Knowledge Base

Guides.

Step-by-step walkthroughs for setting up and managing your encrypted digital will with Burning Ash Protocol.

Configuring automated liveness check parameters on a security dashboarddead-mans-switch

Dead Man's Switch: How Automated Will Transfer Works

A comprehensive guide to digital dead man's switches — history, how they work, liveness check systems, and how to set one up for your digital estate.

25 min
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Digital Estate Planning: Protect Your Online Life

The definitive guide to digital estate planning — inventory your digital assets, choose tools, set up succession plans, and ensure nothing is lost when you can't be there.

28 min
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The Complete Guide to Digital Wills in 2026

Everything you need to know about digital wills — what they are, legal standing, what to include, encryption approaches, and how to set one up to protect your digital legacy.

24 min
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Self-Hosted Security: Own Your Digital Legacy Infrastructure

Why self-hosting your digital will matters, how to evaluate self-hosted options, and a complete guide to deploying Burning Ash Protocol on your own server.

19 min