The Shado Methodology
Shado is the invisible security layer for luxury goods — proving ownership, preventing fraud, and protecting legacy.
How Shado Protects Value
Protection built into the background — requiring no extra steps for owners or buyers.
Step 1
Record created
At purchase or first registration, your item is issued a secure digital certificate—think of it as its passport. It links the physical piece to a unique identity so it can be recognized anywhere in the Shado ecosystem. The certificate lives independently of sellers, stores, or listings, so it stays with the item for life
Step 2
Verification
Anyone you choose can check the certificate in seconds to confirm the item is genuine. The check shows a clear "verified/not verified" result with basic details, without exposing private owner information. This protects buyers from fakes, helps brands uphold standards, and gives insurers confidence.
Step 3
Transfer
When the item changes hands, ownership is updated with dual consent—both sides approve the handover. The certificate moves to the new owner and the chain of custody is updated, keeping private details private. The process is quick, guided in-app, and designed to work smoothly whether it's a sale, resale or a gift.
Step 4
Response
Shado's response centers on recovery—precise location tracking, a visible trail, and a halt on unauthorized resale. You'll get simple actions to coordinate with authorities and partners. Stay updated as the situation progresses.
Step 5
Vault
Every key event—creation, verification, transfer, and response—is time-stamped and preserved in the Shado Vault. It's a permanent, auditable history designed to be tamper-resistant and trustworthy over time. That record becomes the item's story: proof of origin, proof of care, and proof of rightful ownership.
The Shado Vault: Proof & Provenance
Every item carries a Shado Certificate Number — creating proof that cannot be forged, lost, or erased.
Each protected piece has a unique Shado Certificate Number, separate from the brand's own serial. This is your item's digital identity.
The Cornerstones of Shado
Authenticity, Protection, and Legacy — together, they usher in the new standard.
Authenticity
Why Transfer and Verification matters: When you or a buyer check authenticity, Shado's digital certificate eliminates forgery and dispute. Proof becomes instant, trusted, and final.
Protection
Why Response matters : If an item is flagged as stolen, Shado locks it from resale and signals recovery partners, so protection continues even after loss.
Legacy
Why Transfer and Verification matters: Every change of ownership is added to a permanent record, turning proof into history, and history into value.
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