Abstract
Disclosed is KTKN-Vault, a decentralized P2P password management system. The core innovation is the elimination of the traditional "Master Password" vulnerability in favor of "Device-Specific Encryption Keys." The vault is encrypted using keys stored exclusively in the device's secure hardware module (e.g., Secure Enclave, TPM) and accessed via biometric authentication (e.g., Face ID, WebAuthn). The encrypted vault data is synchronized across devices via a private KTKN-OS Space. While the data is replicated P2P, it remains inaccessible without the specific hardware keys on authorized devices, ensuring that compromising one device or password does not compromise the vault.
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Recommended Citation
Judson, Matthew D., "KTKN-Vault: Decentralized Password Management with Device-Specific Encryption Keys", Technical Disclosure Commons, (December 02, 2025)
https://www.tdcommons.org/dpubs_series/8964