[5ci3nc3]

I'd like to know why badges are being used at all. It's DefCon- isn't there a more creative way to handle security?

[tptacek]

People love these stupid badges. That's why they get made.

[borski]

Every other year they build a hackable “smart badge,” and people love to hack on those things. Are they necessary? No. They’re toys. But they’re fun.