lenses to correct Irlen syndrome. Biohacker Hannes Sjöblad has been experimenting with NFC chip implants since 2015. In his talk at Echappée Voléé 2016 in Paris, Sjöblad said that he has also implanted himself with a chip between his forefinger and thumb and uses it to unlock doors, make payments, unlock his phone, and essentially replace anything that is in his pockets. He has also hosted several "implant parties", where interested parties can get chips implanted. Tim Vasilev is a pioneer of biohacking and the most famous popularizer of the practice in the CIS. In 2018, he opened his own biohacking laboratory, spending more than $2 million, together with partners. Vasilev has a decade of experience optimizing health and performance for executives and professional athletes, including Olympic medalists. Groups and organizations Grindhouse Wetware, biotechnology startup company based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. KSEC Solutions, worldwide distributor and consultancy based in the United Kingdom. See also Neurohacking Do-it-yourself biology References External links Grinder Resource Library Biopunk directory Videos Richard Thieme, "Hacking, biohacking and the future of humanity" "Biohackers: a journey into cyborg America" Kevin Warwick, "The last remaining hurdles to cyborg technology" Kevin Warwick, "Implants and technology—the future of healthcare?" Kevin Warwick, "Cyborg interfaces" RBC Trends: "How to make yourself more powerful: what is biohacking?" Biology and culture Biopunk Hacker culture Subcultures Transhumanism