I am new to the world of biohacking and have been fascinated by the possibilities that NFC implants offer; especially for secure digital identity and access control. I have been doing some research; but I am feeling a bit overwhelmed by the options available and the technical details.
There seem to be a variety of NFC chips available; like the xNT; NExT; and Flex series. Can anyone explain the main differences and benefits of each; especially in terms of security and usability?
I am particularly interested in a chip that can be used for secure access to digital devices and possibly for contactless payments in the future.
How can I ensure that the chip I choose will be compatible with the devices and systems I want to use it with? For example; if I want to use it for secure login on my computer or smartphone; what specifications should I be looking for?
What should I know about the implantation process? Are there specific safety precautions I should take before and after the procedure? I have read about professional installations vs. DIY what are your thoughts on this?
Finally; I am curious about the practical applications and limitations you’ve encountered. Are there any common misconceptions or challenges that a newcomer should be aware of?
Thank you in advance for your help and assistance.
First off, welcome to the forum! Where are you located (country) may also help in some of these questions
It would help to know specifically how you would plan to use your chip in the scenario and the devices you would be used to gain access by the chip. There are many different devices and protocols and the nuances of each device can determine the appropriate chip.
This is one we are all waiting on currently as well. For now the only thing available is the Payment conversion service as there isnt a payment chip available here yet.
Its quick, may not seem like it when you are getting it done but it is quick. If you ever got a piercing the healing time is significantly less (usually about a week to heal up). The best safety advice for before and after is to keep the incision spot clean.
In Regards to self install vs professional install. My reccomendation is to get your first chip regardless of type professionally installed. I did not, i self installed my first one (with the help of my wife). While i did not have any issues i will say… it is more difficult than you think overcoming the mental barrier of injecting yourself with a large needle and it takes much much more force than you can imagine. Going to a professional is the best bet and you can ask them questions along the way. The pain level of an Xseries injectable depending on area to me is around a 3/10 a bit more if you self install and take 10 minutes to push the needle through. Next thing to mention is i would only consider self install of the Xseries injectibles. I wouldnt reccomend self installing the flex or larger installs just because of the limited use of your hands during install and needing to manipulate the implant directly.
Day of install you should go about your day as normal. eat a breakfast in the morning (Not immediately before install). look up the vasovagal response and prepare yourself in case you experience it. its normal, it will pass. otherwise you will be suprised with how quickly the install process is.
I find a lot of everyday uses for my finger magnet the Xg3. more than i thought i would to the point i am considering another magnet in a non-finger location because of how much i find to use it. Chip related, once the novelty of a blinky light under my skin wore off i use my Xsiid much less than i thought i would but use my Xmagic almost daily to run a script to extract a 2fa token for work. Since the crowdstrike attack i find i have to log into my work systems 3-4 times a day so im using it often.
limitations… theres a few ive ran into. If you run OSX there are very limited software options available to you to read and perform actions using your chip. If you opt for finger installs (i dont reccomend) you do have some odd issues with grip if it isnt placed properly. Depending on your skin and facia thickness when you first get injected the implant may tend to wander before it finds its forever home so some type of healing helper or popsicle stick alongside it is needed if you want to ensure proper placement.
The last limitation that most new biohackers forget is to Wait 2 weeks before expecting reliable reads after install. Our bodies are weird. As @amal puts it we are just big bags of salt. When we get one of these injectable implants it may not appear that there is swelling but there is, and it affects the read range of these chips. you have to wait for your body to heal and settle before expecting reliability from the chip in any capacity.
Yeah I know… it’s why I’ve not deleted it yet. I will edit the post to remove the bullshit link and we’ll keep it live, but if they post more garbage like that I’ll nuke 'em.
