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Framework for High-Performance Blockchains: A New Patent Application

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A new patent application, submitted by Stephen Buttolph and Patrick Robert O'Grady, aims to create a framework for high-performance blockchains. This framework, as outlined in the patent application, enables the creation of special Virtual Machines (VMs) or blockchain runtimes, which can be more efficient and easier to manage than traditional blockchains. The application was made available online on October 16, 2025.

The inventors highlight the difficulty of creating blockchains from scratch, which can be time-consuming and complex. They propose a method that involves receiving a first definition for a custom blockchain, initializing a virtual machine, and configuring it using the first definition. The method further involves receiving a second definition for the custom blockchain and further configuring the virtual machine using the second definition.

The patent application provides a comprehensive overview of the framework, including its components and functionality. The claims outline the method for blockchain management, which includes receiving a first definition for a customizable blockchain, initializing a virtual machine, and executing the customizable blockchain on the virtual machine. The non-transitory computer-readable medium and system for blockchain management are also described, outlining the instructions and set of instructions required to configure the processor.

Key Takeaways:

  • The new patent application aims to create a framework for high-performance blockchains by enabling the creation of specialized Virtual Machines (VMs) or blockchain runtimes.
  • The method for blockchain management involves receiving a first definition for a custom blockchain, initializing a virtual machine, and configuring it using the first definition.
  • The second definition for the custom blockchain includes definitions for multiple user-defined data structures, which can override default data structures.
  • The method further involves executing the customizable blockchain on the virtual machine, with the second definition comprising a definition for a plurality of blockchain actions.
  • The non-transitory computer-readable medium and system for blockchain management are also described, outlining the requirements for configuring the processor.

Statistics:

  • The patent application has 20 claims, outlining the method for blockchain management, non-transitory computer-readable medium, and system for blockchain management.
  • The framework proposes a method for creating high-performance blockchains by leveraging virtual machines.
  • The method for blockchain management involves receiving 2 definitions for the custom blockchain, the first definition including definitions for multiple default data structures.

Sources:

  • Buttolph, Stephen; O'Grady, Patrick Robert. Framework For High Performance Blockchains. U.S. Patent Application Number 20250321777, filed June 26, 2025 and posted October 16, 2025.
  • Patent URL (for desktop use only): https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/external.html?q=(20250321777)&db=US-PGPUB&type=ids

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