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A New Era for Local Economies: The Contribution-Based Payment System Patent

Digital Platformer Inc., headquartered in Chiyoda, Tokyo, has recently announced a significant achievement in fostering sustainable local economic growth. On August 21, 2025, the company received a patent for their cutting-edge contribution-based payment system from the Japan Patent Office. This system is designed to empower local economies by dynamically calculating a ‘local contribution score’ based on the economic activities within the region, thus incentivizing both consumers and businesses in a unique manner.

Understanding the Contribution-Based Payment System

The essence of this patent lies in its ability to evaluate various transactions and employment scenarios within a locality. By collecting and analyzing data from both local and external transactions, the system generates a real-time contribution score for businesses, which reflects their commitment to the community. The core goal is to create a robust ecosystem centered around local production and consumption. This system not only works toward strengthening local economies but also encourages a circular value system where jobs, sourcing, and sales revolve around local resources.

Key Features of the Patent

• - Invention Title: Payment System
• - Application Number: 2021-196808
• - Date of Patent Grant: August 21, 2025

Technical Highlights:

• - Collection and identification of transactional data both within and outside the region
• - Automatic calculation of local contribution scores and their classifications
• - Dynamic incentive design based on scores, including compatibility with blockchain currency
• - Visualization of local value chains through directed graph outputs
• - Real-time display of consumer incentives linked with POS systems and mobile applications

Social and Technical Significance

The implementation of this system is poised to enhance collaboration with local development initiatives and municipal policies, enabling a holistic economic circulation model. Its attributes include:

• - Enhanced visibility and utilization rates of local currencies and points
• - Increased transparency in the supply chain regarding local material and employment ratios
• - Integration with subsidies and benefits based on contribution scores
• - Immutable records supported by blockchain technology to assist local policy decisions
• - Expansion potential for addressing Scope 3 emissions and estimating CO2 reductions

Future Plans

Digital Platformer is already testing this technology in various domains, such as local currencies and tourism digital transformation. Future developments may include:

• - Integrating local marketing platforms with activities like stamp rallies and digital coupons
• - Developing cost-effective models for small municipalities and remote islands
• - Connecting with primary industries such as agriculture and fisheries for value chain collaboration
• - Strengthening local economies in Southeast Asia and Africa through complementary initiatives

About Digital Platformer Inc.

Digital Platformer Inc. is a startup leveraging Web3 technologies, including DID (Decentralized Identifiers), VC (Verifiable Credentials), MPC (Multi-Party Computation), and token economies. The company bridges real sectors like finance, public administration, tourism, and culture with the digital realm, striving to establish a social infrastructure where true value is visualized. Their goal is to implement a new standard of socio-technological integration based on systems, sensibilities, and technology.

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Digital Platformer Inc.
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