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VivoKey Spark 2

Experimental implanted electronic identification or secure-element hardware

Keep in mind Manufacturer states its finished implants are not government-certified for implantation or use inside the human body.

Dangerous Things NExT

Experimental implanted electronic identification or secure-element hardware

Keep in mind Manufacturer states its finished implants are not government-certified for implantation or use inside the human body.

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VivoKey Spark 2 versus Dangerous Things NExT
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VivoKey Spark 2 - Manufacturer photograph of physical VivoKey Spark 2 hardware.
Frontier & research · VivoKeyVivoKey Spark 2Experimental implant
Dangerous Things NExT - Manufacturer photograph of physical Dangerous Things NExT hardware.
Frontier & research · Dangerous ThingsDangerous Things NExTExperimental implant
Prices · all markets
$50 USD≈ €45 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Stock and delivery not verified
1 offer records & sources
$50 USD≈ €45 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price
Stock and delivery not verified

VivoKey

VivoKey Spark 2 hardware

Manufacturer US product price for the implant configuration without reader/programmer add-ons. Professional placement cost not included.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
$89.99 USD≈ €80 EURECB 2026-10-12US · Store price · Stock and delivery not verified
1 offer records & sources
$89.99 USD≈ €80 EURECB 2026-10-12 US · Store price
Stock and delivery not verified

Dangerous Things

Dangerous Things NExT hardware

Manufacturer US product price for the implant configuration without reader/programmer add-ons. Professional placement cost not included.Check merchant offer ↗Price source ↗ Checked 2026-10-12
Designed forExperimental implanted electronic identification or secure-element hardware ↗Experimental implanted electronic identification or secure-element hardware ↗
Form factorSubdermal electronic transponder ↗Subdermal electronic transponder ↗
Operating frequency13.56 MHz ↗Not applicable to this category
Nfc StandardISO14443A / NFC Type4 ↗ISO14443A ↗
Dimensions2.1x14 mm ↗2.1x15 mm ↗
ConstructionCylindrical glass package ↗Cylindrical bioglass encapsulation ↗
CryptographyAES128 challenge-response ↗Not applicable to this category
Data StorageNo general-purpose user-data storage ↗Not applicable to this category
FunctionCryptographic digital-identity authentication ↗Not applicable to this category
ChipsNot applicable to this categoryNTAG216 NFC and T5577 RFID ↗
FrequenciesNot applicable to this category13.56 MHz and125 kHz ↗
Rfid ConfigurationNot applicable to this categoryPreprogrammed EM41xx40-bit ID ↗
Nfc MemoryNot applicable to this category880 bytes user data ↗
AvailabilityManufacturer US product price for the implant configuration without reader/programmer add-ons. Professional placement cost not included.Manufacturer US product price for the implant configuration without reader/programmer add-ons. Professional placement cost not included.
Important context
  • Manufacturer states its finished implants are not government-certified for implantation or use inside the human body.
  • Experimental commercially supplied hardware; catalogue inclusion is not a clinical recommendation.
  • Compatible reader hardware and protocol are required; not every access system or phone is supported.
  • Manufacturer states its finished implants are not government-certified for implantation or use inside the human body.
  • Experimental commercially supplied hardware; catalogue inclusion is not a clinical recommendation.
  • Compatible reader hardware and protocol are required; not every access system or phone is supported.
Editorial pick & releaseNo editorial ranking recordedNo editorial ranking recorded
EvidenceManufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13Manufacturer source Checked 2026-10-13

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