sAxess Card: Biometric Self-Custody for Digital Assets
Hey Payments Fanatic!
Serenity, in collaboration with IDEMIA, has introduced the sAxess Biometric Card, a blockchain-secured biometric card designed to enhance the protection of digital assets. By integrating fingerprint authentication with cold storage security, it eliminates the risks of PINs, passwords, and centralized custody.
Unlike conventional cards, sAxess relies on IST’s B.CHAIN hardware wallet, combining biometric authentication with encrypted storage. This self-custody solution allows users to securely manage their digital assets without relying on third-party intermediaries, giving them full control over their funds. It also simplifies access to blockchain-secured data, making it more accessible to non-crypto users and businesses.
Serenity’s Co-Founder & CPO, Robert Boris Mofrad stated, “sAxess is more than a product, it’s a revolution in digital asset security. By combining biometrics with blockchain, we’ve created a solution that enhances both accessibility and protection for users worldwide.”
Serenity specializes in blockchain infrastructure, integrating DeDaSP, DePIN, and RWA into real-world applications. With sAxess, the company is bridging the gap between security and usability in the digital economy.
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