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Bridging the real world with the virtual one
The Future of Product Authenticity
Bridging the real world with the virtual one
A platform to prove authenticity of physical items with the help of uncopyable and tamper proof NFC tags based on encryption algorithms.
Uncopyable and tamper proof tags
We support a new chip generation that offers state-of-the-art features for security and privacy protection on attack-resistant certified silicon.
Verify goods without a mobile application
As a customer you can verify authenticity for any product or item without the need of installing a specific mobile application.
Advanced analytics
As our customer you can collect real-time business insights to see how often your products have been scanned around the world.
API access
Direct access to our system on an API level to support automated processes. Developer friendly and easy to use.
Generic design
We can represent any product or item in our system, no matter if fungible or non-fungible via our generic representation model.
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At TAGBASE.io, we’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our newest feature: TAGBASE-Token-Enabled-Login (TTEL). This innovative functionality merges the physical and digital worlds, allowing users to effortlessly prove product authenticity, ownership, and manage their assets—all through blockchain technology. What … Read More
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How it Works
Giving physical products a digital identity by linking them to item representations via uncopyable and tamper proof NFC tags
1
Define - your type of product.
Our generic representation model allows to create virtual representations for any products or items.
Our generic representation model allows to create virtual representations for any products or items.
- Fungible (e.g. boxes of pharmaceutical pills of the same type)
- Non-Fungible (e.g. a limited edition wine, where each bottle has a specific number or a painting of a famous artists that only exists once in the world)
2
Order or self configure - the NFC tags.
We support a new chip generation that offers state-of-the-art features for security and privacy protection.
- It is up to you if you want to order the ready to use and pre-configured NFC tags with us
- or if you want to use our user interface or our APIs and configure the NFC tags yourself, to support your automated processes.
3
Scan - the product.
Your customers do not need to install a mobile application, which makes our solution easy to use.
- Your customers verfiy product authenticity by simply touching the tag on your product with a NFC capable device.
- Instant verification of products, documents, parcels etc.
4
Analytics - for more business insights.
Gather more information about your customers on how, where and when they interact with your products.
- Find out how often your products are being scanned
- and which countries these scans are coming from
Why TAGBASE works, and other solutions do not
Understanding Product Authenticity: A Guide to What Works and What Doesn’t
This article series dives into the key principles of effective product authenticity solutions and explores why some popular methods fall short. From QR codes and holograms to static and dynamic NFC technologies, we dissect their limitations and reveal the pitfalls to watch out for. If you're looking to safeguard your products, protect your brand, and build consumer trust, this series is your essential resource. Discover what truly works and avoid common mistakes in your journey toward a robust authenticity strategy. Let’s ensure your authenticity solution is more than just a label—it’s a fortress for your brand’s integrity.
In today’s global market, product authenticity is a growing concern. Consumers want to know that what they’re buying is genuine, and brands need reliable solutions to protect their reputations. When it comes to proving product authenticity, the market offers three main categories of solutions: QR codes, NFC tags, and holograms. However, not all methods are created equal.
QR codes are everywhere today. From restaurant menus to product packaging, these square grids of black and white dots have become a common sight. Given their ease of use and widespread adoption, many brands have started using QR codes as a way to verify the authenticity of their products. But here’s the harsh truth: QR codes are not designed for this purpose, and they don’t work when it comes to proving product authenticity. Let’s explore why.
In the world of product authenticity, there’s a growing awareness that traditional solutions like QR codes don’t offer the level of security brands and consumers need. But what about NFC (Near Field Communication) tags? These tiny chips are often hailed as the next step forward in authenticity verification, but not all NFC tags are created equal. In fact, static NFC tags—which hold fixed, unchanging data—face the same problems as QR codes, making them just as vulnerable to counterfeiting.
In the ongoing quest for product authenticity, NFC tags with dynamic data generation have emerged as a promising technology. Unlike static QR codes or static NFC tags, dynamic NFC tags change their data with every scan, making them much harder to clone or copy. This sounds like the perfect solution for secure product verification, right? Well, not quite. While dynamic NFC tags do offer enhanced security, they often come with a significant drawback: they typically require the use of a dedicated mobile app to verify a product’s authenticity.
In an age where counterfeit goods and fraud are on the rise, ensuring product authenticity has never been more critical. Consumers and brands alike need reliable methods to verify the originality of products and maintain trust. While holograms have been used as a solution for product authentication, they are far from perfect. In fact, several limitations make them an inconvenient choice, both for consumers and brands.
Questions
Please find some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers below.
We do not use easily copyable QR-codes or standard
NFC tags where the content can just be copied and transferred to another chip. Our solution also does not just rely on a UID that comes with NFC tags in order to identify a product.
Tagbase uses encryption algorithms and secret keys to provide a new unique content on every scan. This content can then be verified on the server side.
Our solution fits all needs, no matter if you are an artist and plan to provide a product authenticity feature for your next unique painting, or if you are a pharmaceutical company and think of tagging thousands of boxes in order to give your customers more trust. Another great use-case for our solution is to identify documents in order to proof authenticity.
Yes, we provide features that allow you to see every single scan in real time. You are able to see which country the scan is coming from and at what time. This allows you to identify countries where the trust in your products might be the weakest.
Buyers do not need to install a mobile application in order to verify product authenticity. The entire verification process is done via the mobile web-browser, which increases customer satisfaction.
Depending on the configuration of your digital twin the customer will either be redirected to our own verification page where we show details about the product and the status of the current scan or the customer will be redirect to your website of choice and you are able to query the scan status from there to provide the information.
Yes, all of our features provided by our management web application can also be used via our API. This allows for easier automatization of individual workflows when it comes to creation and configuration of your digital twins.
Sure, feel free to reach out to us via email contact@tagbase.io (subject demo) and we will get back to you shortly.
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We are the Future of Product Authenticity
A platform that serves as foundation to prove product authenticity in order to protect your brand reputation and giving you new business insights while at the same time improving customer satisfaction.