ObjectID is designed with simplicity at its core, but under the hood, it provides a robust set of features that make it suitable for high-integrity environments like supply chains, certification systems, recycling networks, and compliance frameworks.

Unique and Universal

Each ObjectID is globally unique and independent of any central issuing authority. It can identify a single product unit (e.g., one specific bottle of wine), not just a product type or SKU. This allows granular tracking and trust at the item level, not just the batch or category.

Tamper-Proof by Design

ObjectID is registered on a distributed ledger, which ensures immutability. Once created, it cannot be changed or deleted. Any attempt to forge, replace, or manipulate an ObjectID—or its associated events—would be immediately detectable.

The use of cryptographic hashes and digital signatures guarantees:

• Authenticity of the identity
• Integrity of every associated event
• Resistance to spoofing or rewriting

Verifiable by Anyone

ObjectID doesn’t rely on a single platform or database. Anyone can verify it by querying the public ledger or using lightweight tools (even from a smartphone). This opens the door to instant, decentralized product authentication for consumers, inspectors, partners, or machines.

Lifecycle-Enabled

While an ObjectID only needs to exist once to give an object a secure identity, it can also record a series of events over time:

• Transfers between actors
• Quality checks
• Repairs or modifications
• End-of-life activities like reuse or recycling

These events form a verifiable digital audit trail, giving visibility, compliance, and context to every product’s journey.

Modular and Interoperable

ObjectID is technology-agnostic and modular. It can:

• Be embedded into QR codes, NFC tags, RFID chips, or digital certificates
• Work alongside existing identifiers (like GS1 codes or internal ERP references)
• Integrate into both on-chain and off-chain systems

This makes ObjectID ideal for both greenfield projects and legacy modernization efforts.