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Free: Entry-Level Tier

Overview

The Free tier is UnoLock’s entry-level vault, offering a secure, no-cost solution for individuals seeking to protect critical digital records like cryptocurrency seed phrases, passwords, or backup codes. With 1MB of fixed storage and a single device key, it provides sovereign-grade, zero-knowledge encryption and post-quantum protection without requiring payment or personal information. Designed for privacy-minded users, the Free tier supports anonymous usage and serves as a gateway to explore UnoLock’s ecosystem, including Reply-Only Safe2Safe Messaging, making it ideal for those beginning their digital sovereignty journey.

Who Is This For?

The Free tier is designed for individuals needing a lightweight, highly secure vault to store sensitive information, such as cryptocurrency seed phrases, login credentials, or 2FA recovery codes, without providing any identity, email, or payment method. It’s ideal for privacy explorers, crypto users, or those starting their digital sovereignty journey with minimal commitment.

What Does It Offer?

The Free tier provides essential security features at no cost, including: - Biometric & FIDO2 Authentication: Passwordless login using Face ID, fingerprint, or FIDO2 hardware keys. - Client-Side Local File Encryption: Data is encrypted on-device before syncing, ensuring servers never see plaintext. - Post-Quantum Encryption: Protection against future quantum decryption threats. - LockoutGuard: Recovery via offline QR or secure fallback key, preventing permanent lockouts. - Safe2Safe Messaging (Reply-Only Model): Receive secure messages from paid-tier vaults and reply once a contact is initiated; recipients pay for any file storage. - 1MB Storage (Fixed): Suitable for encrypted text like passwords, keys, or short notes. - 1 Device Key (Fixed): Locked to a single access device, non-expandable. - Single-Region Redundancy: Data is stored securely in one region, not globally replicated.

Why Is This Important?

The Free tier is crucial because it: - Offers a zero-cost entry to sovereign-grade encryption, making privacy accessible to all. - Enables anonymous usage with no signup, email, or metadata, aligning with UnoLock’s privacy-first ethos. - Provides a functional sandbox to explore UnoLock’s ecosystem, fostering trust and adoption among new users. - Supports secure communication via Reply-Only Safe2Safe Messaging, integrating Free-tier users into UnoLock’s privacy network without requiring payment. This streamlined tier structure encourages exploration and organic growth in a privacy-conscious market.

How Does It Work?

  • Sign-In: Register with a biometric or FIDO2 passkey device, no email or identity required.
  • Encryption: All vault contents are encrypted client-side before syncing, ensuring zero-knowledge security.
  • Storage: Store up to 1MB of text-based data, such as passwords, seed phrases, or recovery codes, with no expansion option.
  • Access: Limited to 1 device key, non-expandable, unlike paid tiers (Inheritance, Sovereign, HighRisk) which support up to 10 keys.
  • Messaging: Receive messages from paid-tier vaults; reply once a contact is initiated. File storage costs are borne by the recipient’s vault.
  • Recovery: LockoutGuard protects against device loss using offline QR codes or fallback tokens, requiring no support tickets.
  • Redundancy: Data is stored in a single secure region, ensuring protection without global replication.

Use Cases

  • Crypto Users: Secure cold wallet seed phrases without cloud exposure, ideal for Bitcoin or Ethereum holders needing a private, offline storage solution.
  • Developers: Store API keys, SSH credentials, or development secrets anonymously, ensuring no linked identity.
  • Privacy Seekers: Lock away PINs, 2FA recovery codes, or sensitive notes in a secure, no-cost vault, participating in UnoLock’s encrypted messaging ecosystem as a passive contact point.