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Art Krotou
Art is a crypto-security expert and researcher with serial entrepreneurship background. Having a degree in physics and experiences in multiple cutting-edge industries like fintech, secure hardware and semiconductors, and identity gave him a unique multi-faceted perspective on the problem of key management for individuals in the crypto networks and the evolution of the internet in general.
In his current work, he is specifically researching how cryptographic keys can be inherited without posing a threat to 3rd parties in edge cases. In addition, he advocates for "fault-tolerance via secrets automation". He discusses the quantitative impact of user experience factors on the uptake of non-custodial solutions.
As one of his most notable accomplishments, he co-founded and led through the early years of the company that contributed to the complex technology behind Apple's recent M-series CPUs. He is also the creator of the most friendly and aesthetically pleasing, but nonetheless super secure and fault-tolerant hardware wallet - U•HODL.
Check out his curated series of "Vault12 Learn" contributions below, and follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn for more sharp insights.
Vault12 Help
How to replace a Guardian of your Digital Vault
With Vault12 Guard, you can replace your chosen Vault Guardians at any time.
NFTs
Backup and Inheritance for Bitcoin Runes
Understanding Runes and how to protect your ownership and future inheritance.
Vault12 Help
How to host your own Vault12 Guard ZAX relay node on Digital Ocean
An in-depth guide to running your own relay node to handle messaging among your network of Digital Vault Guardians
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Zax - secure messaging between you and your Guardians
How can one ensure that the Vault12 Guard app connects to Guardians securely?
There should be zero concerns - all communications are safeguarded by the state-of-the-art Zax protocol.
Vault12 Help
How to add Guardians to your Digital Vault
How to assign trusted Guardians to guard your Vault using Vault12 Guard.
Vault12 Help
Backing up your digital artifacts and NFTs on Bitcoin
Artifacts, Ordinals, Inscriptions, and BRC-20
Basics of Crypto Security
Why does privacy matter?
Privacy is especially important for owners of digital assets - understand why it is important, and how to protect yours.
Basics of Crypto Security
How do BIP39 Passphrases for your Crypto Wallet work?
Whether and why you might consider using a crypto wallet passphrase.
Crypto Security How-to's
How to securely destroy your paper seed phrase backup.
You should remove all traces of temporary seed phrase backups.
Basics of Crypto Security
How VPNs increase your crypto security
Virtual Private Network (VPN) software makes it harder for your crypto activities to be observed
Basics of Crypto Security
What you need to know about Cryptocurrency and Password Managers.
Password Manager software helps you to securely choose, store, and maintain your passwords and secrets.
Basics of Crypto Security
What You Should Know About 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Crypto
2FA keeps your accounts more secure.
Basics of Crypto Security
What is Multisig?
Multisig wallets are widely used. What are they, why are they important, and what are the pitfalls?
Vault12 Help
How Secure Enclave gives you Instant Access to your Digital Assets with Hot Storage Vault
Vault12 Guard's Instant Access Hot Storage enables secure local storage of digital assets such as crypto and NFTs with immediate on-device retrieval, and safeguards them from loss by backing them up in your digital Vault.
Crypto Wallet Guides
How to securely set up Trezor Model T
Learn how the Trezor Model T secures your funds, and how to set it up securely