authentic.network wins G20 Innovation Award for Secured Digital Infrastructure

Recognized as one of the world’s leading innovators in product authentication and digital trust

Building the foundation for a trusted digital future

authentic.network has been awarded at the G20 MSME Digital Innovation Challenge in the category “Secured Digital Infrastructure.
”The award honors our pioneering work in building blockchain-secured systems that protect products, brands, and consumers from counterfeiting, grey-market trade, and fraud - using a simple yet uncopyable QR Code.

Setting a new global standard for product authenticity

Each of our encrypted QR Codes is physically unique and mathematically uncopyable.
They combine crypto-optical security with blockchain verification, creating an end-to-end infrastructure that turns every product into a trusted digital twin.

Our technology enables:
  • Instant product authentication with any smartphone - even offline
  • Secure digital product passports for full traceability
  • Protection against gray-market and counterfeit products
  • Data-driven insights that connect brands, distributors, and consumers

About the G20 MSME Digital Innovation Challenge

Hosted by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) of South Africa, the challenge is part of the G20 Digital Innovation Alliance (DIA) - an international initiative recognizing the world’s most impactful digital solutions for small and medium enterprises.
Six categories represent the most urgent digital transformation fields:
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Fintech, Digital Platforms & AI Tools, Secured Digital Infrastructure, Circular Economy, Connectivity, and Innovation for Development.
‍authentic.network’s recognition in the Secured Digital Infrastructure category highlights our contribution to creating safe, transparent, and resilient digital ecosystems especially in industries heavily affected by counterfeiting and illicit trade.

Why this award matters

This G20 Innovation Award recognizes authentic.network as a global technology leader redefining how trust is built in the physical world through secure digital infrastructures.
It validates our mission to make product authenticity, traceability, and brand protection accessible for every industry - from pharma and industrial tools to solar technology and luxury goods.By providing encrypted blockchain QR codes, we help companies:

‍This recognition positions authentic.network as a trusted technology partner for companies seeking to:
  • Comply with upcoming EU Digital Product Passport regulations
  • Prevent gray-market activity and counterfeiting
  • Build data-driven loyalty systems and transparent supply chains

Driving the future of secure digital ecosystems

With the G20 Innovation Award, authentic.network continues to lead the evolution of secure, data-driven product ecosystems.
Our mission is clear: To make digital trust scalable, accessible, and measurable for every brand, every product, everywhere.
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We invite partners, brands, and innovators worldwide to join us in shaping the next generation of digital product security and authenticity.

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