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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.
Hello TAGBASE!
For Customers
Instant Authentication & Product Information
With our solution, you can quickly and easily verify whether a product is authentic—without the need for a dedicated app. Simply scan the product with your smartphone and get instant access to essential details.
✔ Instant authenticity check – No hassle, no doubts, no dedicated mobile application.
✔ Complete product details – View images, videos, and descriptions at a glance.
✔ Direct brand link – Verify the official website and identify trusted manufacturers.
✔ Shop with ease – If available, go directly to the online store to purchase the product.
✔ More trust & security – Protect yourself from counterfeits and shop with confidence.
For Brands & Manufacturers
More Control, Security & Customer Engagement
Our solution empowers you to protect your products and offer customers a seamless experience. With our authentication solution, you build trust, enhance brand visibility, and gain valuable insights into customer behavior.
✔ Enhanced customer trust – Give your customers confidence that your products are authentic.
✔ Improved customer experience – More information means more engagement.
✔ Real-time insights – Track when and where your products are being scanned.
✔ Detailed statistics & analytics – Use our portal or integrate data into your ERP system via API.
✔ Protection against counterfeits – Detect unauthorized products early and safeguard your brand.
Goodbye Counterfeits!
Industries
When it comes to anti-counterfeiting, product authenticity solutions can be applied to various industries to combat counterfeit goods effectively. Here are the six most interesting and impactful industries for product authenticity in the context of anti-counterfeiting.
In The News
Latest Updates
TAGBASE Selected to Pitch at Startup World Cup Austria 2025!
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Awards & Nominations
Nominated – Best Austrian SaaS startup 2022
Nominated – Austrian Blockchain Award 2024
Top 10 – Battle of the Builders 2024, Dubai
Top 100 – Entrepreneurship World Cup 2024, Riyadh
Top 120 – Rocket Fuel Competition 2025, Riyadh
Top 30 – Innovations in E-Commerce Loss 2025
Top 5 – Enterprise & Manufacturing, Salz21
Top 15 – SelectUSA, Vienna
Top 12 – SWC2025 Vienna
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.
Unlike other solutions that rely on easily replicable QR codes or standard NFC tags (where content can be copied and transferred to another chip), Tagbase employs encryption algorithms and secret keys to generate unique content for every scan. This content is then verified on the server side, ensuring enhanced security and authenticity.
Tagbase is designed to meet diverse needs. Whether you’re an artist looking to authenticate your unique paintings, a pharmaceutical company aiming to tag thousands of product boxes for customer trust, or an organization seeking to verify document authenticity, Tagbase offers a versatile solution.
Yes, Tagbase provides real-time tracking features that allow you to see every individual scan. You can view the country of origin for each scan and the exact time it occurred. This feature helps identify regions where consumer trust in your products may require additional attention.
No, customers do not need to install any application to verify product authenticity. The entire verification process is handled directly via their mobile web browser, ensuring a seamless and user-friendly experience.
Depending on how your digital twin is configured, customers will either be redirected to our verification page displaying product details and scan status or to your preferred website. From there, you can query the scan status and present the relevant information.
Yes, all features available in our management web application can also be accessed via our API. This allows for streamlined automation of workflows when creating and configuring your digital twins.
Absolutely! Feel free to contact us via email at contact@tagbase.io (subject: “Demo”), and we’ll get back to you promptly.
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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.