# TAGBASE > The trust infrastructure for physical objects. TAGBASE gives every physical item an uncopyable digital identity for authenticity, supply chain, ownership, and consumer engagement solutions. TAGBASE is an NFC-based authentication and digital-identity platform headquartered in Austria. We combine tamper-proof, uncopyable NFC tags built on certified attack-resistant silicon with a cloud platform, enabling brands to verify authenticity, track products across the supply chain, issue EU-compliant Digital Product Passports (DPP), and engage consumers — all without requiring a mobile app. Website: https://www.tagbase.io Contact: contact@tagbase.io Documentation: https://platform.tagbase.io/docs Founded: 2023 ## What TAGBASE does TAGBASE turns any physical object into a verifiable digital asset. Each NFC tag contains a unique cryptographic identity that cannot be cloned. When a consumer taps the tag with their smartphone (no app required), the tag generates a fresh, tamper-evident verification signal that the TAGBASE platform validates in real time. Every scan produces a new proof — so even a "successful" copy fails on the next tap. Core capabilities: - **Product Authenticity Verification** — instantly confirm whether an item is genuine - **Track & Trace / Supply Chain Visibility** — follow items from factory to consumer - **Digital Product Passport (DPP)** — EU-compliant product data for textiles, batteries, electronics - **Consumer Engagement** — brand storytelling, warranty registration, loyalty - **Ownership & Resale** — proof of ownership, secondary-market authentication - **Access Control & Payments** — tap-to-access, tap-to-pay integrations - **Blockchain Anchoring** — optional Cardano-based immutable provenance layer - **AI Analytics** — anomaly detection, counterfeit hotspot analysis, consumer insights ## How TAGBASE compares Unlike QR codes, barcodes, holograms, or serial numbers — which are static and trivially copied — TAGBASE tags use state-of-the-art cryptography on certified silicon and rotate their verification output on every scan. Unlike single-tap or app-based NFC solutions, TAGBASE works with any smartphone's native NFC reader and provides continuous, session-based authentication. Comparison pages: - vs QR Codes: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/qr-codes - vs Barcodes: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/barcodes - vs Holograms: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/holograms - vs Serial Numbers: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/serial-numbers - vs Static NFC: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/static-nfc - vs Single-Tap NFC: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/single-tap-nfc - vs App-Based NFC: https://www.tagbase.io/vs/app-based-nfc ## Industries served Luxury Goods, Fashion, Watches & Jewelry, Wine & Spirits, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, Nutraceuticals, Medical Devices, Automotive, Batteries, Chemicals, Agrochemicals, Lubricants, Tobacco, Art, Legal Documents. ## Platform - **Core Foundation** — cryptographic tag architecture, identity layer, API - **Blockchain Layer** — Cardano-anchored immutable audit trail (optional) - **AI Layer** — anomaly detection, counterfeit analytics, insights (optional) Full REST API — every platform capability is programmatically accessible. Integrate with existing ERP, PIM, e-commerce, and CRM systems. ## Solutions catalog - Verify — product authenticity verification - DPP — Digital Product Passport (EU-compliant) - Trace — end-to-end supply chain traceability - Extension — product lifecycle extension, resale enablement - Presence — proof of presence and location verification - Writer — NFC tag encoding and provisioning tool - Signature — digital signatures anchored to physical items - Pay — NFC tap-to-pay integrations - Access — NFC-based access control - Demo Kit — physical evaluation kit for prospective customers ## Frequently asked **Does TAGBASE require an app?** No. TAGBASE tags work with the native NFC reader built into every modern smartphone (iOS 11+, Android 4.4+). Consumers tap the tag and are taken to a verification page in their browser. **Can TAGBASE tags be copied?** No. The tags use attack-resistant certified silicon with unique cryptographic keys and produce a fresh authentication signal on every scan. Even a physical clone would fail on the next tap. **Is TAGBASE EU DPP compliant?** Yes. TAGBASE provides Digital Product Passport infrastructure aligned with the EU's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) requirements. **Does TAGBASE offer an API?** Yes. All platform capabilities are available via a comprehensive REST API. **Which industries use TAGBASE?** Luxury, fashion, wine & spirits, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, automotive parts, batteries, medical devices, and more. ## Sitemap Homepage: https://www.tagbase.io/ About: https://www.tagbase.io/about-us Careers: https://www.tagbase.io/careers Blog: https://www.tagbase.io/blog Pricing Calculator: https://www.tagbase.io/pricing-calculator Solutions: https://www.tagbase.io/solutions Platform: https://www.tagbase.io/platform Industries: https://www.tagbase.io/industries Comparisons: https://www.tagbase.io/vs Privacy Policy: https://www.tagbase.io/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions: https://www.tagbase.io/terms-and-conditions Legal Notice: https://www.tagbase.io/legal-notice See /llms.txt for the full structured link index.