Introduction

At first glance, ObjectID may seem like a simple identifier, but under the hood, it’s a lightweight yet powerful mechanism built to provide integrity, traceability, and interoperability for any physical or digital object.

Unlike traditional identifiers stored in centralized databases, ObjectID is created and managed through a distributed architecture, making it resistant to tampering and loss. It leverages cryptographic primitives and decentralized networks to ensure that once an ObjectID is created, it remains uniquely verifiable and permanently traceable.

This article breaks down how ObjectID operates at a technical and conceptual level, including:

• How an ObjectID is created
• How it stores and links lifecycle events
• What technologies it relies on
• How it integrates with other systems

ObjectID was designed to be minimal by default and extensible by design. Its architecture supports both simple use cases—like product authentication—and complex ones, like full supply chain traceability, post-sale service records, or regulatory compliance histories.