Subscribe to the software that powers your Surface Concept instruments. Each software license is delivered as a blockchain-verified token that you own, control, and can transfer — no middleman required.
Surface Concept builds world-class scientific instruments — detectors, electronics, microscopes, and cameras. The software that operates these instruments is licensed through digital tokens. If you've never used blockchain before, don't worry — here's everything you need to know in plain language.
A token is a digital proof of your software license, stored on a global network called Stellar. Think of it like a smart certificate that lives in your personal digital wallet, not on our servers. When you subscribe to the software for your Surface Concept hardware, you receive a token that is independently verifiable — by anyone, at any time, without calling us.
Stellar is an open-source network used by companies and institutions worldwide to move digital assets quickly, cheaply, and securely. Transactions settle in 5 seconds and cost a fraction of a cent. It's not speculative cryptocurrency — it's infrastructure, like the internet for digital assets. Learn more at stellar.org
Your wallet is like a bank account for tokens. It has a public address (like an IBAN — safe to share) and a secret key (like your PIN — never share it). You control it directly — not Surface Concept, not a bank, not anyone else. We'll help you create one right here in under a minute.
Choose a software plan for your Surface Concept hardware. Each subscription includes product-specific tokens plus SurCo loyalty rewards. Basic and Professional tiers available, all prices in EUR.
Create a new wallet or connect an existing one to receive your Surface Concept tokens. Your secret key is generated locally in your browser and never sent to any server.
Your tokens are more than licenses. They unlock a growing ecosystem of benefits, rewards, and governance rights across all Surface Concept products.
Earn bonus SurCo tokens with every subscription renewal. Yearly subscribers receive 15% more tokens than monthly, and multi-year commitments unlock escalating bonus tiers.
Recommend Surface Concept to a colleague or institution. When they subscribe, both of you receive bonus SurCo tokens. Referrals are tracked via a unique Stellar memo — no codes to remember.
Customers holding a threshold of product tokens unlock premium perks:
Running multiple Surface Concept instruments? Hold software tokens from 3 or more product lines and automatically qualify for discounted subscriptions on additional software. The "Complete Lab" bundle offers maximum savings.
Your tokens give you a voice. Vote on feature roadmap priorities for the products you use. Product-specific tokens grant voting power for that product's development direction.
Redeem accumulated tokens for premium services:
Institutions can freely redistribute software license tokens across departments. Transfer a license to a colleague using the same hardware at another university, or return unused tokens to Surface Concept — all on-chain, transparent, and instant.
From browsing to receiving your tokens — the entire process takes just minutes.
Explore our software catalog above. Each product has Basic and Professional tiers with monthly or yearly billing. Pick the software plan that matches your hardware and lab needs.
Generate a new wallet right here in your browser (takes 10 seconds), or connect an existing Stellar wallet. Your secret key never leaves your device.
Pay via traditional methods — bank transfer, credit card, or purchase order. No cryptocurrency purchase required. We handle the blockchain side for you.
Once payment is confirmed, your full software license tokens are sent to your wallet instantly. From that moment, a small portion is reclaimed daily — your balance counts down to show remaining license time.
Your software for the corresponding Surface Concept hardware is activated immediately. License verification checks your token balance — as long as tokens remain, your software runs. No license servers, no downtime.
When your balance runs low, renewing refills your tokens to the full amount instantly. With every renewal, you also earn SurCo loyalty tokens. Refer colleagues, hold tokens for perks, vote on features, and redeem credits for services.
Common questions about tokenized licenses, Stellar, and your wallet.
If you do lose access, Surface Concept can use the clawback feature to recover the tokens from the lost account and reissue them to a new wallet you create. Contact info@surface-concept.com for recovery assistance.
Your token balance works like a visual countdown of your remaining subscription time. Rather than removing all tokens at the end of your subscription, Surface Concept reclaims a small portion of your software tokens each day using Stellar's clawback feature.
Example: If your Professional plan includes 2,000 MCP tokens on a monthly subscription, approximately 67 tokens are reclaimed per day. After two weeks, you'll see roughly 1,000 tokens remaining — telling you at a glance that half your license period is left.
When your balance reaches zero, the software license expires. Renewing refills your tokens to the full amount instantly. Your SurCo loyalty tokens are never touched — those remain yours permanently.
This gives you a transparent, real-time view of your license status without needing to check dates or emails — just open your wallet.
Yes. When your token balance drops below 20% of the original amount, Surface Concept sends you a renewal reminder by email. You can also check your balance at any time in your wallet — it's always visible and up to date.
If you renew before the balance reaches zero, your tokens are topped up immediately and your software continues without interruption. If the balance does reach zero, simply renew to restore full access instantly.