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Example of technology research; Top: Some tech are locked (greyed), discovered by others (cyan), or possible to research (in white). A larger sum of gold in comparison with the target gold yields a higher change of discovering the tech after investing in it. Middle: Upon investing money to researching tech, the consensus network determines whether the player is able to research it. Upon successful discovery, player obtains 10 patents and the tech's advantages. Bottom: Players are free to trade patents from other players, as exemplified here by purchasing a single patent of certain techs from other players. The player does not benefit from having 10 patents - single one is enough - so the rest are a business opportunity for selling at the player-driven markets.