Blockchain Product Verification Using NFT Rewards and Cryptographic Authentication
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260099837A1 by inventor George Stantchev, covering a blockchain-based method for product verification and customer rewards using NFTs and cryptographic authentication. The system enables receiving unique product codes via decentralized applications, verifying product authenticity, distributing collective NFT pieces to customer wallets upon verification, and enabling cryptocurrency token staking for reward distribution. The application was filed on July 24, 2025.
What changed
USPTO published application US20260099837A1 covers a blockchain-based method for product verification using NFT rewards and cryptographic authentication. The invention involves receiving unique product codes from decentralized applications, verifying consumer product authenticity based on those codes, distributing collective NFT pieces linked to verified products to customer digital wallets upon successful verification, and enabling cryptocurrency token staking within the decentralized application to distribute rewards.
For companies using or developing blockchain-based authentication, loyalty programs, or NFT reward systems, this patent represents potential prior art that could affect freedom-to-operate analyses. Businesses in retail, consumer goods, or blockchain technology sectors should consider whether their product verification or reward distribution methods could fall within the scope of these claims when the patent proceeds to grant.
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- Monitor for patent grant or office action responses
- Review IP portfolio for potential conflicts with blockchain authentication claims
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BLOCKCHAIN-BASED METHOD FOR PRODUCT VERIFICATION AND CUSTOMER REWARDS
Application US20260099837A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
George STANTCHEV
Abstract
A blockchain-based method for product verification and customer rewards includes receiving information including a unique code associated with a consumer product from a decentralized application implemented on an electronic device associated with a customer; verifying authenticity of the consumer product based on the information including the unique code; upon successful verification, distributing a piece of a collective non-fungible token (NFT) linked to the consumer product to a digital wallet associated with the customer; and enabling staking of cryptocurrency tokens converted from the piece of the collective NFT in the digital wallet within the decentralized application to distribute rewards to the customer. Thus, the method can elevate the customer's experience with the consumer product through interactive customer communication, to engage customers and reward their loyalty, which is crucial for building lasting brand relationships.
CPC Classifications
G06Q 20/3674 H04L 9/50
Filing Date
2025-07-24
Application No.
19278799
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