# Defcon's transparent badge doubles as a visible security key

Defcon's new conference badge is a transparent security key, allowing attendees to see its internal components. The badge functions as a hardware authentication device, merging a collectible item with practical security utility.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/08/defcons-new-badge-is-a-security-key-you-can-see-inside/) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:05:21 +0000