Emblem Vault
  • πŸ‘‹Introduction
  • Information
    • πŸ’‘Explainer
    • πŸ“œHistory
    • πŸ“ˆCOVAL
    • πŸ¦„Collections
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  • How it Works
    • ⏩Vault Creation
    • πŸ”„Vault Minting
    • βͺUnvaulting
  • Features & Products
    • πŸ“ˆEmblem Markets
    • πŸ”’Emblem Vision
    • πŸ›’Bulk Features
    • ⬆️Jump
    • πŸƒMigration
    • πŸ₯·Stealth Vaults
    • ⏰Time-locked Vaults
    • πŸš€Vaultpad
  • Tools
    • πŸ’ΏEmblem SDK
    • πŸ““API Documentation (Legacy)
      • 🀝Get Vaults by owner
      • πŸ“¬By Deposit Address
      • πŸ“ƒGet Metadata
      • πŸ’΅Get Vault Balance
      • πŸ“œGet Projects
      • πŸ“œGet Chains
      • βœ…Get Verified Vaults
      • βœ…Get Vaults by type
      • πŸ› οΈCreate un-minted vault
      • πŸ“œGet ERC1155 Data
      • Demonstrations
        • Demo: Token gate
        • Demo: ERC1155 holdings
        • Demo: Fraud Vaults
        • Deep Link Vaulting
    • πŸ–‹οΈInscription Tool
      • demo
    • πŸ—³οΈWallet Partnerships
  • Use Cases
    • 🎨DeFi
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    • πŸ–₯️NFTs
  • Blockchains
    • 🟑Binance Smart Chain
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    • 🟣Polygon
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    • πŸŽ’Bellscoin
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    • πŸŽ’Bitcoin Cash/SLP
    • πŸŽ’Bitcoin Ordinals
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    • πŸŽ’Litecoin Ordinals
    • πŸŽ’Namecoin
    • πŸŽ’Monacoin
    • πŸŽ’Monaparty
    • πŸŽ’Solana
    • πŸŽ’Stacks
    • πŸŽ’Tezos
  • Tutorials
    • 🧠Bitcoin Ordinals
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    • 🧠Curated Collections
    • 🧠Cursed Ordinals
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    • 🧠Emblem Vision
    • 🧠Ethscriptions
    • 🧠Emblem Legacy [Migration]
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    • 🧠Namecoin
    • 🧠Polygon
    • 🧠Stacks
  • FAQs
    • 🎨Artists, Creators, and Collectors
    • ❓Common Questions
    • πŸ”·Namecoin Help
    • 😑Troubleshooting
    • πŸ”Vaulting & Unvaulting
    • πŸ”¦Verifying Assets (Emblem Open )
  • Deep Dive
    • Smart Contracts: Github
    • How its done
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History

A journey beginning in 2014

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Emblem Vault traces its origins to the innovative mind of , who began his coding journey at the age of eight. Shannon's early years were spent mastering the intricacies of in-game economies within massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPGs), a pursuit that sharpened his acumen for digital asset managementβ€”a skill set that would later find significant application in the burgeoning blockchain domain. His initial foray into the professional crypto space was marked by his role as Head of Security for Mastercoin in 2013, a position that catalyzed his fascination with digital wallets and the seamless transfer of cryptocurrencies.

During his tenure at Mastercoin, crossed paths with Sean Dennis and Gregory Simon, the entrepreneurial spirits behind . Ribbit.me launched the Ribbit Rewards (RBR) program, leveraging its native RBR token to foster Bitcoin adoption. However, the initiative faced challenges in gaining traction, prompting Sean and Dennis to pivot ribbit.me into Loyyal. Concurrently, Shannon undertook the transformation of Ribbit Rewards into Circuits of Value (COVAL), setting the stage for the advent of Emblem Vault.

On October 16, 2016, Shannon publicly unveiled his vision for Emblem Vault on a forum. He articulated a groundbreaking concept: encapsulating an entire cryptocurrency portfolio within a single NFT token through Emblem Vault. As a decentralized application (dApp) powered by COVAL, Emblem Vault was envisioned to amalgamate various blockchain wallets into one tradable NFT token, introducing a novel layer of versatility and privacy to crypto transactions. Shannon emphasized the potential for Emblem Vault to revolutionize crypto asset management, enabling the sale of complete portfolios, crafting S&P 500-esque contracts for leading crypto projects, and facilitating off-chain, private Bitcoin transactions devoid of miner fees or delays.

This narrative not only marks the inception of Emblem Vault but also heralds its mission to redefine the landscape of digital asset exchange and ownership. Shannon Code's journey from a gaming enthusiast to a crypto visionary underscores the innovative spirit driving Emblem Vault's development, aiming to unlock boundless possibilities within the crypto space.

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