The Microchip Implant

This week on Let's Talk About It Tuesday's, CODE313 is bringing some new knowledge to our blog readers on the various topics of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. This weeks blog is about a microchip implant that allows people to use it as a payment option. Let's get right into it!

The implantation of a microchip into a human seems very 21st century, especially with the technology that we have today. But in actuality, a microchip was first implanted into a human in the year 1998, which honestly isn't too far from the beginning of the 21st century itself. It's just now during this past decade, this technology is available commercially. And for specifically the implantable payment microchips, the company Walletmor has become the first to offer them up for sale.

The technology that is used in Walletmor's microchip is near-field communication, which is used for the contactless payment system in smartphones as well. This technology is also alike with the technology that is used for key fobs to open doors and even public transit cards. The implant is combined with a tiny microchip and an antenna that is enclosed in a protective covering called biopolymer, quite similar to plastic. The procedure technically feels like how it would be for your skin to be pinched, the chip will stay firmly in place and basically ready to use immediately once the procedure is completed, you can go on ahead with using the implant to pay for a haircut, buy some groceries, fill up your tank, and etc. You can be anywhere in the world, as long as there is an option for contactless payment, the chip is at your disposal.

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