Dead Man Switch #

Dead Man Switch (DMS) is a passive contingency protocol.

If no proof-of-life check-in occurs within the configured window, selected payload actions may execute.

Configuration Fields #

• dms_active on/off
• trigger window (7, 14, 30, 90 days)
• payload actions:
  • shred_history
  • burn_tokens
  • delete_account

Proof Of Life #

Use PROOF_OF_LIFE to refresh dms_last_checkin and reset countdown.

Action Model #

Actions are defined in profile data and intended for irreversible incident response behavior.

Related Security Controls #

• Security & Telegram
• Data & Privacy
• Sessions & Devices