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Auquin is the one one one one HUB stop for precious metal authentication

Auquin News and Announcements

HUB License Fee

Auquin's updated usage fees model will be announced in August of 2024.

API v2 release

The next release for the feature rich API is targeted for Q4 of 2024.

HUB Introduction

 

What we do

Auquin has set out to become the convenient single source solution for authentication of Precious Metals and any other valuable object related to the bullion space, including coins. Our goal is to simplify the authentication process by analyzing any precious metal piece and determining how it can be authenticated with any of the existing solutions that are publicly available.

Impressed yet?

Okay… we are doing this even for precious metal pieces of organizations that we do not have a business relationship with. "You're welcome!" Practically speaking there are three situations that are applicable when evaluating the authentication of precious metals with known security features.

1

The security feature is obvious (covert) and the observer is familiar with the steps on how to further authenticate.

2

While the security feature might be obvious to the observer, it is unclear if there is a next step for authentication.

3

The security feature is integrated in a matter unknown to the observer, authentication is not possible.

In any of these circumstances Auquin will be able to assist and help guide to authenticate when possible.

Why it Works

Computer-vision technology

Our sophisticated Auquin Lens is powered by Google's AI powerhouse computer-vision tech.
We know: sounds fancy... and expensive but it is not just Google doing all the heavy lifting, Auquin has an incredible track record of analyzing precious metals, it knows what to look for and what to ignore.

It's our business to know!

This is probably why you are reading this, you have used single-authentication solutions and what good did it do when you were jumping between pieces? Right! So here we are, Auquin will likely help guide you, when new authentication features are added even for a brand new refiner or manufacturer, Auquin will pick up the metal's distinctive features and leverage Google's AI to satisfy all your authentication needs.

What to Expect

 

Quick and conclusive

When one uses the Auquin app it will guide you when possible to the quickest solution to obtain a satisfactory authentication, this can be either an immediate in-app resolution, a forward to an embedded solution with an Auquin partner, a direct link to download a specialized app that is associated with the security feature, or a conclusive message that indicates that a security feature is unknown or not available.

While we further grow and strengthen our relationship with our valued partners you will be able to use their proprietary app to authenticate precious metals that are not produced or managed by this partner. In such a specific case you will find the Auquin Hub mark [stylized H] in the app's viewfinder.

Instant availability via the Auquin PWA

As an end-user we do not expect you to download an app, all the technology is directly and securely at your disposal as a progressive web app (PWA) which will seamlessly work on both your iPhone and Android devices.

Who benefits from it

Auquin's centralized approach

With multiple refiners and mints having invested heavily in the development of their own proprietary anti-counterfeiting authentication technologies "Security Features" for gold bar integrity, Auquin identified the need to unify the precious metals industry's authentication efforts and interoperability demands and thus positioned itself to become the universal "hub" whereby it approaches the market in such a way that it can take advantage of refiners' and mints' respective anti-counterfeiting technologies while addressing the global bullion market's desire to create 'The Gold Standard' for gold bar integrity.

From collectors to vault managers

Auquin's patent pending authentication and assessment process utilizes and integrates refiners' and mints' security measures and when combined with Auquin's platform agnostic approach it seamlessly addresses the practical and logistical challenges that individual collectors and institutional refiners, mints and vault managers alike will face with multiple anti-counterfeiting solutions simultaneously being deployed and utilized in the bullion market. Consequently this requires a universal Security Feature scanner/reader "interpreter application" which will promote, enable and establish a global standard sought for homogenized authentication across multiple proprietary anti-counterfeiting solutions.

Auquin's approach to the bullion market's structure is one of inclusion versus that of exclusion and we believe this centralized approach will serve to unite the members of the LBMA and bullion industry as a whole and set industry standard(s) for gold bar integrity which ensure the highest levels of security, transparency and trust in the global bullion market.

Partner with Auquin (AaaS)

Secure and affordable API

Before you get inspired to build your own repository of security features and contemplate creating your own authentication hub solution... consider just connecting to our affordable API...

Hey, we did file those patents for a reason!

90-day risk-free trial

Auquin provides Authentication as a Service through its secure API. You can request a 90-day trial key and get to know our director of engineering services while you test out the responsiveness of the Auquin authentication module.

In the meantime also consider evaluating our fully customizable modules for:

Single Sign On (SSO)

Complete account managment via Google, Microsoft, etc...

Inventory Management

View, research and filter precious metals details.

Owner transfer

Securely transfer and trade precious metals.

Location transfer

Transport and track precious metals.

Auquin Integrity Assessment Score

Review provenance, ownership change, and transport frequencies.

Auquin Authentication

Scan and authenticate Auquin IDs.

Need Authentication?

 

Beyond the QR code

Auquin has its own patent pending Authentication solution and service, based on those familiar QR codes which are strengthened by supplemental security features such as organic dendrites, and other nifty layers of complexity. You can contact us to schedule a demo, you will be able to try it on your own phone.
Heck, you won't even need to install any app since it works directly and securely in your Android or iOS based browsers. Authentication will works without you requiring an account or an app. However, when you do opt in to create an account you can securely use your existing Google or Microsoft account.

Managed security feature application services

A state of the art, cloud based, Auquin ID application tool provides a complete managed services back-end to securely administer and apply Auquin IDs (based on those familiar QR codes). Use your existing Gravotech or Tera micro percussion machines or enquire about the options to lease one through Auquin for a limited term or as a turn-key permanent hassle free solution.

About Auquin

We are born out of a team in San Diego, California with a growing crew of business development people, engineers, and administrators based in South Carolina, Texas, and North Dakota. We have advisors, partners, and consultants based out of Arizona and several places in Europe. By no means are we a large organization, but we are diverse and surrounded by both innovative industry experts as well as experienced top notch developers.

John

John T. Milito (California) is a Co-Founder at Auquin, Inc. and leads its operations across finance, legal, and business affairs. John has 20 years of experience in corporate finance and was previously with the investment bank Merrill Lynch & Co. advising companies on a variety of strategic partnerships and financing initiatives with a particular emphasis on M&A activities and joint ventures.

Relevant Experience
Prior to Auquin, John was Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of a joint venture with a NYSE-listed international media company with offices in New York, London and California. John was responsible for financing, developing and operating the venture’s high tech start-up which had a patented and proprietary technology centered around printed and digital unique identifiers that launched successfully in North America and 11 other countries worldwide.

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Rob

Rob Robbers (California) is a Co-Founder at Auquin, Inc. and leads the technology and product roadmap.

  • 20+ years active in business development and technology innovation
  • Founded and led several technology companies
  • Educated in Europe with Masters degrees in IT and Engineering

Relevant Experience
Rob’s prior engagement with technology companies has been focused around innovation, efficiencies and scalability. Rob has been responsible as Chief Innovation Officer or SVP of Development to design and manage the execution of the architectural foundation of complex multifaceted services. In these roles companies have been successful in:
  • deploying and maintaining a robust machine learning analytics app across 1,000s of sites in 50+ countries, and
  • developing algorithms for the creation, secure distribution, and application of unique alpha numeric identifiers on 100M+ physical objects, associated with a secure online verification process for the purpose of a financial transaction.

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Bryan

Bryan Morgan (California) is a Principal Engineer at Auquin, Inc. and leads the engineering efforts for application development, DevOps, security, and analytics.

  • 20+ years in software engineering, scalable architectures, and infrastructure management
  • Provides consulting on software architecture and engineering to companies including Apple, Walmart, Intuit, Wayfair, Scripps Networks, Lionsgate, and SMBs
  • Founder of multiple technology companies
  • Masters degree in Computer Engineering and Robotics

Relevant Experience
Bryan’s prior engagements include building scalable full-stack web and native applications with a focus on high availability, performance, security, and operational excellence. He has helped multiple companies drive security and privacy best practices to attain SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification. In addition, Bryan led the architecture and engineering efforts to build high volume analytics and data engineer solutions that provide real-time insights and offline BI analysis.

His background also includes video DRM, offline-first applications, and a patent for poor networking optimizations for content delivery. These roles have allowed him to deliver:
  • Multiple successful large web and native apps able to handle 20x peak traffic, while reducing performance latency by 57%.
  • Highly available applications spanning multiple regions with uptimes near 99.99% and validated runbooks for disaster recovery and operational excellence.
  • A secure, code-based DRM delivery mechanism to unlock movie content used by multiple companies, including Lionsgate.

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Jonathan

Jonathan P. Harrill (California) as the Director of Corporate Development & Compliance at Auquin, Inc. is responsible for developing and executing the company’s business strategy.

Relevant Experience
Jonathan has 25 years experience advising companies spanning across multiple industries in various stages of growth from startup to publicly traded Fortune 500 companies in the areas of:

  • technology
  • sales
  • operations
  • blockchain
  • mergers and acquisitions
  • finance
  • intellectual property
  • corporate governance
  • data security
  • privacy compliance
  • strategic partnerships

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Aaron

Aaron Gravos (North Dakota) is an application developer at Auquin, Inc. with 20+ years of experience.

Relevant Experience
Aaron’s primary focus has been developing data management solutions and applications to bridge the gap between multiple disconnected data sources and the decision maker. He has accomplished this goal by thoughtfully producing bespoke and easy to use tools which enables the client to make informed business decisions using real-time multi-sourced data points.

Aaron has extensive experience in solution development life cycle and served in a wide variety of roles. A few of these roles include:

  • Requirements Gathering
  • System Architecture
  • Data Management Solutions Provider
  • Developer
In addition to having broad experience in the development life cycle, he has worked in a wide range of businesses, such as; oil and gas, water management, and mining industries.

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Auquin Articles

Navigating the Authentication Landscape: LBMA's Stance on Diverse Precious Metal Identification Solutions

In the precious metals market, authentication is paramount. The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA), a global authority in the gold market, has been navigating the complexities of providing guidance on authentication systems for precious metals, predominantly gold. Contrary to the initial understanding of a unified authentication system, the LBMA is, in fact, embracing the existence of multiple disparate solutions within the market. .

August 3, 2023 By Rob By LBMA

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Auquin Inc. is focused on adding value to the global precious metals industry by facilitating the tools to conveniently and securely assess the integrity of such precious metals.

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