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Insights from the trust layer.

Deep dives on EU DPP regulation, NFC chip selection, blockchain architecture for product authentication, and case studies from the field.

// NEWS·Apr 15, 2026·4 min read

Hashentic at AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging World Congress 2026 in Amsterdam

CEO Oleg Rutkowski will speak at AIPIA & AWA Smart Packaging World Congress 2026 in Amsterdam on May 20-21, on how connected packaging prevents fraud and drives consumer engagement.

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// DPP·Apr 15, 2026·5 min read

EU Digital Product Passport: 2026 Compliance Checklist for Manufacturers

The EU DPP regulation begins phased enforcement in 2026. Use this checklist to assess where your product line stands — chip selection, data schema, audit trail, and consumer access.

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// NEWS·Apr 8, 2026·4 min read

CircularTech Forum at Hannover Messe 2026: Standardization & Market Adoption

Xordex Ventures will attend the CircularTech Forum Hannover Messe Edition on April 22, 2026 — focused on EPA, DPP Registry, standardization, and phased implementation of Digital Product Passports.

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// CASE-STUDY·Mar 15, 2026·6 min read

Pilot Case Study: Single-Origin Coffee with NFC Provenance

How a specialty coffee roaster used NTAG213 NFC seals to prove single-origin claims, lift consumer trust, and increase repeat purchase rate by 31% in a 90-day pilot.

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// INDUSTRY·Feb 26, 2026·5 min read

The 2025 Counterfeit Market Report: Where the $1.7 Trillion Goes

The global counterfeiting market hit $1.7T in 2025. Here is the category breakdown, regional flows, and the industries seeing the steepest year-on-year increases.

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// TECHNOLOGY·Feb 5, 2026·5 min read

Private vs Public Blockchain for Product Authentication: A CTO's Guide

Public chains expose supply-chain data and add gas fees. Private chains preserve sovereignty but raise trust-anchor questions. Here is how to choose for product authentication at enterprise scale.

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// DPP·Dec 8, 2025·5 min read

EU Battery Regulation 2026: What Manufacturers Must Deliver

EU 2023/1542 mandates Battery Passports from February 2027 with phased data requirements starting 2026. Here is exactly what manufacturers must collect, store, and expose.

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// INDUSTRY·Nov 12, 2025·5 min read

How Luxury Brands Are Killing the Grey Market With Invisible NFC

Two-thirds of luxury bags in resale circulation are counterfeit or grey-market. Here is how leading brands are using hidden NFC tags to verify provenance and reclaim margin.

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// TECHNOLOGY·Oct 22, 2025·6 min read

NTAG213 vs NTAG424 DNA: Choosing the Right NFC Chip for Your Product

A practical comparison of NTAG213 and NTAG424 DNA NFC chips for product authentication. Cost, security, clone resistance, and the right chip for each product category.

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// NEWS·Oct 2, 2025·3 min read

CircularTech Forum 2025 Recap: DPP in Action in Cologne

Xordex Ventures joined CTF2025 in Cologne alongside Apkudo, Spherity, Siemens, GS1, and T-Systems. Key takeaways on Digital Product Passport monetization and circular-economy infrastructure.

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