The Infrastructure of Legacy
Deep-dive into the security, architecture, and logic that powers the AlwaysThere Protocol. Designed for durability, anonymity, and zero-trust execution.
01. Hybrid Storage Engine
AlwaysThere utilizes a Dual-Layer Storage Architecture to balance instant accessibility with eternal persistence.
Layer 1: Performance (Cloudflare R2)
Highly available object storage used for active documents. Cloudflare R2 provides S3-compatible endpoints with zero egress fees, ensuring you can manage your assets daily without cost overhead.
Layer 2: Immortality (Arweave)
For permanent wills and critical backups, data is synced to the Arweave Permaweb. Once mined, this data cannot be deleted or censored, surviving for 100+ years.
02. Encryption Workflow
Client-Side
Encryption happens entirely in your browser using the Web Crypto API.
Non-Custodial
Your wallet key is the only chabi. We have zero knowledge of your contents.
Quantum Ready
Using AES-256-GCM with authenticated tags for integrity verification.
The Data Journey:
03. The Heartbeat Logic
"Autonomous execution is the ultimate trust."
Threshold Trigger
The user defines a 'Survival Window' (e.g. 90 days). If no heartbeat signature is logged within this window, the protocol enters 'Grace Mode'.
Grace Notification
During Grace Mode (7 days), the protocol initiates automated alerts via Email, SMS, and Nominee Ping. If the user clears the alert, the timer resets.
Asset Liquidation
If the Grace Period expires without user intervention, the smart contract unlocks the Nominee Keys. Nominees can then download and decrypt the assigned assets.
PRIVACY BY DESIGN
We do not collect names, phone numbers, or emails by default. Your identity is your Wallet Address. We maintain zero logs of your file contents. Your legacy is yours alone.