Authentica | Digital Product Passport

Bringing authenticity and traceability into leather goods doesn’t require a revolution. It requires solutions that fit naturally into the way brands already work. Together with @caresta.official , we’re showing how AUTHENTICA.ID integrates into real craftsmanship without changing anything. The tag arrives ready to use, already set for placement. The artisan continues as always. The technology becomes part of the product. 🔹 Craft the bag as usual. 🔹Place the tag where it fits your workflow. 🔹Explore the digital identity with a tap. From materials and origin to verified authenticity and ownership, everything becomes instantly accessible to the final customer without affecting aesthetics, touch or production rhythm. That’s the idea: technology that stays invisible, protects the value of the product, and prepares brands for ESPR requirements without ever getting in the way. Wov Labs continues to build solutions that make this transition effortless for the leather goods industry, together with partners like Caresta. To learn how you can implement Authentica.ID visit: 🔗wovlabs.com

Digital Product Passport: Trace Your Piece Founded in Macedonia, YOVA creates timeless handbags through traditional hand-crocheting techniques, carefully selected materials, and slow, intentional craftsmanship. With the Blossom collection, @yova.maison introduces Digital Product Passports powered by @authentica.dpp and secured through blockchain technology. Each bag contains an NFC chip that unlocks the story behind the piece — from the origin of the raffia and Vegea lining, to the artisans behind its creation, quality control, and final finishing. More than a technological innovation, the Digital Product Passport represents a new standard of transparency and responsible luxury — aligned with the future of fashion and upcoming EU regulations. No greenwashing. No vague claims. Just verified facts. At YOVA, we believe true luxury is thoughtful, transparent, and made to last.

BUDDS x Authentica We’re taking authenticity and ownership to the next level. For select auctions, customers will now receive a digital Certificate of Authenticity. Simply, Tap. Register. Own. Powered by @authentica.dpp , the NFC-enabled technology creates a permanent, tamper-proof digital passport for your memorabilia, stored on the blockchain. Now live across our Crystal Palace auctions, this not only enables collectors to securely own their shirts but also creates a unique, interactive experience for fans. Authenticate your passion. Own your passion. #SportsMemorabilia #Authentication #Ownership #BUDDS

QR codes get used for product authentication all the time. They’re easy to generate. And just as easy to copy. So we took a different route. With #NFC, the identity moves inside the product itself. Each item is tied to a unique, encrypted #digitalidentity, connected to a system that can actually verify it over time, with a simple tap of the phone. And once that layer is in place, it goes beyond authentication. You can track items, monitor interactions, enable digital ownership, and keep a direct link with whoever owns them. Discover more: 🔗 www.authentica.id

We partnered with Authentica to introduce Digital Product Passports — bringing full transparency and traceability to every YOVA piece.

In sports memorabilia, value is built on trust. A match-worn shirt, a game ball, a signed piece. What makes them worth anything is knowing they’re real: where they came from, who touched them, what’s the story behind each item. But trust is easily broken: when verification depends on paperwork, it depends on people, which means it can fail. We’re fixing that with a simple, secure idea: every item gets a unique NFC identity, embedded at the source. One tap links it to its full history, ownership, proof of authenticity. No documents to chase, no third parties to call. Because in a market where authenticity is everything, proof shouldn’t be optional. 🔗 authentica.id​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

In a global sports market worth $600B, authenticity is the baseline. But when 20% of that market is compromised by fakes, the challenge for clubs is maintaining a genuine connection with their community. At AUTHENTICA, we’re turning every physical item into a digital touchpoint. By giving products a digital identity, we’re bridging the gap between the physical world and digital fan engagement. A Digital Product Passport (DPP) does more than just stop counterfeits: ✅ Direct Interaction: It transforms a simple garment into a direct line for fan interaction. ✅Exclusive Access: Fans can unlock updates and offers directly through the product they’re wearing. ✅Continuous Connection: It creates a foundation for a deeper, ongoing relationship with the club long after they leave the stadium. ✅Radical Transparency: From origin data to material safety (like REACH compliance), you give fans the “why” and “how” behind what they buy. The goal is not only protecting a brand, but making the fan experience interactive, verified, and impossible to replicate. Stop thinking of merch as “apparel” and start thinking of it as an “interface.” Is your club or brand ready to turn its gear into a digital community? Visit our website to learn more! 👆

Last week’s GQ Italia Men of the Year Awards spotlighted a strong moment for our partner @_elitter . @therealgue , winner of the night, chose one of their custom jackets for the award event in Milan. The piece is crafted from premium crocodile leather and reflects Elitter’s signature approach to structure and detail. The jacket was powered by our DPP solution, #AuthenticaID giving it a secure digital identity that verifies origin and authenticity. A natural fit for a brand that treats each piece as a collectible, not a standard fashion item. Congrats 🔥

Padel is no longer a niche. It is becoming a structured, fast moving industry with new products, new players and an entire culture that keeps evolving at a rapid pace. And as the movement grows, expectations rise with it. 🔹 Players are asking for better products, clearer information and a direct link with the brands behind the gear they use. 🔹 Brands need tools to stand out, innovate, prove authenticity and stay aligned with the regulations that are coming. That’s where Wov Labs fits in. Our #DigitalProductPassport gives each product a verified identity and turns it into a direct #touchpoint between the brand and the player, powered by technology that is genuinely easy to adopt. Brands can use #smarttags, labels or our ready to use patches, all plug and play solutions that integrate without changing their existing workflow. A simple application on the product instantly unlocks a #digitalidentity that players can access with a tap of their phone. @padelita.it is one of the brands leading this shift. They were among the first to understand how #transparency, verified identity and a closer connection with players can create real value on and off the court. What is happening in padel is only one example of how smoothly this technology adapts wherever performance, transparency and engagement matter. It’s a live product that is flexible, scalable and built to adapt across sports and use cases. If you are building products for athletes, we can turn them into connected, verifiable, living products. Curious to explore how it could work for your line? Let’s talk. wovlabs.com Discover Padel ITA padelita.it #wov #wovlabs #tech #dpp #blockchain #web3 #sporttech #innovation #digital

We’re thrilled to share that WoV Labs has won @social_football_summit #ExtraTime, the innovation competition powered by @almaviva.group Group and held in Turin at the Allianz Stadium. ExTraTime gave us a strong signal: the direction we’re taking and the work we’ve been putting in over the past months are aligned with what the #football industry is looking for next. Being called on stage during the #SFS Awards alongside organisations like @officialsscnapoli , @bolognafc1909 , @liverpoolfc , @fifa , @bvb09 , @atleticodemadrid , #Premiereleague, @fantacalcio.it made the moment even more meaningful for our team. A huge thank you to the #ExTraTime jury, the Social Football Summit , Vincenzo Filetti, Alessandra Mozzo, the mentors, and all the startups we connected with over these two days in Turin. The conversations the feedback, and the openness of the community made this experience truly valuable. Onwards! #wov #wovlabs #sportech #digitaltransformation #DPP #web3 #blockchain #digital #innovation #tech #digitalproductpassport #faninteraction #footballtech #sports #SFS25

True luxury leaves nothing to chance. Each @_elitter creation now includes a Digital Product Passport powered by @wovlabs : a secure digital identity that verifies authenticity, traces materials, and preserves the story behind every piece. Discreetly embedded within each product, a special smart tag connects it to its digital twin stored on the blockchain, making every Elitter creation verifiable with a simple tap of the phone. Through this technology, Elitter extends its commitment to transparency, responsibility, and provenance, leveraging innovation to reinforce the values that define true high-end craftsmanship. #elitter #wovlabs #fashion #luxury #digitalproductpassport #dpp #fashiontech

Empoli FC e WoV Labs ancora insieme per la stagione 2025/26! Dopo aver aperto la strada nella scorsa stagione, Empoli FC continua a innovare con il Digital Product Passport 2.0 di @wovlabs , trasformando la maglia in un’esperienza che unisce calcio e tecnologia. Grazie allo smart tag integrato nello stemma, i tifosi possono accedere al passaporto digitale su blockchain @vechainofficial_ : ✅ informazioni certificate su autenticità, tracciabilità e sostenibilità ✅ contenuti esclusivi, promozioni speciali e dettagli sul matchday ✅ possibilità di riscattare la proprietà digitale del proprio cimelio tramite NFT Una maglia che non è solo simbolo di appartenenza, ma anche un’esperienza interattiva unica che rivoluziona la Fan Experience! —— Empoli FC and WoV Labs together again for the 2025/26 season! After paving the way last season, Empoli FC keeps innovating with @wovlabs ’ Digital Product Passport 2.0, turning the jersey into an experience that blends football and technology. Thanks to the smart tag integrated into the crest, fans can access the digital passport registered on @vechainofficial : ✅ verified details on authenticity, traceability and sustainability ✅ exclusive content, special promotions and matchday insights ✅ the chance to claim digital ownership of their jersey through NFT A jersey that’s more than a badge of identity. It’s a unique interactive fan experience!