Theta Labs Edge Computing Blockchain Patent, 20 Claims
Summary
USPTO granted Patent US12602703B2 to Theta Labs, Inc. covering methods and systems for blockchain and smart contract-supported decentralized computation using edge computing nodes. The patent includes 20 claims for on-chain and off-chain solution verification within a decentralized computing network.
What changed
USPTO issued Patent US12602703B2 to Theta Labs, Inc. for edge computing nodes supported by a smart contract-enabled blockchain network. The patent covers decentralized computation where task initiator nodes register computation tasks on the blockchain via smart contracts, assign tasks to edge computing nodes, and verify solutions either on-chain through smart contracts or off-chain by the task initiator. The system uses peer discovery based on reputation scores and provides token rewards to edge computing nodes upon solution verification.
Entities developing blockchain-based edge computing platforms or decentralized computation networks should review this patent to assess potential licensing requirements or design-around considerations for their products and services.
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Edge computing nodes supported by smart contract enabled blockchain network with on-chain and off-chain solution verification
Grant US12602703B2 Kind: B2 Apr 14, 2026
Assignee
Theta Labs, Inc.
Inventors
Jieyi Long, Mitchell C. Liu
Abstract
Methods and systems for blockchain and smart contract-supported decentralized computation are provided. A computation task from a task initiator node is registered on a blockchain by invoking a smart contract, and assigned to an edge computing node within a decentralized computing network, with task details sent by the task initiator node to the edge computing node through a secure peer-to-peer connection. The task initiator node and the edge computing node may select each other using peer discovery methods based on reputation scores. The edge computing node determines a solution to the computation task. The solution may be verified on-chain by the smart contract, or off-chain by the task initiator node, and a token reward may be given to the edge computing node by the smart contract upon solution verification. The edge computing node is incentivized to determine the solution by the reward provided by the smart contract.
CPC Classifications
G06Q 30/0215 G06F 9/4881
Filing Date
2024-08-06
Application No.
18795425
Claims
20
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