NatGold Digital Ltd. has developed what is currently the industry’s most comprehensive intellectual property portfolio in digital gold mining. This portfolio is built around two key pillars: provisional patent filings and federally registered trademarks, all filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

To date, NatGold has filed eleven provisional patent applications with the USPTO, covering every major component of its digital mining model—from geological verification and asset valuation to token issuance, trading architecture, and compliance systems. These filings provide robust legal protection for NatGold’s innovations and establish a foundation for future revenue-generating licensing opportunities.

The patent portfolio is structured across three core domains:

1. Tokenization Framework and Valuation Systems

Tokenization Process: A proprietary method for converting in-ground gold into digital tokens backed by verified mineral rights.

Valuation Model for Unmined Assets: A standardized system for assigning value to gold deposits using geological confidence and market-based risk adjustment.

Digital Cutoff Grade (DCG): A fixed threshold that replaces fluctuating mine planning grades, optimized for gold that remains permanently in-ground.

Geological Confidence Weighting: A tiered formula (e.g., 0.8 for Measured, 0.4 for Indicated, 0.2 for Inferred) embedded in smart contracts to standardize token volume.

2. ESG and Sustainability Integration

ESG Credit System: Assigns ESG credits to tokenized resources, rewarding projects that preserve in-ground gold.

Hybrid Risk-Adjusted Valuation Models: Incorporates ESG performance, geopolitical risk, and accessibility into resource valuation and token issuance.

3. Ecosystem Infrastructure and Interfaces

Real-Time AISC (RTAISC) Index: A dynamic cost-tracking tool based on World Gold Council metrics, supporting real-time asset valuation.

Tokenization Platform with RTAISC Integration: Merges blockchain token issuance with live mining cost data to enhance transparency and pricing accuracy.

KYC/AML & Compliance Architecture: Embedded identity verification and anti-money laundering protocols for all ecosystem participants.

CBDC Integration Interface: Enables future interoperability with central bank digital currencies.

In addition to its patent portfolio, NatGold Digital has filed trademark applications for “NatGold™”, “NatGold Integrity Vault™”, and “The Premier NatGold Miner™”. These marks reflect the company’s commitment to building a trusted, globally recognized brand as the leader in establishing a superior fiat money alternative crypto asset. The NatGold™ trademark reinforces the identity of its tokenization model, while the NatGold Integrity Vault™ mark highlights its role in securing mineral rights and ensuring long-term token integrity.

Together, these intellectual property assets form the strategic backbone of NatGold’s patent-pending digital mining ecosystem, protecting the company’s first-mover advantage and enabling global scalability through future licensing and partnership opportunities.