Spatial Labs
(Inactive)Web3 hardware firm linking physical goods to digital via NFC chips
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About Spatial Labs
Spatial Labs is a web3 infrastructure company focused on bridging physical products with the digital world. Its core product, the LNQ chip, is a 13mm waterproof microchip embedded into clothing and other physical items. Tapping the chip with a smartphone via NFC reveals the item's provenance, ownership history, and unlocks digital experiences, effectively creating a 'digital twin' on the blockchain. The company's key narrative is 'adding context to the real world' — instead of speculative NFTs, it provides fixed utility: brands can embed loyalty programs directly into products, and consumers can track an item's value over time. This addresses the market pain points of NFT uselessness, fast fashion waste, and weak brand-consumer relationships. Regarding the past six months (March 5 to September 5, 2026), no reliable public information was found about specific developments during that period. The company's official site and Twitter remain active, but no major announcements or product updates were identified in the searched sources.
Founder & CEO: Iddris Sandu (born 1997 in Ghana, Ghanaian-American engineer). Learned programming at 10, interned at Google at 13. Developed Uber's Autonomous Collision Detection Interface and contributed to digital content for Beyoncé, Kanye West, etc. Partnered with Nipsey Hussle in 2017 to open Marathon smart store. Founded Spatial Labs in 2019, focusing on Web3 infrastructure. Received investment from Jay-Z's fund in 2021, launched LNQ chip-enabled clothing and marketplace in 2022, and released Core Powered by Circle in 2024.
Other co-founders and current core executives: No reliable information.