Ispire Tech’s biometric blockchain system achieves 100% success in preventing underage vaping

US-based vaping tech firm Ispire Technology, through its joint venture IKE Tech LLC, has unveiled promising results from a multi-centre Human Factors Validation Study of its Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) access control system.

The IKE System is the first interoperable biometric blockchain-based platform designed to control access to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).

The study assessed usability, safety, and effectiveness in preventing underage access to ENDS, using BLE-enabled chips and biometric authentication to control device access in real-time.

The results showed the platform to be highly effective, with 100% success in age verification and zero instances of underage access. In addition, 100% of devices deactivated after a period of inactivity or loss of Bluetooth signal, with 91 per cent of the participants rating the app ‘Extremely Easy’ or ‘Very Easy’ to use.

“Our findings prove that digital access control is not only achievable but scalable—and essential to the future of ENDS regulation,” said John Patterson, president of IKE Tech. “We’re not just building technology. We’re building a new regulatory framework, one that gives the FDA and manufacturers powerful tools to safeguard public health and ensure adult-only access. This is bigger than just a chip—it’s a paradigm shift.”

IKE Tech – joint venture comprising Ispire Technology, Berify, an all-in-one product authentication, brand protection, consumer engagement, and marketing tool powered by the blockchain, and regulatory consulting group Chemular – is dedicated to developing innovative solutions for age verification and biometric authentication across a range of consumer goods.

Commenting on the findings, Michael Wang, co-CEO of Ispire said: “This study confirms what we’ve set out to prove: that technology can empower better public health and societal outcomes. We are proud to support the IKE initiative, which aligns with our mission to advance intelligent hardware solutions that protect youth, serve adults and support evolving FDA standards.”

Dan Kang, CEO of Berify, added: “We built this platform for the vaping category to give brands and users more control and confidence. By combining BLE, biometrics and blockchain infrastructure, the IKE System offers a customisable access layer that’s secure, interoperable and compliant. This study proves that the system is not only effective, but easy for adult users to navigate, and sets the stage for safer vaping products at scale.”

The IKE platform is built for integration across a broad range of ENDS devices and includes customisable features such as geofencing, authentication/counterfeit protection and real-time messaging.

“We remain committed to delivering cutting-edge evidence-based solutions that prioritise security, efficiency, and seamless user experiences,” Patterson concluded. “We look forward to collaborating with industry leaders, regulatory stakeholders, and other partners in seizing the opportunity that technology offers in providing smart public health interventions.”