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FAQs

What was the floating QR code? ›

When you hold your cellphone's camera or a QR code-reader up to the square, you'll be able to open a webpage in your browser. If you weren't fast enough to scan the code – or missed the full blue screen that temporarily appeared after the QR code went away – the bouncing, colorful QR code was an ad for Coinbase.

When you scan a QR Code with a reading app on your smartphone, the app decodes the information and presents it in a way that you can understand and use. For example, if the QR Code contains a URL, the reading application will decode this information and can take you directly to the corresponding website.

QR code authentication can be used as an additional security measure for accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) set up. When prompted, users can scan a QR code that is presented by a service provider, which will then send a one-time passcode to their mobile device, email account, or authentication application.

Federal officials say thieves are often using fake QR codes to misdirect payments, take customers' money and steal other important information.

The point is that these symbols are not meant to be read by the unaided human eye, but instead by a computer's aided eye. If your mobile phone has a camera and the right app loaded into it, it can interpret one of these.

On your compatible Android phone or tablet, open the built-in camera app. Point the camera at the QR code. Tap the banner that appears on your Android phone or tablet. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish signing in.

To check if your QR Code is working properly, scan it with your smartphone's camera or a QR Code reader app. If your QR Code is readable and working properly, the camera or app will prompt you to open the link or display the landing page. It's important to test your QR Code both before and after printing.

How do I manually scan a QR code? ›

Once you have created a QR Code, you can download it in various file formats. After you have saved your QR Code on your computer, you can open it and print from there. Make sure to test the QR Code on your screen and after printing to avoid any issues.

You can copy a QR code by capturing a screenshot. On a PC, press Windows key + Shift + S, then draw a box around the QR code to copy it. On a Mac, press Shift + Command + 4, and draw a box around the code to save it to your desktop.

The 60-second ad featured a floating and colorful QR code bouncing around the screen, similar to a bouncing DVD logo. The QR code directed people to a link offering $15 in Bitcoin to those who sign up for a Coinbase account before February 15.

The first QR code system was invented in 1994 by the Japanese company Denso Wave, a Toyota subsidiary. They needed a more accurate way to track vehicles and parts during the manufacturing process. To achieve this, they developed a type of barcode that could encode kanji, kana, and alphanumeric characters.

Scammers create QR codes to trick people into visiting a fraudulent website or downloading malware that compromises their personal information. For example, scammers may: Cover official QR codes with fake ones on parking meters, menus, or magazines.

Coinbase made a splash during the 2022 Super Bowl with its bouncing QR code ad. The spot was funny and caught viewers' attention, but it also had a serious message about cryptocurrency. (Here's a tool that helps pro traders provide capital on-chain.).