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The product copy narrates game modes and badge-to-badge beacon behavior but does not link firmware source or binary, a flashing/update path, a wireless protocol, message format, source/build instructions, or a software/documentation/hardware license.

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firmware, interaction-protocol, and licensing gap · primary maker storefront source · needs public archive or terms

The catalogue does not infer radio technology, cryptographic behavior, exploit mechanics, interoperable networking, source availability, or redistribution rights from promotional game language.

Badge
Cult of Cthulhu Indie DEF CON 34 Badge
Category
firmware, interaction-protocol, and licensing gap
Severity
note
Confidence
primary maker storefront source
Status
needs public archive or terms
Timeframe
pre-event source pass
Source note
Pfarrside Creations badge-only product listing.

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maker storefront listing

Cult of Cthulhu Indie DEF CON 34 Badge

Pfarrside Creations' badge-only product listing for the independent DEF CON 34 badge. It states the ESP32, USB-C, rechargeable Li-Po, screen, ten-LED, one-button, story/game, badge-role, badge-to-badge, and seller-stated US-only shipping context. Product media is evidence only and carries no stated reusable-image permission.

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Evidence Sources

Pfarrside Creations · retrieved 2026-05-15

Badge Only - Cult of Cthulhu Indie DEF CON 34 Badge

Primary maker storefront source for the independent DEF CON 34 badge title, ESP32/USB-C/rechargeable-Li-Po/ten-LED/screen/one-button claims, Ritual and interaction narrative, listed badge types, seller-stated US-only second-week-of-July shipping/no-pickup terms, and absent design/firmware/archive details. It does not grant reusable image permission.

Badge: Cult of Cthulhu Indie DEF CON 34 Badge