Unikbase creates digital passports for physical valuables using biometric digital twin technology and blockchain to ensure authenticity and ownership verification. This solution addresses the issues of counterfeiting and lack of trust in the second-hand market by providing a secure, verifiable record of an item's history and condition.
Funding
$2.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Counterfeiting and theft are significant concerns in the market for valuable physical objects, particularly in the second-hand market, due to the lack of reliable methods for verifying authenticity and ownership. Existing paper-based certificates are prone to loss, damage, and forgery, undermining trust between buyers and sellers.
Solution
Unikbase provides a solution to these challenges by creating digital passports for physical valuables, leveraging biometric digital twin technology and blockchain. The process involves tagging items with indelible, unalterable markings, 3D scanning to create a biometric digital twin, and storing data such as photos, invoices, and authenticity reports. This digital passport serves as proof of the item's uniqueness and enables access to various services, including insurance and secure trading platforms. The digital twin is dynamic and can be updated throughout the item's life with information on restoration, lending, or damage, ensuring a comprehensive and verifiable record.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes furniture designers and manufacturers, fashion and accessories brands, collectibles and auction platforms, and artists, galleries, and art marketplaces seeking to protect their intellectual property and enhance trust in the authenticity of their products.
Features
- Creation of a biometric digital twin through 3D scanning and indelible marking technology
- Secure storage of authenticity reports, ownership certificates, photos, and condition reports
- Integration of digital marking, chip-based tagging (NFC tamperproof stickers), and physical marking with invisible ink
- Blockchain-based registration and time-stamping for immutable data records
- AI-driven analysis of macro HD photographs to identify singularities and detect potential counterfeits
- Mobile application for operators to create digital passports and manage item information
- Digital passport transfer to new owners upon resale, maintaining the item's history