Sarcophagus Uses Crypto to Secure Digital Asset Inheritance

Sarcophagus is a digital "dead man's switch" that uses cryptography to release encrypted files if someone dies or becomes incapacitated. It helps people recover lost crypto wallets or pass on digital assets.

It works by encrypting files and storing them permanently on a decentralized network. Users pay "protectors" to ensure files are released to recipients if the user stops attesting they are alive.

Sarcophagus depends on no third party for operation. Crypto technology ensures files stay private and financial incentives encourage cooperation between parties.

It has raised $6 million in funding to date. A decentralized organization governs the project's treasury and development.

The creator envisions more accessible "boomer products" being built atop Sarcophagus to make the crypto infrastructure easy to use for passing on digital assets.