How it works

A new key, every single time.

01 Tap

Hold any NFC enabled phone to the bird logo on your board. The chip sits directly underneath it. The process takes less than a second.

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02 Generate

The chip instantly generates a brand new, random encrypted key. Unique to this exact tap and never used before.

03 Verify

The key is checked against a secure record tied to your board. Your product is confirmed genuine.

Common questions

Everything you want to know.

Can someone copy the chip from another board?	No. The chip generates a completely new encrypted key on every single tap. Even if someone intercepted a scan, that key is already expired and useless. There is no fixed code to copy.
Do I need a special app to scan it?	Any standard NFC enabled smartphone works. No dedicated app required. Compatible with both iOS and Android straight out of the box.
What if my board gets damaged?	The chip is a sophisticated printed electronic component built to withstand the conditions surfboards are exposed to. Designed for durability alongside the board it protects.
Can someone make a fake chip?	Exceptionally difficult to replicate. The chip's AES‑128 encryption and dynamic key generation are built into the hardware itself. A counterfeit chip has no way to produce the correct keys and would fail verification every time.
Is my personal data stored in the chip?	No personal data is stored on the chip. The chip only produces encrypted keys. Any associated information is held securely in the authentication system, not on the physical tag.

Technical specifications

Encryption	AES‑128
Key generation	Dynamic, unique on every tap
Clone risk	Exceptionally difficult by design
Interface	NFC tap
Device compatibility	iOS and Android, no app required
Construction	Sophisticated printed electronic chip