Show HN: Timelocked – local, offline timed-release file encryption

Category: security

Tags: time-lock, encryption, rust

Score: 7.0/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 8, Documentation: 7, Utility: 6)

Timelocked is a portable desktop app that encrypts files with time-release decryption enforced by sequential computation puzzles (RSW-style). It offers a novel combination of offline, local security and practical use cases like inheritance planning and defense against coercion attacks, making it an interesting tool for privacy-conscious users.

Target audience: security professionals, privacy enthusiasts, individuals handling sensitive documents

Repository: https://www.timelocked.app/ · Rust · Apache-2.0

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