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# Blockchain pioneers

The ivault app uses our patented blockchain-based technology to **create digital twins of products** and **verify transactions.**

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**Our patent, submitted in 2018 and granted in the US and China in 2023,** describes a system based on blockchain, where users can register items (via blockchain) using unique identifiers, effectively creating digital twins of physical items.&#x20;

It also describes permission levels and authorization methods to manage and access information related to registered users and items, as well as how those registered items can be used.

This technology is **already a commercial success**, powering our unique ecosystem of verification products.