A method and system for distributed generation of unique random numbers. The unique random number can be used to create digital cookies or digital tokens. A first network device (e.g., a computer) on a computer network receives an x-bit bit mask template from a second network device on the computer network...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6948074?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6948074 - Method and system for distributed generation of unique random numbers for digital tokens