The Salt Mines
Artwork by Caleb Jones
“In the Salt Mines, we extract value not from the earth, but from ideas — and we share it with everyone who helped dig.”
Welcome, Miner
You’ve found the entrance to the Salt Mines — the gateway to Liana Banyan’s intellectual property portfolio. Here, 37 years of innovation is organized into 16 pedestals, each representing a balanced grouping of patents that members can vote to prosecute and own.
This isn’t speculation. This is work.
Every innovation here was designed, documented, and filed. Every claim was written to protect something real. And every pedestal represents an opportunity for members to participate in the value they help create.
The Two Pillars
Before you descend into the technical buckets, two showcase pedestals stand at the entrance — the foundational innovations that everything else is built upon:
⛏️ The Nine Economic Laws
The mathematical foundation of interdependence. Nine interlocking principles that govern how value flows through the cooperative ecosystem:
- Forex-Differential Absorption — Collective buffer for currency conversion
- Ratchet Value Accumulation — Value only goes up ⭐
- Quality-Volume Alignment — Cost+20%, the Definition of a Bargain ⭐
- One-Way Valve Decoupling — Easy in, friction out
- Structural Gleaning — 3.3% for those in need, built into every transaction
- Generosity for Potential — Credit based on potential, not history
- Inception Principle — Tracking the moment ideas become actionable
- Simultaneous Pricing — Everyone sees the same price ⭐
- Jeep of Theseus — Ghost Credits until real activity takes over
⛏️ HexIsle Mechanical Systems
The ONLY modular game terrain with real hydraulic, pneumatic, and magnetic subsystems that actually DO something during gameplay.
- Golden Lotus Configuration — 10× torque margin ⭐
- AC Phase Unidirectional Rotation — Both strokes, same direction ⭐
- HoFund Reversible Valve — Bidirectional pneumatic control ⭐
- 469-Hexel System Validation — Proven at scale
The 14 Technical Buckets
Beyond the pillars, 14 technical buckets organize the remaining innovations:
| Bucket | Name | Innovations | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | IP Economics | 7 | Revenue splits, stake mechanics, currency valuation |
| B | Manufacturing Pipeline | 5 | Decentralized production, design battles |
| C | Governance & UX | 4 | Senate navigation, treasury controls |
| D | QR Security | 9 | Slingshot pass-through, Hofund verification |
| E | Trust & Verification | 8 | The Furnace, counterfeit detection |
| F | Charitable Integration | 6 | Kindling tiers, donation matching |
| G | Recognition Systems | 6 | Badges, Stamps identity, trust scores |
| H | Knowledge Gamification | 5 | Scrolls to Deck Cards progression |
| I | Interactive Learning | 10 | TV View, beacon routes, training |
| J | Research & QA | 12 | CODE-BREAKERS guild, bounties |
| K | Visual Progression | 3 | Badge borders, shape/color evolution |
| L | Navigation Enhancement | 14 | Golden Key, Ghost/Real mode, WildFire |
| M | Animation & Simulation | 13 | Spinning wheel, dispatch, contingency |
| P | Pedestal Voting | 1 | This very system |
View all pedestals with valuations →
How Voting Works
When you vote on a pedestal:
- Choose your pedestal — Pick the innovation area you believe in
- Allocate Credits — Up to 5,000 per person per bucket
- Earn Stakes — Your share of the 40% transferable pool
- Receive Revenue — As patents generate licensing income
The 60/20/20 Split
All patent revenue follows the IP Load Balancing model:
| Recipient | Share |
|---|---|
| Platform | 60% |
| Global Sponsor Pool | 20% |
| Founder | 20% |
Ownership Rules
- 40% Maximum — The transferable pool available to backers
- 5,000 Credit Cap — Per-person maximum contribution
- $10M Stake Cap — Maximum payout per stake (then retires)
- Auto-Split — High-value stakes split into $1-5K child stakes
The Deck Card
When you enter the Salt Mines through the platform, you’ll receive a Deck Card — your mining permit. This card:
- Tracks your contributions across all pedestals
- Shows your current stake positions
- Displays your mining rank and badges
- Provides quick access to vote on any pedestal
Place the card in the center of your deck to begin your journey.
Portfolio Summary
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Innovations | 103 |
| Total Claims | 413 |
| Crown Jewels | 11 (5 technical + 6 showcase) |
| Technical Buckets | 14 |
| Showcase Pedestals | 2 |
| Total Pedestals | 16 |
Valuation Summary (Moderate Scenario)
| Horizon | Value |
|---|---|
| 1-Year | ~$5,000,000 |
| 5-Year | ~$37,500,000 |
| 10-Year | ~$145,000,000 |
Enter the Mines
Ready to start mining?
Application #63/989,913 | LB-PROV-007 Filed February 24, 2026 Conversion Deadline: February 24, 2027
“Help each other help ourselves.”
FOR THE KEEP!