Nokia has filed a patent application with the China National Intellectual Property Administration for a device and program that could encrypt digital assets. The patent includes methods for creating indexes of digital assets to be used for encryption, indicating Nokia's potential commitment to enhancing the security of digital assets. Although details in the patent remain vague, it suggests a new direction for the company in digital asset encryption technology. Nokia has previously ventured into blockchain with services such as the Nokia Data Marketplace, which utilizes permissioned blockchain infrastructure for data transactions. They have also engaged in metaverse technologies, partnering with researchers to simulate beer brewing using augmented reality. The company plans to invest in its network equipment following a projected 22% to 25% increase in network demand by 2030.

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