# Ingrained Security Tattoos These Electronic Stamps Will Eliminate the Need for Passwords By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-06-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-stamps References: [dvice](http://www.dvice.com/2013-6-2/soon-you-could-have-your-password-tattooed-your-arm) & [mc10inc](http://www.mc10inc.com/) In the near future, you’ll no longer have to memorize your password thanks to [Motorola’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag-1) electronic stamps. These high-tech tattoos are the type of tattoos that you don’t want to show off. Developed by Massachusetts engineering firm MC10, the Biostamps are tattoos that contain flexible electronic circuits that signal your phone when you’re prompted for your password. The tattoos are attached to your skin through the use of a rubber stamp, which is a good thing for people afraid of needles—myself included. The Biostamps will alleviate people from the irritations of having to memorize numerous passwords. Since almost everything nowadays requires some form of verification, these electronic stamps will bring a whole new means to [personal security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-dr2-max-retrofit-smart-lock). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Ingrained Security Tattoos:** Electronic stamps that eliminate the need for passwords, providing a new level of personal security. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Opportunity for innovative companies to develop and manufacture electronic stamps for personal security. - **Tattoo:** Disruptive opportunity for tattoo parlors to offer high-tech tattoos with embedded electronic circuits. - **Cybersecurity:** Potential for the cybersecurity industry to integrate electronic stamps as a secure authentication method. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-tattoo-device.md) - [AI-Powered Tattoo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imprintu.md) - [Biometric Sensor Password Authentication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passkey.md) - [Password-Free Validation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passwordless-authentication.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md) - [Biometric Bank-Grade Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/securam-touch.md) - [High-Tech Residential Security Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-security-system.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin.md) - [Progressive Rewritable Tattoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-ink.md)