PayPal submits a patent application for an NFT marketplace for off-chain asset trading.
PayPal’s groundbreaking initiative for handling nonfungible tokens (NFTs) transcends conventional boundaries. By recently filing a patent application in March, later published on September 21, PayPal has demonstrated a significant stride towards constructing its independent blockchain ecosystem. This revolutionary system is engineered to facilitate NFT transactions, both on-chain and off-chain, heralding a new era of digital asset exchange. The patent application , although still awaiting approval, outlines a visionary system wherein users engage in NFT transactions via a third-party service provider. While the specific provider remains undisclosed, the application makes mention of Ethereum as a noteworthy platform within its framework. PayPal ’s vision extends beyond the mere exchange of electronic collectibles, aiming to harness the full potential of NFT s for tokenization. In this groundbreaking vision, NFT s represent a diverse range of digital asset s, encompassing...