How will users back up their private keys for Beechat?

As Beechat is completely decentralised, you have full control and responsibility over your account. An account is composed of the hash of your encryption (Kyber) and signing (Dilithium) keys. Only the holder of the private key files corresponding to those public keys can decrypt and sign data as that user.

To store private keys we developed Beechat Vault, a secure NFC tag that you can password protect and load your private keys onto. It has 200 years of data retention, and can hold up to 3 Beechat accounts.

How will it work?
When you are running the Beechat app for the first time, you will create your private keys. You will then be asked by the app if you wish to store the private keys as a backup. If you do, you will approach a Vault tag to your phone’s NFC reader, and the app will write the private keys to the tag. We recommend you use a secure password to keep your private keys secure. The tag is only 1x1 cm (25/64 in sq.) and easy to hide.

All files for the Vault have been released under GPLv2:

https://github.com/BeechatNetworkSystemsLtd/BeechatVault

We just pushed the V1.2 of the Beechat Crank to our GitHub

New modifications:
* Added a Molex type connector to the PCB to connect the motor.
* The Zener diodes were changed, by means of a rectifier bridge.
* A new and improved Texas Instruments brand battery management chip was selected.
* Added a boost converter to allow different voltage batteries.
* New Portescap brand two-phase generator with 90% efficiency and peak power of 4.5 Watts was selected.

https://github.com/BeechatNetworkSystemsLtd/BeechatCrank/

The first prototypes for the Vault have arrived, and development to integrate it into the Beechat phone app is underway.
To store private keys we developed Beechat Vault, a secure NFC tag that you can password protect and load your private keys onto, with 200 years of data retention.
Please note this is an optional layer of security you can opt for, but it is not necessary to communicate over the Beechat radio network.
Version 2 of the tags are on the way already, with double the reading range, and IP68 rating. Phone for scale.
You can read more at: https://github.com/BeechatNetworkSystemsLtd/BeechatVault

This is the first phase of Beechat solutions we are working on bringing to you. With your support, we will deliver these devices to people who need them most and hopefully expand in the future with more ambitious projects. We will release a Kickstarter campaign for these solutions in the coming months. In the meantime, you can help by spreading the word, and forming a community of like-minded individuals & groups. Thank you for being with us so far

Pictured above: Speed test results of our Java implementation of the BLAKE3 hashing algorithm on x86. BLAKE3 outperforms all other hashing algorithms.

In simple terms : The Beechat network will have strong, but also fast, security protocols.

BLAKE3 will allow Beechat users to quickly sign and verify large files, and other users' authenticity.

You can already try it out yourself and use the Java library for your app if you are running Linux by building the repo https://github.com/BeechatNetworkSystemsLtd/BNS-CryptoLib

The Beechat Clip will come bundled with a custom open-source cable which allows using the Clip and charging the phone at the same time. Only the internal components are pictured here, while in the release version the cable will have a case. Also note, the black parts are flexible, to suit different phones and attachments. Pictured here is the USB-C version, but a Micro-USB version will also be available at launch. Find out more at https://github.com/BeechatNetworkSystemsLtd/BeechatCable

We are happy to announce that we will be speaking at The Greater Reset in January, a gathering of freedom-focused solution providers. Not to be confused with "The Great Reset", which is Klaus Schwab's technocratic agenda. Please spread the word about the conference, as there will be many topics covered that people can benefit from, ranging from food growing, leadership skills, and of course, freedom-enhancing technology!

Merry and happy Christmas from the Beechat team 🎄we are still working throughout the holiday to bring Beechat to the world during early 2022, as it is more necessary than ever.

Beechat will be speaking at The Greater Reset on January 29th! Join us in a month for a discussion on the problems we are facing, how & why Beechat is a solution to some of those problems, and how each of us can take responsibility for our families and communities. 🐝

JUST IN - Leading service provider has shut down the Internet in #Kazakhstan. Neither mobile nor cable services work anymore throughout the country.

Kazakh national television outlets KTK and "First Channel Eurasia" have suspended broadcasts.

@disclosetv

The Beechat Clip crowdfund will be launching soon! Click the link to register your interest and to be alerted when we begin taking orders! Thank you for all your support so far. https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beechat-clip/coming_soon/x/28391864

Reminder that Beechat will be speaking on day 4 of The Greater Reset, on January 29th. 10 AM CST/ 4 PM GMT

Full schedule and line-up here:
https://thegreaterreset.org/

Beechat will be speaking to Irish activist & podcaster - Grand Torino - at 8pm GMT today. Recording will be made available later for those who can't tune in live. Links to watch on:

D/live -
https://dlive.tv/GRANDTORINO?ref=grandtorino

Odysee -
https://odysee.com/@grandtorino:7

Telegram –
https://news.1rj.ru/str/GrandTorino5x5

Beechat x Grand Torino, for those who missed the live show: https://www.bitchute.com/video/JCtvHQ7PFceq/

We are happy to present our crowdfunding video.

Beechat is a paradigm shift in decentralised, freedom-respecting technology.

Join our growing list today to be informed when the Clip is available! We are launching very soon 🐝

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/beechat-clip/coming_soon/x/28391864

*please note, the times have changed, our caption is correct, the times in the image are not correct* Less than 3 hours to go until Beechat opens for the 4th day of The Greater Reset: Take back our tech! Join us at 4PM GMT/10AM CST at the link below: https://thegreaterreset.org/

Thank you all for joining our talk! We hope you enjoyed it. We’re happy to announce that our Indiegogo will be launching on Monday at 8 AM GMT! 🐝