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Edge Launches Duress Mode: A Decoy Wallet for Real-World Crypto Threats
By: times tabloid|2025/05/15 01:45:04
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San Diego, CA – May 14, 2025 – Coinscribble by Coinbound — Edge, the self-custody crypto wallet known for its focus on privacy and user control, has officially launched Duress Mode, a groundbreaking new feature that allows users to discreetly access a decoy wallet in coercive or high-risk situations — helping safeguard their real assets from physical-world threats.Duress Mode Now Live in the Latest Edge UpdateDuress Mode is now available in the latest update of Edge and was designed specifically to help users navigate real-world risks like surveillance, forced wallet unlocks, and privacy violations during travel, protests, or detentions.Designed to Deceive, Built to ProtectWith Duress Mode, users can log in to a separate decoy account using a custom Duress PIN. The decoy account functions and appears just like a regular Edge account, while keeping your real wallets and balances hidden.Key features include:A realistic, fully functional decoy account that only shows Duress Mode walletsHidden access to users’ real accounts unless the original PIN is enteredSeamless, stealth operation with no visible indication the user is in Duress ModePer-account activation for flexibility and realismInspired by Real-World User NeedsDuress Mode was developed following a feature request from a high-net-worth Edge user who wanted a way to protect their crypto in a variety of real-world situations — including travel, coercion, surveillance, and other physical threats.This request aligned directly with Edge’s core mission: to empower individuals with tools that protect privacy and self-custody — not just virtually, but in the real world where threats can be immediate and personal.Edge continues to lead the way in privacy-first innovation, offering users powerful, real-world tools that support freedom and control without compromise.Built for Situations Where Privacy Is CriticalDuress Mode supports a wide range of real-life use cases, including:Travelers crossing borders with sensitive crypto holdingsActivists operating in surveillance-heavy environmentsEveryday users concerned about wandering eyes or device theftAnyone building a personal safety plan for threats of physical violence or robberyHow Duress Mode WorksSetting up Duress Mode takes just minutes:Set up Duress Mode individually for each account within EdgeOpen Edge and enter your Duress PIN instead of your regular PIN to enable Duress ModeYou’ll be taken into a separate account environment, where only the decoy wallets you create with Duress Mode are visibleYou can send, receive, and interact with crypto as usualWhile Duress Mode is enabled, you will remain in Duress Mode even when logging in using biometric or password-only loginTo exit Duress Mode and return to your real account, log out and re-enter your correct PIN on any account that has Duress Mode set upAll transactions in Duress Mode are real and verifiable on-chain. For safety, Edge recommends only storing small, non-critical funds in decoy wallets.AvailabilityDuress Mode is available now on the Edge app for both Android and iOS. To learn more about why Edge built Duress Mode and how to set it up, visit their blog post:https://edge.app/blog/crypto-basics/duress-mode/Download Edge and activate Duress Mode now → dl.edge.app/companynewsAbout EdgeEdge is a self-custody wallet that supports the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market. Originally launched in 2014 as Airbitz, the company rebranded to Edge in 2018 to deliver a secure, private, and easy-to-use platform for buying, selling, and trading crypto. With no personal information required and built-in access to decentralized exchanges, Edge puts privacy and control back in the hands of the user. For more information, please visit edge.app.Press ContactEdge Marketing Teammarketing@edge.appDisclaimer: This is a sponsored press release for informational purposes only. It does not reflect the views of Times Tabloid, nor is it intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, or financial advice. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses.The post Edge Launches Duress Mode: A Decoy Wallet for Real-World Crypto Threats appeared first on Times Tabloid.
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