Fabricks embeds a tamper‑evident NFC chip into sports memorabilia, creating a permanent digital identity that can be read by standard iOS and Android smartphones. The chip links to a cloud‑hosted, cryptographically signed certificate of authenticity and provenance data, enabling instant, secure verification anywhere with an internet connection. The solution serves collectors, auction houses, and retailers needing reliable authentication for high‑value items.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Collectors and fans of sports memorabilia face persistent risk of counterfeit items, with limited means to verify provenance quickly and reliably. Traditional certificates of authenticity are paper‑based, can be forged, and often require manual checks that delay transactions.
Solution
Fabricks embeds a near‑field communication (NFC) chip directly into each collectible, creating a permanent digital identity for the item. When a user taps a compatible smartphone to the chip, the device reads a unique identifier and retrieves a cloud‑hosted certificate of authenticity along with exclusive product details. The certificate is cryptographically signed, ensuring tamper‑evidence and immutable provenance. Access to the data requires only an internet connection, enabling instant verification anywhere in the world. Because the NFC tag is integrated into the product’s structure, removal without damage is impossible, preserving the item’s integrity. The platform also links each item to its historical context, such as athlete information and event metadata, enhancing the collector’s experience.
Target Audience
The primary customers are sports memorabilia collectors, auction houses, and retailers who require verifiable authenticity for high‑value items, as well as athletes and brands seeking to protect their licensed merchandise.
Features
- Embedded NFC tag with a unique, cryptographically signed identifier permanently fused to the collectible
- Real‑time verification via standard iOS (v7+) and Android (v2.03+) smartphones with NFC enabled
- Cloud‑based certificate of authenticity that includes provenance data, athlete bios, and event details
- Tamper‑evident design: the chip cannot be removed without damaging the product
- Worldwide accessibility; verification works wherever an internet connection is available
- Secure data transmission using HTTPS and encrypted storage to protect authenticity records
- Integration with the MatchWornShirt platform for cross‑reference of pre‑2024 authentication codes