A method for a shared resource management system is discussed. The method includes managing a shareable digital artifact for sharing between applications hosted by a user devices. The shared artifact is accessible, at the same time, by first and second application. The use of the shared artifact by the first application makes the shared artifact unavailable for use by the second application. The method includes determining whether a notification is received from the first application indicating that the shared artifact is used by the first application at a merchant. The method includes, in response to a determination that the notification is received, marking the shared artifact used. In response to marking the shared artifact used, a used artifact notification is sent to the second application to indicate that the shared artifact has been used and it is unavailable for use by the second application.