One potential use-case the document includes, among others, is an attack on a computer’s browser. If secured by blockchain technology, a viable backup of all user information is available.
Interesting article about IBM possibly moving into the blockchain based web browser market. Looks like Brave is going to have more competition in the future as blockchain becomes used more and more. I think the more the better, as the competition will make the end product better for us.
Read the full story here...
https://www.coindesk.com/ibm-files-patent-for-a-blockchain-based-web-browser