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<p>Bitcoin offers users unparalleled control over their finances, embodying the concept of "being your own bank." This power, however, comes with significant responsibilities. The very characteristics that make Bitcoin valuable—like decentralization and resistance to censorship and seizure—also attract malicious actors. Here’s a guide to effectively managing your Bitcoin keys, ensuring your security while navigating this complex landscape.</p><h3>Take Ownership</h3><p>To truly secure your Bitcoin, you need to hold your own private keys. Relying on third parties, such as exchanges, can introduce numerous risks. While it might seem easier to let someone else manage your keys, this actually expands your threat landscape. Potential dangers include:</p><p><strong>Custodian Misconduct: </strong>The custodian could act against your interests.</p><p><strong>Internal Breaches:</strong> Attacks from within the custodian's organization.</p><p><strong>External Attacks:</strong> Hackers targeting the custodian due to the large amounts of funds they hold.</p><h3>Strengthen Your Security</h3><p><strong>Practice Good Cyber Hygiene:</strong> Assume your usernames and passwords might be leaked. Use a password manager secured with hardware-based 2FA (e.g., Yubikey) to generate unique passwords for each service.</p><p><strong>Implement 2FA:</strong> Add&nbsp; 2FA to all online accounts.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Educate Yourself: </strong>Familiarize yourself with cybersecurity and operational security best practices through online resources.</p><h3>Balance Security and Convenience</h3><p><strong>Use Hot Wallets for Daily Spending:</strong> Employ single-signature hot wallets for everyday transactions, but not for storing significant amounts of Bitcoin.</p><p><strong>Opt for Multisig for Long-Term Storage:</strong> Set up a multisignature wallet for long-term storage, ensuring it’s inconvenient enough to deter frequent access.</p><p>Kevlar provides an Quick Pay wallet address for daily spending and also multi-signature accounts for long-term storage.</p><h3>Stay Alert to Scams</h3><p><strong>Ignore Scareware and Blackmail: </strong>Disregard scareware messages; they typically use information from leaked databases.</p><p><strong>Beware of Bitcoin Doubling Scams:</strong> Avoid schemes promising to double your Bitcoin.</p><h3>Maintain Your Privacy<br></h3><p><strong>Be Discreet About Your Holdings:</strong> Avoid discussing your Bitcoin holdings publicly.</p><p><strong>Protect Your Phone Number: </strong>Don’t link your phone number to online accounts to prevent SIM swapping.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Bitcoin security is constantly evolving. Though the threats may seem overwhelming, effective tools and strategies are available to protect your assets. If you need help with your Bitcoin security setup, Kevlar's Support Service is here to assist.&nbsp;</p><p>Email: support@bkevlar.com</p><p><br></p>

Essential Tips for Managing Your Bitcoin Keys

<h3>Partnership Made Simple</h3><p>With a Gold Account (3-key) from Kevlar, you and a loved one can co-manage your Bitcoin securely and efficiently. Shared accounts allow two individuals to:</p><p><strong>Co-manage keys: </strong>Both members have equal rights to manage the keys.</p><p><strong>Sign and verify transactions: </strong>Ensure all transactions are approved by both parties.</p><p><strong>Protect your Bitcoin: </strong>Safeguard against accidents, theft, or natural disasters.</p><h3>Transition Ownership with Ease<br></h3><p>Shared accounts include both members in the multi-signature script, granting equal rights. In the event of your death, your account transfers to the other member in full, ensuring a seamless transition of ownership.</p><h3>Family or Business Ownership</h3><p>For more extensive management, consider a Diamond Account (5-key). This account type allows up to four individuals to co-manage the Bitcoin account, providing flexibility for families or businesses.</p><h3>Reliable Access and Recovery</h3><p>If one of your keys is ever lost or compromised, Kevlar provides robust support to:</p><p><strong>Recover access: </strong>Work with you and your partner to regain access.</p><p><strong>Transfer assets: </strong>Use the Kevlar Recovery Key to transfer your crypto assets to a new keyset, ensuring continuous protection of your investments.</p><h3>Want to Learn More?<br></h3><p>Setting up a shared Kevlar account is straightforward and provides numerous benefits:</p><p><strong>One account, two members:</strong> Both you and your partner can access your Kevlar account, devices, and keyset.</p><p><strong>Equal onboarding and support: </strong>Both members receive comprehensive onboarding and full Kevlar support, including the Kevlar Recovery Key.</p><p><strong>Joint account functionality: </strong>Manage your assets together with the peace of mind that comes from shared responsibility.<br></p><h3>Creating a Legacy Plan</h3><p>A shared Kevlar account also facilitates a simple legacy plan for your assets:</p><p><strong>Immediate access for your partner:</strong> In the event of your passing, your partner retains immediate access to your digital wealth.</p><p><strong>Transition to a personal account: </strong>Upon presentation of a death certificate, the shared account transitions to a personal account for the surviving member.&nbsp;</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Shared Kevlar accounts provide a secure and flexible way to manage your Bitcoin with a partner. Whether you're looking to co-manage with a loved one or extend management to multiple individuals, Kevlar's Gold and Diamond Accounts offer robust solutions. Ensure the security of your digital assets while simplifying legacy planning. For any assistance or more information, Kevlar's support team is ready to help.</p><p>Email: support@bkevlar.com</p>

Secure Your Bitcoin Together; Joint Accounts

<p>KEVLAR is an advanced personal digital vault exclusively for Bitcoin.</p><p>This platform provides a secure digital vault that requires multiple keys to access secured funds. It adds a second layer of security and peace of mind to your bitcoin holdings. You can rest assured, when Your Bitcoin is Protected by KEVLAR.</p><h3>Multiple Account Options:</h3><p><strong>Free Basic Account</strong> – Quick Pay, a single-key wallet</p><p>Every KEVLAR user will start with a Basic Account (Free), and you will be able to send and receive bitcoin into this account and its wallet addresses using a single primary key (not multisig). This is your devices Primary Key and it will be encrypted and stored on your mobile device. This single key is needed to send funds from your Basic Account in the KEVLAR app. This same encrypted key will be used as one of your keys for any future Gold or Diamond Account you setup.</p><p>KEVLAR will also guide you to export an encrypted back up file for this Primary Key which should be held offline as a best case senario. However many keep their protected with your device's cloud provider. This backup can be used if you lose a device or need to reactivate your KEVLAR accounts.</p><p>This Primary Key is encrypted and can be backed up seamlessly to iCloud for iPhone users or Google Drive for Android users.</p><p><strong>3-Key Gold Account</strong> – You maintain access to your Quick Pay account, plus obtain a <em><strong>3-key account</strong></em> with two encrypted keys and the KEVLAR Recovery Key. This account can be managed as a joint and shared account by two users (signatories) on two different devices. Or you can save your 2nd key in a safe place which can be accessed and used when you wish to send funds from your Gold Account.</p><p><strong>5-Key Diamond Account</strong> – You still maintain access to your Quick Pay account, plus a <em><strong>5-key account</strong></em> with four encrypted keys and we support with the KEVLAR Recovery Key. &nbsp;Three of these five keys are needed to send your bitcoin held in the Diamond Account.&nbsp; The four keys under your control include your encrypted Primary Key held on your phone within the KEVLAR App, and three other digital keys which can be held on different devices with KEVLAR installed, or with secure cloud providers, or offline locations that can be accessed when needing to do a transaction. </p><p>With either a Gold or Diamond account, you can invite joint-account holders to install Kevlar and they can agree to only sign transactions for you or you and provide them joint account access just like a joint bankaccoutn.&nbsp;</p><p>Since you need multiple keys to send funds from your Gold or Diamond Account, the key that KEVLAR holds for emergency recovery cannot be used to send funds by itself. This way, you don't need to trust KEVLAR, but can still use KEVLAR to help you send funds in the unlikely event that you or your joint account holders lose access to your own key(s).&nbsp;</p>

The Three KEVLAR Account Options

<h3><strong>What is KEVLAR?</strong></h3><p>Our KEVLAR app is an easy-to-use multi-signature (multisig) storage platform for holding Bitcoin.</p><p>Eliminating single points of failure through a multisig setup is the most secure way to store Bitcoin. In KEVLAR, a vault can be opened, and multiple keys are created to provide access. You will always need more than one key to send funds. KEVLAR provides cutting-edge security without the need for a separate hardware wallet, making a multi-sig solution accessible to everyone, even those without advanced technical skills.</p><h3><strong>What is a Private Key?</strong></h3><p>We are all accustomed to using passwords to safeguard our email or even bank accounts and other private data or systems. A private key for Bitcoin is like a password, but with a extreme level of more secure.</p><p>Your private keys for a bitcoin account consist of a string of random characters known as a 256-bit number. These numbers are so astronomically big that any attempt to forge or guess them would be a waste of time and resources, even with the world’s most powerful super computers. Furthermore, even if you guessed the private key, you would need to know the public key linked to the funds and wallet addresses that the keys work.</p><h3><strong>Can KEVLAR Access Your Funds?</strong></h3><p>No. We hold and have access to zero Bitcoin. KEVLAR is not a custodian of Bitcoin because we don't ever hold enough keys to send funds from your vault. We hold only one key for your vault, intended for emergency use only if one of your other keys is lost or stolen.</p><p>We provide the tools needed to self-custody your Bitcoin in an easy and straightforward way.</p><h3><strong>Why is multisig security important?</strong></h3><p>As mentioned above, the most secure way to store Bitcoin is by eliminating single points of failure through multisig security.</p><p>With single-signature solutions, if your key is lost or stolen by hackers, so are your funds. Multisig means that even if a key is lost or stolen, you can still use the other keys to recover your funds.</p><p>KEVLAR is an advanced, guided storage solution for holding your Bitcoin without trusting it to a thrid party.</p>

KEVLAR – Know the Basics

<p>Our subaccounts feature allows you to have multiple multisig accounts within a single KEVLAR account, enabling you to keep your Bitcoin funds organized and separated into different pools. Whether you're saving Bitcoin for your children's future, managing business funds, or similar purposes, subaccounts provide the flexibility you need.</p><h3>Why would I use subaccounts?</h3><p>While adding a subaccount in KEVLAR is optional, there are several compelling reasons to consider it:</p><p><strong>Organized Management:</strong> Separate your Bitcoin holdings for different goals, individuals, or companies, allowing you to track balances and transactions independently.</p><p><strong>Enhanced Privacy: </strong>If you earn Bitcoin from mining, you may prefer to keep these funds separate from coins purchased from an exchange that enforces KYC and maintains an audit trail.</p><h3>How do I create a subaccount?</h3><p>With a Gold (3-Key Account) or Diamond (5-Key Account), the process is straightforward. Since you'll be using the same keys for your subaccount as your primary account (without adding additional keys), follow these steps:</p><p>1. Create your primary 3-key or 5-key account.<br>2. After subscription and setup, tap the Gold or Diamond account card.<br>3. Tap the "+" button to create a subaccount.<br>4. Name your subaccount (you can edit the name later if needed).<br>5. Your subaccount is now ready to deposit funds!</p><h3>How do I send from my subaccount?</h3><p>Subaccounts are secured using the same keys as your primary vault. To send funds from your subaccount, follow the same process as you would with your primary account. You will still need to apply multiple signatures to authorize any transaction from a multisig vault.</p><h3>How many subaccounts can I have?</h3><p>It depends on your account type.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Basic Account Holders:</strong><strong> </strong>No subaccounts allowed (single key account).</p><p><strong>Gold Account Holders: </strong>One primary account plus one subaccount (total of two accounts).</p><p><strong>Diamond Account Holders: </strong>One primary account plus up to three subaccounts (total of four accounts).</p><h3>Can I hide subaccounts if I'm not using them?</h3><p>Yes, you can hide unused subaccounts in the Account tab of your KEVLAR app settings. By toggling "Show Deactivated Subaccounts," you can choose to show or hide inactive subaccount. (Note: This option will only appear if you have deactivated subaccounts.)</p><h3>How do subaccounts work technically?</h3><p>When you create a Bitcoin Basic, Gold, or Diamond Account in KEVLAR, the app imports the root extended public keys ("root xpubs") for each private key. These are used to generate new receive addresses for deposits.</p><p>For subaccounts, KEVLAR derives an unused set of child extended public keys ("child xpubs") from the root xpubs, following the BIP 32 standard. Each subaccount uses a distinct set of child xpubs, ensuring that receive addresses in different subaccounts cannot be correlated on the blockchain, provided you don’t transfer funds between subaccounts.</p><h3>Can I use subaccounts to optimize my taxes?</h3><p>We recommend consulting a tax professional, as Bitcoin-related transactions may have tax implications in your country of residence. KEVLAR does not provide tax advice or tax management services. For safety, we advise storing personal funds and IRA funds in separate KEVLAR accounts and avoiding the use of personal funds to pay for IRA memberships.</p><p>For more information, visit www.bkevlar.com or contact our support team at support@bkevlar.com.</p><p><br></p>

What are KEVLAR Sub Accounts?

<h3>Using KEVLAR: Ensuring Ease of Use and Security</h3><p>For ease of use and to avoid placing trust in third parties beyond our control, KEVLAR is designed to work exclusively with iOS and Android smartphones via the KEVLAR App. However, KEVLAR also allows you to decrypt your keys and export your native seed phrase. This means you can use any other service provider in the future if needed.</p><p>This approach ensures that no matter what happens—whether it’s a device failure, a platform issue, or even an unlikely event like KEVLAR ceasing to exist—you will always have access to your Bitcoin, provided your keys are backed up correctly.</p><h3>Supported Operating Systems</h3><p>Mobile:</p><p>-iOS: Version 16.0 or later<br>-Android: Version 14.0 or later<br></p><p><strong>Additional Android Requirements:</strong></p><p>To ensure optimal performance and security, we recommend your Android phone meets the following criteria:</p><p>-Supports Android 9 or higher.<br>-Is still receiving manufacturer support.<br>-Has a lockscreen enabled.<br>-Is not rooted.</p><p>Additionally, to back up the mobile and Pay keys, your phone must be connected to Google Play Services. Note that passkeys are only supported on Android OS 14 or higher.</p><h3>Passkeys Supported Devices</h3><p>Passkeys are designed to enhance your security and simplify your login process. They are supported on the following devices and operating systems:</p><p>iOS Devices: iPhone models running iOS 16.0 or later.<br>Android Devices: Devices running Android 14 or later.<br>For mobile devices, ensure you have the latest version of the KEVLAR app installed. For web access, make sure your browser is up to date to avoid any compatibility issues.</p><p>If you encounter any issues on our supported platforms, please submit a support request to<strong> support@bkevlar.com</strong> with details of your issue, and we will investigate promptly.</p>

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Essential Tips for Managing Your Bitcoin Keys

Secure Your Bitcoin Together; Joint Accounts

The Three KEVLAR Account Options

KEVLAR – Know the Basics

What are KEVLAR Sub Accounts?

Supported mobile devices for KEVLAR