So apparently Microsoft has a real patent on a cryptocurrency mining system that uses human body data. No, it’s not a joke or clickbait. See for yourself:
https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2020060606&tab=PCTBIBLIO
Holy shit.
Straight out of a sci-fi movie. This implies that implies that body activity like body radiation, body fluid flow, brain waves, or pulse rate can serve as proof-of-work.
Thoughts?
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