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0 pointsEisenstein1y ago0 comments

Have you thought about getting one implanted?

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lxgr1y ago

If you're getting an implant already, why not make it an actual smartcard that you can use for WebAuthN, GPG, SSH etc.? :)

On the other hand, the fear of permanently bricking it or messing up the GlobalPlatform card management key has so far prevented me from doing it myself...

EisensteinOP1y ago

Because those cost $350 as opposed to $89, and the install only costs $60, and there is no stopping you from implanting more than one in different locations.

Many people get the small xEM or xM1 first to play with.

* https://dangerousthings.com/product/apex-flex/ * https://dangerousthings.com/product/xm1/

lxgr1y ago

> there is no stopping you from implanting more than one in different locations.

Good point, although at some point you'll want to make sure your reader implements anticollision properly :)

ewpratten1y ago

(glances at chip on my desk)

..yes.

Hopefully getting that installed later this week :)

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lxgr1y ago

If you're getting an implant already, why not make it an actual smartcard that you can use for WebAuthN, GPG, SSH etc.? :)

On the other hand, the fear of permanently bricking it or messing up the GlobalPlatform card management key has so far prevented me from doing it myself...

EisensteinOP1y ago

Because those cost $350 as opposed to $89, and the install only costs $60, and there is no stopping you from implanting more than one in different locations.

Many people get the small xEM or xM1 first to play with.

* https://dangerousthings.com/product/apex-flex/ * https://dangerousthings.com/product/xm1/

lxgr1y ago

> there is no stopping you from implanting more than one in different locations.

Good point, although at some point you'll want to make sure your reader implements anticollision properly :)

ewpratten1y ago

(glances at chip on my desk)

..yes.

Hopefully getting that installed later this week :)

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse