Unchained Alternative
Crypto Inheritance Without
Lawyers or Multisig Setup
Unchained needs a lawyer, legal documents, and Bitcoin-multisig know-how — and it only works for Bitcoin. If your heirs can't run a multisig, the plan stalls at the worst possible moment.
VaultPass automates the same outcome with cryptography, not contracts. All crypto, no lawyers, fires on its own — encrypted client-side with AES-256-GCM.
Unchained builds excellent Bitcoin custody with a legal-grade inheritance protocol. But it requires lawyers, legal documents, and Bitcoin multisig knowledge. VaultPass automates the same outcome — no lawyers, no multisig, works for all crypto.
VaultPass vs. Unchained — Side by Side
| Feature | VaultPass | Unchained |
|---|---|---|
| Primary focus | All crypto inheritance | Bitcoin custody + inheritance |
| No lawyer required | ✓ Fully automated | ✗ Legal documents required |
| Automated dead man's switch | ✓ Sentinel Pulse trigger | ✗ Manual process |
| Client-side encryption | ✓ AES-256-GCM on your device | Collaborative multisig custody |
| Shamir's Secret Sharing | ✓ 2-of-3 cryptographic | ✗ Multisig (2-of-3 keys) |
| Heir needs no tech knowledge | ✓ | ✗ Bitcoin multisig knowledge needed |
| Assets supported | All crypto (key agnostic) | Bitcoin only |
| Pricing | $39/mo / $299/yr / $999 lifetime | Contact for pricing |
| Lifetime plan | ✓ $999 one-time | ✗ |
| Free tier | ✓ Basic vault | ✗ |
| 24/7 human + AI support | ✓ Included | Business hours |
| Backup recovery support | ✓ Included | Part of legal package |
VaultPass
All crypto, no lawyers, fires on its own — and we can't read it.
Unchained
Legal-grade Bitcoin inheritance — if you have a lawyer, hold only Bitcoin, and your heirs know multisig.
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Why People Choose VaultPass over Unchained
No lawyers, no legal documents
Unchained's inheritance protocol integrates with your estate — a real lawyer must be involved. For high-net-worth Bitcoin holders who already have estate planning, this is seamless. For everyone else, it's a barrier. VaultPass automates the same outcome with cryptography, not contracts.
Unchained is Bitcoin-only
If you hold ETH, SOL, USDC, or any altcoin, Unchained's inheritance product doesn't help. VaultPass is key-agnostic — it stores and delivers any wallet key, seed phrase, or recovery instruction regardless of blockchain.
Automated trigger vs. manual process
Unchained's inheritance relies on a defined legal process that must be initiated after death. VaultPass fires automatically when your Sentinel Pulse stops — no lawyer, no probate, no executor delay. Your heirs get access on your schedule.
Why we built this
If something happened to me tomorrow, my family had no way to reach my crypto — and no safe way for me to leave it to them without creating a target while I'm still alive. Every existing option asked me to trust a company with my keys, or trust a person to act at the worst moment of their life. I didn't want either. So I built the one thing that needs neither: math that splits your key, and a switch that fires on its own.
Honest assessment
When Unchained is the better choice
Unchained is the right choice if you hold significant Bitcoin (7+ figures), already work with an estate attorney, and want your inheritance plan legally integrated with your will. For multi-chain portfolios, automated triggering, and no-lawyer simplicity, VaultPass wins on every dimension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Unchained different from VaultPass?
Unchained is a Bitcoin-only collaborative custody company with an inheritance service that requires legal documentation and lawyer involvement. VaultPass is fully automated, supports all crypto, requires no lawyers, and fires on a dead man's switch — no human approvals needed.
Does Unchained work for Ethereum or altcoins?
No. Unchained is Bitcoin-only. VaultPass is key-agnostic — it stores and delivers any wallet key, seed phrase, or recovery instruction regardless of chain.
Why does Unchained require a lawyer?
Unchained's inheritance protocol is designed around legal estate planning — it integrates with your will and requires a notarized process. For some users, this is exactly right. For most, it's overkill — VaultPass handles the same outcome automatically without legal infrastructure.
Is the automated trigger trustworthy?
Yes. VaultPass Sentinel Pulse requires you to check in on a schedule you set. Multiple missed check-ins trigger the inheritance flow. There's a safety window, a final warning, and then delivery. The entire protocol is open-source and MIT-licensed.
Inheritance without lawyers. $299/yr.
All crypto. Automated trigger. Zero-knowledge. No legal documents required.
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