Deadhand

Deadhand is a Finance tool that provides trustless crypto inheritance and a dead man's switch for digital assets. It uses Shamir's Secret Sharing to ensure your Bitcoin and other crypto can be passed to family automatically.

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What is deadhand?

Deadhand is a non-custodial protocol designed for trustless crypto inheritance, acting as a dead man's switch for digital assets. It utilizes Shamir's Secret Sharing to split a seed phrase into three unique shards: one for the user, one for the beneficiary, and one guarded by Deadhand. If the user becomes unresponsive, Deadhand releases its shard to the beneficiary, enabling them to recover the assets. This system eliminates the need for lawyers, probate, or traditional trusts, ensuring a secure and private transfer of crypto legacy. It supports any BIP-39 compliant seed phrase, making it compatible with a wide range of cryptocurrencies and wallets, and also works for other secrets like GPG or SSH keys. The protocol is open-source, non-custodial, and offers a 100% money-back guarantee.

Best used for

Ideal for crypto holders and high-net-worth individuals who need to ensure their digital assets are securely transferred to beneficiaries if they become incapacitated or pass away. Especially valuable for those seeking a non-custodial, trustless solution that bypasses traditional legal systems like probate and lawyers.

Common actions

secure crypto inheritance

protect digital assets

automate crypto transfer

manage digital legacy

backup seed phrase

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Key features

Shamir's Secret Sharing
Non-custodial protocol
Dead man's switch
Open-source code
BIP-39 seed phrase compatible
Offline recovery option
Immutable database

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Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Paid

Not publicly disclosed. Check deadhandprotocol.com for current pricing.

FAQs

How does Deadhand ensure my crypto is transferred without needing lawyers or courts?

Deadhand uses Shamir's Secret Sharing to split your seed phrase into three shards. You keep one, your family keeps one, and Deadhand guards the third. If you stop checking in, Deadhand releases its shard to your family, allowing them to combine two shards and recover your assets without any legal intermediaries.

Is Deadhand truly non-custodial, and can the Deadhand team access my funds?

Yes, Deadhand is architected as a non-custodial protocol. The team only holds Shard C, which is mathematically insufficient to reconstruct your private key. Recovery requires two out of three shards, and since you and your beneficiary hold the other two, Deadhand has zero access to your assets.

What happens if Deadhand Protocol shuts down or gets hacked?

If Deadhand shuts down, you can still recover your assets using your two shards (A and B) and any standard offline Shamir's Secret Sharing utility. If hacked, attackers would only get Shard C, which is cryptographically useless on its own and provides zero information about your seed phrase.

What is the cost of Deadhand Protocol and are there any hidden fees?

Deadhand costs $100 per year or $400 for lifetime access, with a Self-Hosted Pro option for $299 one-time. There are no hidden fees, percentage-based success fees, or performance taxes. The pricing is a flat rate regardless of the value of your protected assets.

Can my beneficiary access my funds prematurely through Deadhand?

No, your beneficiary only holds Shard B. To recover the seed, they need a second shard. Shard C is held in Deadhand's secure vault and is only released after autonomous monitoring confirms 90 days of total inactivity, following multiple failed check-in attempts from you.

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