How It Works
A Multi-Signal Architecture
for Enduring Identity.
Nomera operates a layered digital identity system where every signal reinforces the others. No single point of failure. No single point of trust.
Optical Fingerprinting
The object is its own identity.
Nomera's AI analysis reads microscopic surface characteristics that are unique to every object — variations in material grain, machining marks, surface texture at a level invisible to the naked eye. No tags are applied, no chips are embedded, no QR codes are added. The physical object itself is the credential.
Multi-Surface Enrollment
Resilient identity from composite signals.
A single surface reading is fragile. Nomera enrolls composite identity from multiple surfaces — case flanks, lugs, movement bridges, case back — building a fingerprint that is resilient to normal wear, servicing, and time. Individual surface changes update the record rather than breaking it.
Lifecycle Continuity
Every event strengthens the record.
Traditional provenance breaks when a watch is serviced, restored, or changes hands. Nomera inverts this. Servicing records, inspection notes, restoration documentation, and ownership transfers are each immutably recorded — every event adding depth and credibility to the provenance record rather than creating gaps.
Digital Deeds
Tamper-resistant records on open infrastructure.
Provenance records are state-compressed and anchored on Solana — not because blockchain is the point, but because it provides the tamper-evident, permissionless verification layer that no single company can. Nomera uses it as infrastructure, not as brand positioning.
Privacy & Data Sovereignty
Object identity. Not owner identity.
The Nomera architecture separates object identity from ownership data at the infrastructure level. Collectors control who sees what. Jurisdiction-aware data hosting ensures that personal data stays where it belongs. Every access event is permissioned and logged.
The Private Vault
A secure portfolio interface for collectors.
The Vault is a mobile-first application that allows collectors to view their verified portfolio, inspect provenance records, and perform optical verification scans using their device camera. Access is secured, private, and requires no third-party intermediary.
Regulatory Readiness
EU Digital Product
Passport — Ready.
The European Union's Digital Product Passport regulation will require manufacturers to provide structured, verifiable digital records for their products. For large brands with dedicated compliance teams, this is manageable. For independent watchmakers, it is a significant challenge.
Nomera's digital provenance architecture is designed to be the DPP compliance layer for independent manufacturers. Not a reporting tool bolted on at the end — a foundational infrastructure that makes compliance the natural output of doing business with Nomera.
What Nomera provides:
- Verifiable digital identity for each product
- Structured lifecycle event records
- Permissioned data access aligned with GDPR
- Jurisdiction-aware data hosting
- Tamper-evident record integrity
EU Digital Product Passport
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
Framework established, sector-specific requirements in development
Luxury goods and textiles among early sectors facing requirements
Products sold in the EU must carry a compliant digital passport
Independent manufacturers face these requirements without the infrastructure to comply. Nomera provides the digital provenance layer that makes compliance achievable — without the complexity of building it internally.