Tether Launches PearPass, a Peer-to-Peer Password Manager Without Cloud Storage
Tether has launched PearPass, a peer-to-peer password manager that operates without cloud storage or centralized servers. Instead of relying on external systems, PearPass stores credentials locally on user devices and features encrypted cross-device synchronization.
The application uses end-to-end encryption with open-source cryptographic libraries, allowing users to recover their accounts using personal keys. Its architecture is fully peer-to-peer, eliminating single points of failure and removing gatekeepers from the system.
PearPass has undergone independent security auditing by Secfault Security to evaluate its resilience against real-world threats and cryptographic analysis. Additional features include built-in password generation, and the app remains functional during outages or in high-threat environments.
The codebase is fully open-source, enabling community auditing. PearPass is also the first fully open-source application in Tether's Pears ecosystem.
Tether emphasizes that PearPass is designed with privacy as a priority, aiming to withstand future centralization pressures from governments and corporations. Its launch comes amid growing concerns over breaches exposing billions of credentials. Looking ahead, Tether plans to expand the Pears ecosystem with more applications to restore user control over the internet through decentralized infrastructure.
