Computer system for making a payment using a tip button

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9436935
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14660432

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A system and method for transaction bitcoin is described. Bitcoin can be sent to an email address. No miner's fee is paid by a host computer system. Hot wallet functionality is provided that transfers values of some Bitcoin addresses to a vault for purposes of security. A private key of a Bitcoin address of the vault is split and distributed to keep the vault secure. Instant exchange allows for merchants and customers to lock in a local currency price. A vault has multiple email addresses to authorize a transfer of bitcoin out of the vault. User can opt to have private keys stored in locations that are under their control. A tip button rewards content creators for their efforts. A bitcoin exchange allows for users to set prices that they are willing to sell or buy bitcoin and execute such trades.

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COINBASE INC548 MARKET STREET #23008 SAN FRANCISCO CA 94104

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hudon, James Bradley San Francisco, US 6 364

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11.5 Year Payment $7400.00 $3700.00 $1850.00 Mar 6, 2028
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Surcharge - 11.5 year - Late payment within 6 months $160.00 $80.00 $40.00
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