The KEEP Protocol
Keep Bitcoin Safe protocol - The professional standard ensuring your beneficiaries can access Bitcoin inheritance within 24 hours while maintaining security during your lifetime.
What is the KEEP Protocol?
The Keep Bitcoin Safe protocol (KEEP) is a comprehensive framework developed by the Bitcoin Estate Planning Commission to solve the fundamental challenge of Bitcoin inheritance: how to ensure beneficiaries can access digital assets after death while maintaining absolute security during the owner's lifetime.
"Traditional estate planning fails with Bitcoin because there's no bank to call, no password reset, and no customer service. KEEP provides the professional standard for secure Bitcoin inheritance."
- BEPC Standards Committee
Core Components of KEEP
Multi-Signature Security
Utilizes 2-of-3 or 3-of-5 multi-signature wallets to prevent single points of failure. Keys are distributed among trusted parties, attorneys, and secure locations.
Time-Locked Transactions
Implements Bitcoin's native time-lock features to create automatic inheritance transfers that activate after a specified period of inactivity.
Emergency Access Procedures
Detailed protocols for beneficiaries to access funds within 24 hours of verification, including legal documentation requirements and verification processes.
Annual Security Reviews
Mandatory yearly audits of security arrangements, key holder verification, and updates to beneficiary information and access procedures.
Benefits of KEEP Protocol
For Bitcoin Holders
- Peace of mind knowing assets are secure
- No risk of premature access
- Flexibility to update arrangements
- Professional documentation
For Beneficiaries
- 24-hour emergency access guarantee
- Clear instructions and procedures
- Legal protection and documentation
- Professional support available
Implementation Requirements
Ready to Implement KEEP Protocol?
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