> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.usmewe.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Social Vault Overview

> Anti-kidnapping protection for your crypto assets

# Social Vault

The **Social Vault** is usmewe's personal asset protection system, designed to protect users from physical coercion, theft, and kidnapping.

<Warning>
  The Social Vault is designed for **high-value asset protection**. It introduces intentional friction to protect against physical threats.
</Warning>

## The Problem

Traditional crypto wallets have a critical vulnerability: if someone forces you to send funds at gunpoint, there's no way to stop or reverse the transaction.

## The Solution

Social Vault implements three layers of protection:

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Timelock" icon="clock">
    24-72 hour delay on withdrawals
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multi-Sig" icon="users">
    3/5 Guardian approval required
  </Card>

  <Card title="Duress PIN" icon="mask">
    Fake transfer for coercion scenarios
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How It Works

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                     SOCIAL VAULT                            │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│  1. TIMELOCK                                                │
│     └── All withdrawals delayed 24-72h based on amount      │
│                                                             │
│  2. MULTI-SIG                                               │
│     └── 3 of 5 Guardians must approve release               │
│                                                             │
│  3. DURESS PIN                                              │
│     └── Alternative PIN shows fake "successful" transfer    │
│         Real funds remain safely locked                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

## Timelock Tiers

Withdrawal delays scale with amount:

| Amount        | Timelock |
| ------------- | -------- |
| \< \$100      | 24 hours |
| $100 - $1,000 | 48 hours |
| > \$1,000     | 72 hours |

<Note>
  During the timelock period, Guardians are notified and can intervene if the withdrawal seems suspicious.
</Note>

## Guardian Requirements

Your Social Vault requires **5 Guardians**:

* **3 of 5** must approve any withdrawal
* Guardians are notified of all withdrawal requests
* Any Guardian can flag a suspicious request
* Guardians can trigger emergency freeze

## Duress Mode

The **Duress PIN** is a secret alternative PIN that:

1. Displays a fake "Transaction Successful" screen
2. Shows fake balance reduction
3. Actually sends nothing
4. Silently alerts Guardians
5. Can trigger automatic authorities notification (optional)

<Warning>
  Never share your Duress PIN with anyone. It should only be used under threat.
</Warning>

## Use Cases

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Physical Robbery" icon="person-rifle">
    Attacker forces you to transfer funds → Enter Duress PIN → Fake success shown → Guardians alerted → Funds safe
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Kidnapping" icon="handcuffs">
    Victim is held while transfers demanded → Timelock prevents immediate transfer → Guardians notified → Time for intervention
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Home Invasion" icon="house">
    Attacker demands wallet access → Duress PIN + Timelock → Authorities can respond during delay
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Setup Guide

<Card title="Setup Social Vault" icon="gear" href="/guides/users/setup-social-vault">
  Step-by-step guide to configure your Social Vault
</Card>

## Deep Dive

<CardGroup cols={3}>
  <Card title="Timelock Details" icon="clock" href="/core-concepts/social-vault/timelock">
    How timelocks work
  </Card>

  <Card title="Guardian System" icon="users" href="/core-concepts/social-vault/guardians">
    Managing your Guardians
  </Card>

  <Card title="Duress PIN" icon="mask" href="/core-concepts/social-vault/duress-pin">
    Configuring duress mode
  </Card>
</CardGroup>