A ThreadTap × PCB Productions joint venture
Collectibles
that come alive.
PinTap connects collectors, brings pins to life and rewards your passion.
Tap. Collect. Connect.
Meet Hello.
The Collector.
The future of pin collecting
Pins were made to connect.
PinTap gives every pin a digital life, turning moments into experiences, collections into communities and collectibles into something bigger.
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Tap any pin
Use NFC or scan to instantly identify pins.
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Discover & track
Explore pins, sets and collectors.
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Connect
Join the global PinTap collector community.
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Earn & unlock
Earn PinPoints, unlock badges and rewards.
Mascot
Say hello to Hello.
Hello is PinTap’s octopus mascot and resident collector: glossy, curious, never without a pin. Eight arms make for a serious collection.
For collectors
Every pin is a key.
A Smart Pin looks like the pins fans have traded for a century. Tap it and the story behind it opens.
- Get closer to your heroes. Stories, behind-the-scenes content and the journey behind the moment.
- Step into the action. Immersive games and missions, with your pin unlocking new ways to play.
- Follow the adventure. Hunts and clue trails where different pins open different paths.
- Collect more. Unlock more. Trade, complete sets and combine collections for rewards.
Build with PinTap
Launch an activation.
Brands, artists and events use PinTap to turn collectibles into connected experiences, with communities, achievements and rewards built in.
Platform license
A partner-branded community with pin pages and collection boards across iOS, Android and web, plus engagement reporting.
Smart Pins
Official pins with our NFC encoding and authentication, indexed the moment they ship.
Games & experiences
Pin hunts, challenges, trading events and live activations, produced with PCB.
PinTap reader · check-in, trading & drops
Who’s behind PinTap
ThreadTap × PCB Productions.
ThreadTap builds and runs the technology; PCB brings entertainment and experiential production. How we work
ThreadTap, Inc.Technology, product & apparel
- Pinpoint AI recognition model
- NFC encoding & authentication
- iOS, Android & web apps + back end
- Reader hardware
- ThreadTap apparel & merch
Entertainment & experiential production
- Live events & activations
- IP, talent & storytelling
- Community gaming & programs
- Production at convention scale
Smart Pins, collecting & gamified experiences
The consumer app, Smart Pin programs and live activations, built on ThreadTap and produced with PCB.
What will your pin unlock?
Continue to PinTap.
Download the app, explore experiences and get support at pintap.xyz.