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DEF Acquires Patent to Protect MakerDAO and Compound from Litigations

Published August 13, 2024

In a strategic move to shield prominent decentralized finance platforms, MakerDAO and Compound, from potential lawsuits, DEF has taken decisive action by purchasing a controversial patent. This specific patent, which covers technology for 'oracle-like' data storage, was thought to incorporate mechanisms that have been publicly available prior to its filing. DEF's decision to acquire the patent is a preventive measure aimed at curbing legal woes that could have arisen had the patent been utilized aggressively against these platforms.

Significance of the Patent Acquisition

The patent in question allegedly related to technology that was commonplace and pre-existing in the industry. DEF's acquisition is, therefore, not only a means to prevent legal action against MakerDAO and Compound but also an attempt to ensure that such fundamental technologies remain freely accessible to the wider DeFi community. This could set a precedent for how intellectual property is approached in the decentralized finance space moving forward.

Impact on DTST

While Data Storage Corporation DTST is not directly involved in this specific patent transaction, the company, which specializes in multi-cloud information technology solutions, might indirectly feel the effects. DEC's initiative may spur further discussions about data storage technology in the blockchain sphere, potentially influencing market sentiment around companies like DTST that operate in similar tech domains.

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