encryption key from multiple encryption keys, the multiple encryption keys associated with a first time window and accessing a data packet encoded according to the encryption keys. The method also includes writing a decrypted data packet to a block in a blockchain when the first encryption key matches a first time-sensitive value, and writing the decrypted data packet to the block in the blockchain when a second encryption key, received from the content provider, matches a second time-sensitive value after the first time-sensitive value has lapsed, wherein the first time-sensitive value and the second time-sensitive value are a non-overlapping time sequence in the first time window. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: A method for providing a language agnostic contract execution on a blockchain is provided. The method includes providing a menu comprising multiple execution environments, and selecting, from a suite of virtual machine containers, a virtual machine container that runs an execution environment selected by the developer of the blockchain application. The method also includes enabling one or more functions in the virtual machine container to access a dedicated memory or a state variable in the block producer to run an action in the virtual machine container, the action provided by a server running the blockchain application, providing the action to the blockchain application in the virtual machine container, and writing an output from the action of the blockchain application to a secure ledger in a blockchain. A system and a non-transitory, computer-readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for gamifying decentralized distribution of virtual tokens are provided. The method includes receiving virtual tokens at a security and gaming device, the security and gaming device including storage for securely storing the virtual tokens. The method also includes confirming features of the virtual tokens allow for utilization of the virtual tokens as credits in a game, the game including at least one of a videogame or a game of chance or skill having a result. The method also includes executing the game through an application. The method also includes issuing new tokens through the security and gaming device with each winning result based on an amount of virtual tokens paid for each game. The method also includes destroying the amount of virtual tokens paid for each game with each losing result.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating a digital association are provided. The method includes obtaining a first user-generated item comprising identifiable features of a first user and a second user. The method also includes obtaining a second user-generated item comprising the identifiable features of the first user and the second user. The method also includes cross-confirming that the first and second user-generated items are valid to verify the digital association.

Abstract: Methods and systems for generating a social graph are provided. The method includes generating and associating a first digital identity with a first node of the social graph, the social graph including a graphical representation of associations of digital identities. The method also includes associating the first digital identity with a second digital identity, the first digital identity providing verification for the second digital identity. The method also includes associating the second digital identity with a second node of the social graph. The method also includes linking the first node of the social graph to the second node of the social graph to establish an association between the first digital identity and the second digital identity.

Abstract: Methods and systems for incentivizing verification of a digital identity are provided. The method includes generating a first digital identity through at least a first certified device, the first digital identity including a first secure digital artifact uploaded to an auditable chain of a public ledger to establish a first physical identity of a first user. The method also includes associating the first digital identity with a new digital identity, the new digital identity including a new secure digital artifact uploaded to the auditable chain of the public ledger to establish a second physical identity of a second user, the first digital identity providing verification for the new digital identity. The method also includes providing rewards to the first user for associating the first digital identity with the new digital identity, the rewards including social and/or monetary incentives for associating the first digital identity with the new digital identity.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating a verifiable digital identity are provided. The method includes obtaining a first user-generated item comprising an identifiable feature. The method also includes digitally signing the first user-generated item to generate a secure digital artifact. The method also includes uploading the secure digital artifact and the first user-generated item to an auditable chain of a public ledger. The method also includes verifying a digital identity of the user by auditing the auditable chain. The method also includes obtaining a second user-generated item generated comprising the identifiable feature. The method also includes comparing the first and second user-generated items. The method also includes uploading the second user-generated item to the public ledger when the comparing is within a threshold.

Abstract: Systems and methods for bidding on a post in a social media platform are provided. The method includes displaying the post in a public forum of the social media platform, the post comprising original content created by an author, the post authenticated for authenticity through a blockchain. The method also includes receiving bids from users on the post, the bids comprising credits of the users. The method also includes determining a highest bid from a highest bidder of the users. The method also includes distributing the credits that were bid to the users who were outbid and to the author. The method also includes displaying the highest bidder in a top spot in relation to the post, the top spot prevalently displaying a profile associated with the highest bidder, the profile comprising a link to content of the highest bidder.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating a digital association are provided. The method includes obtaining a first user-generated item comprising a first user identifiable feature of a first user and a second user identifiable feature of a second user, and obtaining a second user-generated item comprising the first user identifiable feature and the second user identifiable feature. The method also includes cross-confirming that the first and second user-generated items are valid to verify the digital association. The method also includes digitally signing the first user-generated item with a first certified device to generate a first secure digital artifact, and digitally signing the second user-generated item with a second certified device to generate a second secure digital artifact. The method also includes uploading the first and second secure digital artifacts to an auditable chain of a public ledger comprising a database.

Abstract: Methods and systems for creating a verifiable digital identity are provided. The method includes verifying a device belongs to a user. The method also includes tying the device to a private key. The method also includes obtaining a first user-generated item comprising an identifiable feature. The method also includes digitally signing the first user-generated item to generate a secure digital artifact. The method also includes uploading the secure digital artifact and the first user-generated item to an auditable chain of a public ledger. The method also includes verifying a digital identity of the user by auditing the auditable chain. The method also includes obtaining a second user-generated item generated comprising the identifiable feature. The method also includes comparing the first and second user-generated items. The method also includes uploading the second user-generated item to the public ledger when the comparing is within a threshold.