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firmware release

The technical archive links the badge source-code tarball and labels the code as public domain.

Badge
Ninja Networks DC17 Party Badge
Type
firmware release
Status
archived
Compatibility
Ninja Networks DC17 Party Badge
Source
https://unsynchronized.org/ninjabadge/proj-20090804213522.tar.gz

Badge context

Related Resources

primary forum narrative

The 2009 Ninja Badge / Ninja Party

DEF CON forum post documenting the Ninja Networks party history, Artisan Hotel party context, electronic badge-invitation purpose, 500-badge assembly effort, YETDA displays, sponsor support, and dropped USB/radio feature goals.

Badge: Ninja Networks DC17 Party Badge

Source trail

Evidence Sources

DEF CON Forums · retrieved 2026-05-15

The 2009 Ninja Badge / Ninja Party

Primary narrative source for the unofficial Ninja Networks party badge, including party venue context, electronic-invitation framing, roughly 500 working badges, YETDA display evidence, sponsor support, and production problems.

Badge: Ninja Networks DC17 Party Badge