Sweden begins microchipping residents—access to id, wallet and keys is now underneath the skin

The microchip basically acts as a digital keychain of sorts and it utilizes NFC (near-field communication) to send information wirelessly from a passive chip to a reader, but only when they are about 4 centimeters apart from each other. 

The microchip can assist people in doing common daily tasks like sign into the gym, unlock the doors to cars and offices, and make credit card payments. What’s even more interesting, is that as the technology progresses, the implant will be able to do even more.

The microchip technology isn’t new, as it’s very similar to what veterinarians use to implant in dogs and cats so that their owners can find them in the event that they are lost or run away. Additionally, some Swedish biohackers have been having “implant parties” in an underground activity since at least 2015. But now, microchipping has found its way to regular people and become mainstream.

The microchip technology isn’t new, as it’s very similar to what veterinarians use to implant in dogs and cats so that their owners can find them in the event that they are lost or run away. Additionally, some Swedish biohackers have been having “implant parties” in an underground activity since at least 2015. But now, microchipping has found its way to regular people and become mainstream.