Patent attributes
Provided is a method for secure configuration of a device, having the following steps:—ascertaining a block chain data structure based on a cryptocurrency, wherein the block chain data structure has at least one block containing transaction data;—ascertaining at least one transaction belonging to the transaction data, the transaction having a piece of device configuration information;—examining the block chain data structure; and—configuring the device on the basis of the piece of device configuration information on successful examination. A complex independent examination by the device or an entity associated with the device is dispensed in an advantageous manner. The complex step of examination of the actual transaction is transferred to the block chain network and the client merely needs to validate a block chain data structure on the basis of a stability of the block chain.