La Maison Steel has unveiled a collection of luxury connected cuffs for the Apple Watch that are authenticated by an NFT. The cuffs, called SmrtKuffs, range from entry-level leathers to a high jewelry version featuring over 400 diamonds. Each cuff has an integrated NFC chip that allows users to access a digital ID and information on the product's provenance through an NFT on the Polygon network. The digital passports also include CITES certification for exotic leathers, ensuring sustainability and traceability. The goal is to fight counterfeiting and introduce more people to blockchain technology.
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This Diamond-Packed Apple Watch Cuff Is Authenticated by an NFT La Maison Steel debuted the luxury Apple Watch accessories on Tuesday in Paris. They feature an embedded NFC chip tied to a Polygon NFT.
Each smartwatch accessory features an integrated NFC chip that lets users access both a digital ID and information on provenance secured via an NFT on Polygon, an Ethereum scaling network.
Entrepreneur Nicole Steel is on a mission to fuse old-world craftsmanship with Web3 technology, in an effort to fight against counterfeiting and onboard more people to blockchain by speaking their language. On Tuesday evening during Paris Haute Couture Week, she unveiled a collection of luxury connected cuffs for the Apple Watch—the latest product...
Her “born on blockchain” SmrtKuffs—which start at $290—range from entry-level leathers from French tanneries through exotics, all the way to a limited edition, made-to-order high jewelry version crafted by a Paris-based atelier.
That rendition features over 400 VVS diamonds totaling 2.5 carats, set in white gold palladium and requiring some 136 hours of hand workmanship. The cuffs are designed so that Apple’s smartwatch can be worn under the wrist, so your messages don’t flash up for all to see. Each smartwatch accessory features an integrated NFC chip that lets users ac...
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