Abstract: An asset verification system, comprising: a reader comprising magnifying optics configured with an effective magnification for both sufficiently separating dots in a tag in the body of the asset and viewing the tag at an effective magnification greater than 10x, reflective optics for conveying an image of the tag through the reader; and, a multi-function hardware device comprising an optical sensor for reading the tag of the asset projected to the optical sensor by the reader, wherein the multi-function hardware device is at least one of a tablet, smartphone and a laptop computer.

Abstract: An asset verification system, comprising: a reader comprising a holder configured to hold an asset in a tag-reading position, a light source consisting of at least one light to provide illumination to the asset, magnifying optics configured with an effective magnification for both sufficiently separating dots in a tag in the body of the asset and viewing the tag at an effective magnification greater than 10×, reflective optics for conveying an image of the tag through the reader, and, position controls for adjusting the positioning of the asset with respect to the magnifying optics; a multi-function hardware device comprising an optical sensor for reading the tag of the asset projected to the optical sensor by the reader; and, a database having information related to the asset including an association of the tag to the asset stored thereon.

Abstract: An asset verification system, comprising: a reader comprising a holder configured to hold an asset in a tag-reading position, a light source consisting of at least one light to provide illumination to the asset, magnifying optics configured with an effective magnification for both sufficiently separating dots in a tag in the body of the asset and viewing the tag at an effective magnification greater than 10×, reflective optics for conveying an image of the tag through the reader, and, position controls for adjusting the positioning of the asset with respect to the magnifying optics; a multi-function hardware device comprising an optical sensor for reading the tag of the asset projected to the optical sensor by the reader; and, a database having information related to the asset including an association of the tag to the asset stored thereon.

Abstract: A method for registering title to a precious stone to provide verified ownership information of the precious stone, comprising: a) performing at least one of associating or updating information, including ownership information, with respect to the precious stone on a distributed ledger; and, b) recording the associated and/or updated information on at least one medium, wherein the precious stone has been previously tagged or marked with an identification and that identification has been registered on the distributed ledger.

Abstract: A method for registering title to a precious stone to provide verified ownership information of the precious stone, comprising: a) performing at least one of associating or updating information, including ownership information, with respect to the precious stone on a distributed ledger; and, b) recording the associated and/or updated information on at least one medium, wherein the precious stone has been previously tagged or marked with an identification and that identification has been registered on the distributed ledger.

Abstract: A method of tokenization and use of assets, comprising: a) registering at least one asset on a distributed ledger; b) assigning the at least one asset a fungible or non-fungible token with a public key; c) reading information about the at least one asset using a reading device; d) verifying ownership of the at least one asset using a private key which matches the public key; and, e) performing a transaction with the at least one asset.