Bitkey Launches Bitcoin Inheritance Feature for 2025

Author

Slice of Finance Team
20 Nov

Key Highlights:

  • Bitkey introduces a seamless Bitcoin inheritance solution launching globally by January 2025.

  • Feature included with all Bitkey hardware devices, providing peace of mind for Bitcoin holders and their beneficiaries.

  • Six-month fraud protection period ensures claims are secure and verified before fund transfers.

  • Simple setup through the Bitkey app, empowering self-custody with easy management for benefactors and beneficiaries.

  • Bitkey featured in TIME’s 'Best 2024 Inventions' for innovation in privacy and security.

Source: Business Wire

Notable Quote:

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"With this inheritance solution, we are offering customers a safe and simple way for them to pass their assets onto the next generation. Bitcoin is a multi-generational asset, and we think Bitkey should be multi-generational, too. We designed inheritance to be simple for beneficiaries to transfer, access, and manage their inheritance when the time comes."

Jason Karsh, Business Lead at Bitkey

Our Take:

The new inheritance feature from Bitkey represents a significant leap in making Bitcoin a truly multi-generational asset. By addressing one of the most pressing challenges in self-custody — seamless, secure asset transfer to beneficiaries — Bitkey empowers its users to secure their legacy without compromising on security or simplicity. With its inclusion in TIME’s 'Best 2024 Inventions,' Bitkey continues to establish itself as a leader in innovation, paving the way for a more inclusive and user-friendly Bitcoin ecosystem.