PlayStation has worked on NFT and Blockchain technology, according to a patent

The video game industry has responded to the rise of blockchain technology. Not a few companies have chosen to explore this route, Square Enix or SEGA among them. PlayStation has also investigated the application of NFTs, or at least suggests a patent that includes a system for “Creating, using, modifying, and transferring digital objects to the creator within the game”.

According to the patent, the idea is that assets designed based on the gameplay in a video game can be created. People “usually” think so It is important to own and use things physically unique relating to famous people or respectable activities.” He cites as an example that “fans of talented baseball player Babe Ruth or baseball in general typically look to purchase their own autographed baseballs from Ruth,” as well as letters from the player.

object tracking system

Sony explains that “in some video games, the user can use digital assets while playing.” This material may include “Characters, Costumes, or Specific Items”. In traditional titles, There are “indistinguishable replaceable items” each other, even the rarest. The patent proposes a type of verification system:

“As a result, in traditional video games there is no way to know, trace or authenticate the history” of an in-game object. The technologies and techniques described expand the capabilities of digital assets associated with video games and systems that Generate and manage this digital stuffAnd it will do this by “transforming” these “video game” things from consumables to non-consumables.

According to Sony, tracking The history of these things It will consider, for example, knowing when it was created, used, modified, leased, sold, licensed, etc.

Currently, Playstation not officially announced There is no project related to blockchain technology or NFTs. Like all patents, that doesn’t mean this one will come true.

Recently there was Argument With Square Enix’s latest NFT project, as well as Warner’s with Lord of the Rings.

source | PatentedAnd the VGC