G github.com Show HN: Lock – Unlock encrypted files using Bitcoin transactions I just released an open protocol called LOCK (Ledger-Originated Cryptographic Key).It lets you encrypt a file (a SEAL) and require a Bitcoin transaction to unlock it.No passwordsNo accountsNo serversJust sats, signatures, and a simple validation rule:"This file unlocks if you prove you paid."It introduces a Sovereign Access Layer — where access is enforced by proof-of-work, not permission.GitHub: https://github.com/bramkanstein/lock-protocol/Whitepaper includedMIT LicensedWould love your eyes on it — feedback, audits, questions all welcome. 3 points bramk 1 year ago 0 comments
It lets you encrypt a file (a SEAL) and require a Bitcoin transaction to unlock it.
No passwords
No accounts
No servers
Just sats, signatures, and a simple validation rule:
"This file unlocks if you prove you paid."
It introduces a Sovereign Access Layer — where access is enforced by proof-of-work, not permission.
GitHub: https://github.com/bramkanstein/lock-protocol/
Whitepaper included
MIT Licensed
Would love your eyes on it — feedback, audits, questions all welcome.