Broomfield, CO – [Feb 24, 2026] – Today marks the launch of LEAF Verified, a next-generation credential platform that transforms how organizations deploy and manage physical access credentials. Built on NXP® Semiconductors' MIFARE DUOX™ product, LEAF Verified uses Public Key (PK) cryptography to eliminate encryption key management while enabling true interoperability across any compatible device, fulfilling the LEAF Community's mission of a single credential that works everywhere. The LEAF Community is a global forum uniting organizations and technology experts to provide customers with flexible, secure access solutions.
LEAF Verified leverages a platform that embeds security at the chip manufacturing stage, making the credential’s authenticity secure from the moment it's produced. This makes credential cloning virtually impossible.
"For decades, organizations have accepted that vulnerable credentials, time-intensive key management, and long configuration projects are unavoidable burdens," said Julia Webb-Twoomey, Vice President, Credentials at Wavelynx. "LEAF Verified challenges these assumptions, solving problems at the chip level, deploying quickly, and transforming every credential into a platform that delivers unprecedented value."
LEAF Verified uses certificate-based public key (PK) authentication with asymmetric encryption instead of traditional shared-key methods. Each credential contains a public and private key pair along with a certificate that is securely signed by the LEAF Certificate Authority during wafer manufacturing. Building on MIFARE DUOX, an EAL 6+ certified platform, LEAF Verified makes credential cloning virtually impossible, eliminating the primary attack vector of traditional systems.
"The security landscape is evolving rapidly, and organizations need credentials that can keep pace without adding complexity," said Andre Perchthaler, Sen. Director, Head of Payment / SecID / MIFARE Solutions at NXP. "LEAF Verified, powered by our MIFARE DUOX product, represents a crucial innovation in access control. By eliminating key management overhead and enabling true interoperability, we're helping organizations focus on what matters most—keeping their people and assets secure while delivering seamless user experiences."
For enterprises managing SOC 2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and FIPS compliance requirements, LEAF Verified simplifies audit trails and eliminates the key distribution vulnerabilities that traditionally create compliance risk. The certificate-based approach provides complete authentication transparency without exposing sensitive data.
LEAF Verified's public key cryptography enables one credential to work across any LEAF Verified compatible device from any manufacturer—eliminating single vendor constraints. Organizations gain the flexibility to choose best-in-class solutions for each application. Employees carry a single credential that unlocks every door, logs them into every system, and grants them access to every resource. With no encryption keys to provision or manage, interoperable solutions deploy simply, enabling organizations to scale without adding overhead.
The LEAF Community brings together manufacturers committed to interoperability by design, and LEAF Verified represents the next evolution of this innovation.
NFC Data Exchange Format (NDEF) technology transforms LEAF Verified beyond simple access control. When users tap their LEAF Verified card to any NFC-enabled smartphone, it directs them to a unique URL where partners can create personalized experiences, enabling self-service enrollment, access to support portals, or modern visitor management workflows with just a tap. This transforms the credential from a one-time sale into a platform for ongoing service delivery.
The LEAF Community is a global forum uniting organizations and technology experts to give customers flexible, secure integration on their own terms. Founded by industry leaders committed to open standards and interoperability, LEAF Community members work together to eliminate single vendor solutions and deliver eco-systems that put customer choice first.
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