Monthly Archives: January 2023

The digital footprint for gold. Latest technologies improve the traceability of gold

The demand for gold from private investors has significantly increased since the corona crisis – at the same time, investors and private investors have a growing need for transparency across the value chain. Argor-Heraeus has been working for years to increase the traceability of gold. With a start-up cooperation, the company is now taking the […]

“Like many journalists, I’m a cynic by nature. Every so often, however, a new technology comes along that I get excited about. This week I’m going to introduce you to one such innovation.” Felix Salmon

Mass production has always been in tension with unique objecthood. But modern technology from Alitheon, a startup in Bellevue, Washington, provenance and authentication can be applied to specific mass-produced objects — be they sneakers, pharmaceuticals, car parts, art prints, t-shirts, or even bars of gold. And it can all be done just by taking photos. […]