Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for the collection, monetization, validation, continuous updating, archiving for bilateral trades of greenhouse gases and environmental rights. The method includes hosting, on a processing server, a listing of one or more parcels of land with contractual rights to develop carbon offset credits; receiving, by the processing server, metrics on the one or more parcels of land with the contractual rights to develop carbon offset credits; and verifying, on the processing server, that the one or more parcels of land with the contractual rights to develop carbon offset credits comply with one or more conditions for development and potential entitlement to carbon offset credits based on at least the received metrics.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, a system, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for the collection, monetization, validation, continuous updating, archiving for bilateral trades of greenhouse gases and environmental rights. The method includes hosting, on a processing server, a listing of one or more parcels of land with contractual rights to develop carbon offset credits; receiving, by the processing server, metrics on the one or more parcels of land with the contractual rights to develop carbon offset credits; and verifying, on the processing server, that the one or more parcels of land with the contractual rights to develop carbon offset credits comply with one or more conditions for development and potential entitlement to carbon offset credits based on at least the received metrics.

Abstract: A computer method and graphical user interface (GUI) for settlement of a commodity contract includes displaying, on an electronic display of a first user device, a GUI for receiving input of information related to a particular commodity smart contract for transfer of a commodity, receiving input data including information related to commodity attributes from a first user via the GUI, displaying a commodity price field in the GUI, transferring the received input data to a server computer, displaying a commit object in the GUI receiving input from the commit object, transmitting a commitment to the server computer to cause the server computer to establish a smart commodity contract for the commodity, and displaying, in the GUI on the electronic display, a receipt acknowledgement object indicating that the smart contract is established and the first user is obligated to abide by the smart contract.

Abstract: A computer method for establishing a commodity price index includes receiving, via a web server, transactions for a plurality of first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts, and recording, with the web server, settlement prices for the plurality of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts on a distributed ledger. The computer method includes reading, with the server computer, from the distributed ledger, at least a portion of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts settlement prices and determining a current electronic currency index price from the at least a portion of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts settlement prices. The computer method includes displaying the current electronic currency index price on an electronic display.

Abstract: A computer method and graphical user interface (GUI) for settlement of a commodity contract includes displaying, on an electronic display of a first user device, a GUI for receiving input of information related to a particular commodity smart contract for transfer of a commodity, receiving input data including information related to commodity attributes from a first user via the GUI, displaying a commodity price field in the GUI, transferring the received input data to a server computer, displaying a commit object in the GUI receiving input from the commit object, transmitting a commitment to the server computer to cause the server computer to establish a smart commodity contract for the commodity, and displaying, in the GUI on the electronic display, a receipt acknowledgement object indicating that the smart contract is established and the first user is obligated to abide by the smart contract.

Abstract: A computer method for establishing a commodity price index includes receiving, via a web server, transactions for a plurality of first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts, and recording, with a server computer operatively coupled to the web server, settlement prices for the plurality of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts on a distributed ledger. The computer method includes reading, with the server computer, from the distributed ledger, at least a portion of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts settlement prices, and determining a current electronic currency index price from the at least a portion of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts settlement prices. The computer method includes displaying the current electronic currency index price on an electronic display.

Abstract: A computer method for creating optionality of price basis in a commodity contract includes establishing a smart contract for a transfer of a commodity using a distributed ledger and graphical user interface (GUI). The smart contract includes a variable price with a provision for a future determination of a price basis. The computer method includes receiving agreement on the smart contract between a seller and a counterparty, receiving a deposit on a total price from the counterparty, transferring at least a portion of the deposit to the seller, and transferring a token representing the smart contract to the counterparty. The computer method includes, at a future date, receiving a selection of the price basis for the smart contract from one of the counterparty or the seller, and notifying the other of the seller or the counterparty of the selected price basis and a resultant settlement price.

Abstract: A computer method for creating optionality of price basis in a commodity contract includes establishing a smart contract for a transfer of a commodity using a distributed ledger and graphical user interface (GUI). The smart contract includes a variable price with a provision for a future determination of a price basis. The computer method includes receiving agreement on the smart contract between a seller and a counterparty, receiving a deposit on a total price from the counterparty, transferring at least a portion of the deposit to the seller, and transferring a token representing the smart contract to the counterparty. The computer method includes, at a future date, receiving a selection of the price basis for the smart contract from one of the counterparty or the seller, and notifying the other of the seller or the counterparty of the selected price basis and a resultant settlement price.

Abstract: Computer methods, apparatuses, and graphical user interfaces include placing one or more electronic messages in cloud storage that is defined by or accessed by a blockchain data structure.

Abstract: A computer method for tokenizing a natural resource includes receiving, via a graphical user interface (GUI), data corresponding to proof of natural resource rights to explore for, produce, mine, and/or harvest a natural resource in a specified region by a first party. The method includes receiving, via the GUI, a digital signature from a first party assigning at least a portion of the natural resource rights to a first quantity of distributed ledger tokens. The method includes issuing, with the server computer, the first quantity of distributed ledger tokens, each of the distributed ledger tokens carrying a smart contract entitling the bearer to a fractional amount of the at least a portion of the natural resource rights and crediting, with the server computer, a second quantity of the issued distributed ledger tokens to the first party.

Abstract: A computer method for administering a commodity material transaction includes receiving a proof of ownership of a distinguishable instance of a commodity material, generating a smart contract representing ownership of the commodity material, issuing electronic tokens corresponding to ownership of the distinguishable instance of the commodity material, and transferring at least a portion of the electronic tokens to a first user wallet. The computer method may include receiving, via a first graphical user interface (GUI) from a seller, an ask price for a distinguishable instance of the commodity material, denominated in a first currency, and receiving, via a second GUI from a buyer, a bid price for the quantity of the commodity material, denominated in a second currency. The computer method includes determining that the ask price and the bid price meet a match criterion.

Abstract: A computer method for establishing a commodity price index includes receiving, via a web server, transactions for a plurality of first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts, and recording, with a server computer operatively coupled to the web server, settlement prices for the plurality of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts on a distributed ledger. The computer method includes reading, with the server computer, from the distributed ledger, at least a portion of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts settlement prices, and determining a current electronic currency index price from the at least a portion of the first electronic currency denominated commodity or commodity future contracts settlement prices. The computer method includes displaying the current electronic currency index price on an electronic display.

Abstract: A computer method and graphical user interface (GUI) for transferring a commodity includes establishing a smart commodity contract carried on a distributed ledger for transfer of a commodity requiring plural steps before delivery, issuing a plurality of electronic tokens representing a completed delivery of the commodity, and displaying, on an electronic display of a user device, a GUI including an identity of the commodity contract with a future delivery date. A payment to a first party is transacted for at least a portion of costs corresponding to completion of a first step by executing a transaction on the distributed ledger. The payment to the first party may be made by transferring a portion of the issued tokens to an electronic wallet of the first party.

Abstract: A computer method and system provide for transferring an interest in a commodity with authenticated conformity to a specification using a distributed ledger.

Abstract: A computer method for making a smart contract for a commodity includes establishing, in a server computer, a provisional price for a commodity on a first date for delivery at a future second date, and establishing, in the server computer, a partial payment price on the first date corresponding to the commodity. The computer method includes receiving, into the server computer, the partial payment price from a purchaser of the commodity, and tracking a value for the commodity as time passes from the first date to the second date.

Abstract: A distributed ledger-based commodity trading method and graphical user interface (GUI) includes creating and using a smart contract that specifies variable or unknown carry costs, and covering actual carry costs with a reserve account of a cryptographic currency or cryptographic token.

Abstract: A computer method for creating optionality of price basis in a commodity contract includes establishing a smart contract for a transfer of a commodity using a distributed ledger and graphical user interface (GUI). The smart contract includes a variable price with a provision for a future determination of a price basis. The computer method includes receiving agreement on the smart contract between a seller and a counterparty, receiving a deposit on a total price from the counterparty, transferring at least a portion of the deposit to the seller, and transferring a token representing the smart contract to the counterparty. The computer method includes, at a future date, receiving a selection of the price basis for the smart contract from one of the counterparty or the seller, and notifying the other of the seller or the counterparty of the selected price basis and a resultant settlement price.

Abstract: A computer method and graphical user interface (GUI) for settlement of a commodity contract includes displaying, on an electronic display of a first user device, a GUI for receiving input of information related to a particular commodity smart contract for transfer of a commodity, receiving input data including information related to commodity attributes from a first user via the GUI, displaying a commodity price field in the GUI, transferring the received input data to a server computer, displaying a commit object in the GUI receiving input from the commit object, transmitting a commitment to the server computer to cause the server computer to establish a smart commodity contract for the commodity, and displaying, in the GUI on the electronic display, a receipt acknowledgement object indicating that the smart contract is established and the first user is obligated to abide by the smart contract.

Abstract: A real estate futures smart contract is established and offered via a GUI on an electronic display of a user device and carried by a distributed ledger. The futures contract may be offered for sale on an electronic exchange. The smart contract may carry a price indexed to a real estate futures price schedule.

Abstract: A computer method and graphical user interface (GUI) for seller determination of commodity delivery location includes displaying, on an electronic display of a user device, a GUI including a commodity instance object, an ownership indicator, at least one preferred commodity delivery location object, a price indication field, a projected delivery date field, and a transaction wallet indicator. A commit object is displayed via the GUI. A user commitment is received via the commit objected into a server computer. The server computer causes transacting of a commit instance onto a distributed ledger carried by a plurality of non-transitory computer readable memories. An acknowledgment of the transaction commitment from the server is received, and a transaction status is displayed in the GUI.