Applied Innovation
From Physical to Digital: How Object Identity Is Shaping the Future of Consumption

What does digital identity of objects mean?
It means assigning each product a unique identity — via QR codes, NFC with hash, and tokens — that connects the item to an immutable digital record, traceable throughout its lifecycle, enabling interactions with digital services.
Technical Foundations
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Blockchain: Acts as a distributed ledger where each digital identity and event is cryptographically recorded (SHA-256, Merkle trees) to ensure immutability and transparency.
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NFC with hash and DynamicID: Chips like NTAG 424 DNA use cryptographic authentication to prevent cloning and enable ID updates with each scan.
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DIDs and interoperability: Decentralized identities following W3C standards support system-agnostic architecture and enable trustworthy verifications across trust frameworks.
Transformation in Consumption
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Products as services: Enables subscription models, leasing, predictive maintenance, and secure resale.
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New revenue streams: Post-sale services, loyalty programs, and digital history add value.
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True ESG compliance: Documented traceability and lifecycle meet regulatory and venture capital demands.
Authentify’s Role
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Backend platform with APIs for issuing, reading, and updating digital identities.
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Permissioned blockchain infrastructure supporting audits and corporate privacy.
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Integration with DIDs, digital wallets, and ERP systems via SDKs.
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Strategic dashboards to monitor usage, lifecycles, sustainability KPIs, and compliance.
Strategic Impact
By adopting digital identity through Authentify, brands turn products into “digital attachables”: verifiable, traceable, and connected — unlocking a new ecosystem of consumption. This enhances user experience, builds trust, and positions the company to compete in markets with high demands for responsibility and innovation.