A brass object connecting physical craft with digital identity.

Edition 01 – Genesis

Near Field Circuit - A copper-plated brass circular object with concentric rings and an embedded NFC chip

The Object

Near Field Circuit: Genesis Edition marks our studio's first physical token—a CNC-machined brass artifact embedded with an advanced NFC chip and seamlessly paired with a digital twin on the LUKSO blockchain. Limited to just ten foundational pieces, this modern signet reimagines ancient seals, bridging physical authentication with contemporary digital identity.

Physical Form

Each piece is CNC-machined from solid brass, electroplated with copper, hand-assembled, and embedded with an ARX HaLo NFC chip.

Dimensions: 45mm × 8mm

Weight: 44g

Over time, the surface develops a natural patina, reflecting the artifact's evolving journey.

Digital Function

Read

Tap the artifact with your NFC-enabled smartphone to view its interaction history.

Write

Connect your Universal Profile to record presence and claim digital ownership—ownership that passes fluidly with each new interaction.

Smartphone scanning Near Field Circuit NFC tag

Technical drawing showing the exploded view of the Near Field Circuit with labeled components including screws, top lid, PCB, antenna, and bottom lid

Design Ethos

NFC tags are typically hidden—added as an afterthought. Near Field Circuit reimagines them as standalone, crafted objects of significance.

Inspired by ancient seals, material-led design, and emergent technology, this project embodies a new model of identity and provenance.

Ancient seals

Modern minimalist design with brass and concrete elements

Material honesty

New Digital Standards

Technology

Each artifact features the ARX HaLo NFC chip, securely bonded to an LSP8 token on the LUKSO blockchain. Every interaction generates a cryptographic signature recorded to your Universal Profile. The smart contract supports upgradeable metadata, enabling future functionality to evolve with the object.

Team

Designer/Founder

Jim Hannon-Tan is an award-winning industrial designer renowned for synthesizing human-centered design, craftsmanship, and technological innovation. His diverse portfolio spans sustainable furniture to advanced medical devices. Having collaborated internationally with Alessi, Tom Dixon, and Moooi, he now directs his studio from Australia's Tonsley Innovation District.

Software Engineer

Aureliano Alarcon Smith is a blockchain engineer and technologist, co-founder of CUPco, who pioneered the first on-chain object on LUKSO. He has notably contributed to the development of the LSP7 and LSP8 standards and previously collaborated with RTFKT, leaders in merging digital and physical realms.

Electronic Engineer

Aaron Mohtar is an electronics engineer with over 10 years' experience in product development, with a focus on medical devices and wearables, specializing in circuit design and NFC integration.

Various NFC antenna prototypes and components arranged on a black round table, with hands working with circular white rings, gold square patterns, and a distinctive red circular component

Whitelist

Thank you to everyone who registered — Edition 01 (Genesis) is now closed. Only 10 collectors will be invited shortly.

We're now gathering interest for Edition 02, with priority given to those who registered for Edition 01 but didn't receive an invite due to oversubscription.