TLDR: TAP Registry provides blockchain authentication for bicycles, artwork, collectibles, firearms, jewelry, and memorabilia. Each asset receives a blockchain certificate with public metadata proving authenticity and strategically configured private metadata protecting ownership. TAP intelligently determines what’s public versus private based on asset type, bicycle serial numbers stay public to aid theft recovery, while luxury watch serial numbers remain private to mitigate targeted theft. Integration with TAP Wallet enables verified payments linking to ownership transfers. Contact TAP to authenticate your high-value assets.
Every year, billions in high-value assets disappear into black markets while counterfeit goods flood legitimate markets. Luxury watches change hands with questionable authenticity. Bicycles vanish with virtually no recovery. Collectibles trade without verifiable provenance.
The problem: paper certificates get forged, databases get hacked, and fragmented record-keeping loses ownership history. TAP Registry solves this through blockchain authentication that creates immutable, tamper-proof records.
The Asset Authentication Problem
Counterfeit Goods Crisis
The counterfeit luxury goods market has exploded into a multi-hundred-billion-dollar industry. Traditional authentication relies on paper certificates that can be forged, expert opinions that can be fooled, and serial numbers that can be duplicated.
Theft Recovery Failure
Bicycle theft causes billions in annual losses with 5% recovery rates. Buyers can’t verify if a “used” bike is stolen. Sellers of genuine items can’t differentiate from stolen goods.
Fragmented Systems
Traditional authentication uses disconnected systems. Certificates get lost or forged. Serial number databases don’t interconnect. Without unified, tamper-proof tracking, fraud thrives everywhere.
What TAP Registry Verifies
TAP Registry provides blockchain registration across multiple asset categories including, but not limited to:
- Bicycles: E-bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes
- Artwork: Paintings, sculptures, prints
- Collectibles: Trading cards, memorabilia
- Firearms: Registered firearms
- Jewelry: Engagement rings, watches, fine jewelry
- Memorabilia: Sports items, historical artifacts
Each category gets immutable blockchain records, instant verification, and complete ownership history, with privacy optimized for that specific asset type.
How TAP Registry Works
Registration Process
Contact TAP to authenticate assets through our platform. We create blockchain certificates with unique identifiers (QR codes or NFC chips) linking physical items to digital records. Anyone can scan and verify authenticity instantly.
Smart Privacy: What’s Public vs Private
TAP Registry doesn’t use one-size-fits-all privacy. We intelligently configure what information is public (for verification and utility) versus private (for owner protection) based on each asset category’s specific needs.
Always Public:
- Blockchain contract address
- UID (Unique Identifier)
- Data Hash verification
- “TAP Registered” badge
Strategically Configured:
- Serial numbers (public or private)
- Transaction history (configurable)
- Category details (context-dependent)
- Purchase information (typically private)
- Registration dates (varies by use case)
Why Different Assets Need Different Privacy
Bicycles & E-Bikes
Serial numbers are PUBLIC to maximize theft recovery. If someone finds a bike, they scan it, see the serial number, and verify if it’s stolen. Public serial numbers deter theft, criminals know registered bikes are traceable and hard to resell.
Luxury Watches & Jewelry
Serial numbers stay PRIVATE to protect owners from targeted theft. Criminals can’t scan someone’s watch in public and identify it as a $50,000 Patek Philippe. Public verification proves authenticity without exposing sensitive details.
Memorabilia & Collectibles
We balance transparency (collectors want to verify authenticity) with privacy (owners don’t want to broadcast valuable items). Verification data is public. Detailed ownership history stays restricted.
Firearms
Privacy is paramount. Verification verifies legitimacy for legal transfers. Detailed information remains private to mitigate unauthorized access.
TAP configures optimal public/private data for each category, maximizing security, utility, and appropriate transparency.
Real-World Examples
Example 1: Pinarello Road Bike
A 2022 Pinarello F5 105 Di2 Road Bike displays a “TAP Registered” badge visible to potential buyers.
Public Verification:
- Contract: f021ee7927..015e25c403
- UID: a94fbeb9b4..fdfec5fbdc
- Data Hash: 6c3834ebb7..dbd98ba558
Anyone can scan and verify authenticity instantly.
Configuration Strategy: For bicycles, TAP makes serial numbers accessible for theft recovery while keeping purchase price and personal information private. Owners maintain complete transaction history and prove legitimate ownership to law enforcement or buyers.
Why It Works: Public verification with accessible serial numbers helps recover stolen bikes. If your registered bike is stolen and someone tries to sell it, buyers can scan, see it’s TAP Registered, and verify ownership, deterring theft and facilitating recovery.
Example 2: Diamond Engagement Ring
A Pompeii3 Certified 5Ct Diamond Ring receives complete TAP Registry authentication.
Public Verification:
- Contract address
- UID verification
- Data Hash
- “TAP Registered” status
Buyers instantly verify the ring is genuine.
Private Ownership Data (Owner Only):
- Serial number: POMI102923
- Detailed specifications
- Registration date: 2025-10-28
- Transaction history
- Original seller: pompeii3.com
Why It Works: For high-value jewelry, TAP keeps serial numbers private to protect from targeted theft. Public verification proves authenticity without making owners targets. When selling, complete private documentation transfers to the new owner.
Example 3: Deion Sanders Signed Helmet
An Atlanta Falcons mini helmet signed by Deion Sanders receives TAP Registry registration, crucial for sports memorabilia where signature authenticity is frequently questioned.
Public Verification:
- “TAP Registered” badge
- Contract address
- UID and Data Hash
Collectors instantly verify genuine signature.
Private Ownership Data (Owner Only):
- Serial number: OA104717
- Category: Memorabilia / Football
- Registration date: 2025-10-24
- Complete provenance chain
- Authentication source
Why It Works: Sports memorabilia requires strong public authentication (proving genuine signature) while keeping detailed provenance private (protecting collectors from targeted theft). When selling through auction houses, complete private documentation proves ownership and transfers to buyers.
TAP Registry in the TAP Ecosystem
Integration with TAP Wallet
TAP Wallet enables verified transactions where payment and ownership transfer happen simultaneously on blockchain. Both records are immutable, eliminating disputes. Buyers get cryptographic proof of payment and ownership. Sellers get permanent transaction documentation.
Security and Trust
Blockchain Immutability
Once written to blockchain, records cannot be altered or deleted. This immutability creates trust, parties verify records independently without relying on any single database that could be compromised.
Intelligent Privacy Architecture
Unlike traditional systems that make everything public or everything private, TAP Registry uses intelligent privacy configuration. We determine optimal transparency for each asset type, maximizing both security and utility.
Patented Technology
Built on U.S. Patent No. 12,118,613 B2 covering blockchain-based authentication and transfer. Learn more about TAP’s intellectual property.
Getting Started
For Asset Owners
Contact TAP to authenticate your assets. We determine optimal public/private configuration for your asset type, create blockchain certificates, and provide “TAP Registered” verification.
Benefits:
- Protection against theft and counterfeiting
- Enhanced resale value through verified provenance
- Smart privacy, public where helpful, private where necessary
- Instant verification for buyers and authorities
For Businesses
Enterprise authentication for product registration at manufacturing or point of sale. Protect brands, build customer trust, differentiate genuine products in counterfeit-flooded markets.
TAP works with businesses to implement authentication with appropriate privacy configurations. Contact TAP for custom enterprise solutions.
Explore TAP Registry’s blockchain authentication →
What is TAP Registry and how does it work?
TAP Registry creates immutable blockchain records linking physical items to digital certificates through QR codes or NFC tags. Public metadata (Contract, UID, Data Hash) proves authenticity, anyone can verify. Private metadata configuration varies by asset type, TAP determines what should be public (helpful for verification or recovery) versus private (protecting owners from targeted theft).
What types of assets can be authenticated?
Bicycles, artwork, collectibles, firearms, jewelry, and memorabilia. Each category receives privacy configuration optimized for that asset type’s specific security and utility needs.
How does TAP decide what information is public versus private?
TAP analyzes each category’s requirements. Bicycles benefit from public serial numbers for theft recovery. Luxury watches need private serial numbers to mitigate targeted theft. Memorabilia requires public authentication with private ownership details. We configure optimal transparency for each use case.
How do I get my assets registered?
Contact TAP to authenticate your assets. We create blockchain certificates with appropriate public verification and private ownership data based on your asset type. You receive a “TAP Registered” badge linking to blockchain records with intelligent privacy controls.
How does TAP Registry integrate with the TAP ecosystem?
TAP Registry integrates with TAP Wallet for verified payments linking to ownership transfers on blockchain, payment and ownership change are both recorded immutably. Integration with TAP Invest creates opportunities for tokenizing authenticated assets for fractional ownership.
Protect Your Assets with Smart Authentication
Stop relying on paper certificates that get forged and databases that get hacked. Start using blockchain authentication with intelligent privacy controls that protect assets while enabling verification and utility.
Ready to authenticate?
- Contact TAP, Discuss authentication needs
- Receive certificate, Get “TAP Registered” verification
- Smart privacy, Public verification, private protection
- Complete security, Theft deterrent, verified resale, documented provenance
