OneCOA NFC Authentication: How It Works for KAWS and BE@RBRICK Figures
OneCOA is an NFC-based authentication and provenance platform for physical collectibles. For KAWS and BE@RBRICK figures at the premium tier, OneCOA provides a verifiable, tamper-evident authentication record that travels with the piece through the secondary market — any buyer can tap the NFC chip with a phone and receive instant verification of authenticity and ownership history.
How the NFC System Works
A small NFC chip is embedded in or affixed to the figure or its packaging. The chip contains an encrypted, unique identifier linked to the OneCOA database record for that specific piece. When scanned with a compatible smartphone (standard NFC reader in iOS/Android), the chip returns the piece's authentication status, original sale documentation, and any recorded ownership transfers. The encryption prevents chip cloning — a physical chip cannot be duplicated and reprogrammed to match an authentic record.
What OneCOA Verifies
The OneCOA record documents: the specific figure (model, colorway, edition), the initial point of sale or registration, third-party authentication if applicable, and ownership transfer history. It does not replace physical authentication — a figure should still exhibit correct manufacturing characteristics — but it provides a digital provenance layer that paper COAs cannot match for durability and verifiability.
At Gauntlet Gallery
High-value KAWS and BE@RBRICK figures in the gallery inventory are registered on OneCOA or carry equivalent NFC authentication. Every sale includes the NFC chip (if present on the piece) and gallery documentation. The OneCOA record is transferred to the new buyer at point of sale.
