WhatA SaaS platform that lets hardware buyers verify chip authenticity and supply chain integrity through automated optical inspection (IRIS-style), provenance tracking, and reproducible build attestation.
SignalThe entire Baochip project exists because there is deep, growing distrust in whether commercial chips actually contain only what their datasheets claim — and bunnie's work on inspectable packages shows the demand for hardware verification is real and technically feasible.
Why NowGeopolitical chip supply chain concerns (CHIPS Act, China export controls), rising hardware supply chain attacks, and new EU Cyber Resilience Act requirements are forcing companies to prove hardware provenance for the first time.
MarketDefense contractors, critical infrastructure operators, and regulated industries (medical, automotive); TAM is a slice of the $5B+ hardware security market; no dominant player offers end-to-end chip verification from die inspection to firmware attestation.
MoatProprietary database of known-good chip die images and inspection signatures creates a network effect — each verified chip makes the reference library more valuable for detecting counterfeits or tampering.
Baochip-1x: What it is, why I'm doing it now and how it came aboutView discussion ↗ · Article ↗ · 330 pts · March 14, 2026
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