Sweden Has Inserted Thousands of Microchips Into People’s Hands to Replace ID Cards, Credit Cards, Wallets, and Keys – Juvinar

In Sweden, over 6,000 individuals have willingly opted for microchip implants in their hands to replace traditional items like ID cards and credit cards. These tiny chips, comparable in size to a grain of rice, utilize RFID or NFC technology and are typically inserted between the thumb and index finger.

When scanned by a reader, these chips can unlock doors, facilitate contactless payments, store medical information, or connect with digital business tools. This trend started gaining traction around 2015 and continues among tech enthusiasts today.

Recently, about 150 employees at a Swedish tech hub received implants to access workplace systems—highlighting growing interest in blending physical and digital access.

The implants are safe and biocompatible; they don’t contain GPS or transmit data unless scanned closely. The procedure is quick and minimally invasive.

While there’s debate on privacy implications, Sweden's adoption remains voluntary without government mandates. With over 6,000 users now embracing this technology, Sweden leads globally in integrating human-tech solutions within society

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