Back in 1994, Japanese engineer Masahiro Hara at Denso Wave created something that would quietly reshape how we interact with information—the QR code. Originally designed to streamline auto parts inventory tracking in factories, it was a solution built for precision and efficiency.



Fast forward three decades. That humble warehouse tool became ubiquitous. Today's QR codes power contactless payments, unlock digital tickets, embed promotional campaigns, and served critical roles during global health crises. From retail checkouts to blockchain transactions, from concert entry to cross-border remittances—QR codes silently enable seamless experiences across industries.

What started as manufacturing innovation evolved into infrastructure. Pretty remarkable arc for technology born in a auto parts facility.
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Rugman_Walkingvip
· 12-18 00:33
NGL, QR codes have really become a thing. From factory gadgets to Web3, everyone has to use them. It's a bit intense.
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ChainSpyvip
· 12-17 22:53
Haha, this thing really transformed from a factory gadget into Web3 infrastructure, what a fate.
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GasFeeVictimvip
· 12-16 18:49
Haha, really, QR codes were just a warehouse tool back in the day. Now they've connected the entire chain, no wonder infrastructure is the most impressive.
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GateUser-e87b21eevip
· 12-16 18:42
QR codes are truly amazing. From factory inventory management to current payments and cross-chain interactions, they silently change everything. Sometimes the most impressive technology is the most unobtrusive.
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AirdropSkepticvip
· 12-16 18:34
I didn't expect that QR codes actually originated from auto parts factories. Now, in Web3, scan-to-pay relies on it. Truly amazing.
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SneakyFlashloanvip
· 12-16 18:33
Haha, from auto parts warehouses to Web3, QR codes are truly everywhere now. Now, QR codes are essential for scan-to-pay and on-chain interactions.
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PermabullPetevip
· 12-16 18:31
Wow, still using stuff from 1994, this is what true infrastructure is all about.
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SeasonedInvestorvip
· 12-16 18:25
Haha, QR codes are really invisible infrastructure. Who would have thought that creating a parts tracking tool in a factory could eventually transform the entire payment system?
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