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HardwareGlobal / Other·Ranked Friday, July 31, 2026

The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key

DEF CON badges feature open-source security chip designed by bunnie Huang.

The New Defcon Badges Pack a Unique Open Source Chip That Doubles as a Security Key
Created by legendary hardware hacker Andrew “bunnie” Huang, the badges for this year’s famed security conference aim to push the boundaries of security and transparency.
Wired

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