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by phasetransition 4959 days ago
Silly, but actionable use case example: I run a llama shearing business, and I attach an aluminum ID block to each llama's collar as means to track each llama's shearing schedule. That's the type of example, where there are many blocks and few readers. Replace llama with "something else in inventory" for more practical examples. Clearly all is golden for the POS retail coupon verification case, with few blocks and many readers.

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Embedded in elastomer makes sense. I had several ways to skin that cat pop into mind, but I figured there was just one piece of the extant ID block I was missing. Thanks for clarifying.

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All other security points well taken. Wasn't trying to get down on the idea at all. Indeed have numerous use cases in mind that would work well in a reversed use-case of the consumer facing implementation. Not all situations need high grade security.

-phil