Odaily Planet Daily News According to a series of patent applications recently filed by Ford and Toyota, the two automobile companies continue to lead the development of blockchain-based automotive technology. The two companies filed at least 43 blockchain-related patents in the second quarter of 2024. Overall, the industry filed fewer patents in the second quarter than in the previous quarter. However, according to data from GlobalData Patent Analytics and Just Auto, both Ford and Toyota bucked the trend. Ford's number of patent applications increased from 3 in the first quarter to 14 in the second quarter, while Toyota's number of patent applications increased from 25 in the first quarter to 29 in the second quarter. (Cointelegraph)