Abraxas Wallet & Data — A new standard for private, resilient digital identity and assets
Abraxas Wallet & Data is a unified platform that centers on secure key management, private data ownership, and interoperable integrations. It blends modern cryptographic primitives with practical developer APIs and carefully designed user controls so individuals and organizations can manage digital value and data without sacrificing privacy or convenience.
Quick Snapshot
Abraxas combines hardened wallet features, encrypted off-chain data stores, and flexible access controls for teams and individuals. It supports account recovery with social and multi-agent patterns while ensuring no plaintext private keys are ever retained by third parties.
Mission
To return control of identity and data to the owners, removing the need to trust centralized custodians while making developer integration frictionless.
Security & Privacy
Security is the cornerstone of Abraxas. At the heart is a client-side cryptographic model: private keys and sensitive data are generated and encrypted on the user's device. Abraxas uses well-established, auditable algorithms — modern asymmetric cryptography for signing and encryption, authenticated symmetric encryption for local caches, and deterministic key derivation for wallet hierarchies. The platform supports hardware-backed keystores such as secure enclaves, TPMs, and popular hardware wallets for stronger attestation.
Privacy is enforced by design. Metadata minimization, selective disclosure, and purpose-specific credentials reduce unnecessary exposure — when you share a credential, you share only what's required. Optional zero-knowledge proofs and blind signatures are available for workflows that require proof without disclosure. Abraxas never needs to see or store plaintext secrets to give recovery or verification options: recovery flows rely on split secrets, social guardianship, and verifiable encrypted backups that only the owner can decrypt.
// 1) Generate seed locally (BIP39 / custom entropy)
// 2) Derive keys with hardened paths for each purpose
// 3) Store private key in device keystore or encrypted backup
// 4) Use public keys for on-chain interactions and API registration
// 5) Optional: use blinded credentials for privacy-preserving attestations
Architecture & Data Model
Abraxas separates responsibilities into clear layers: the client (wallet UI and local agent), a minimal relay layer for message brokering, an optional encrypted data store for user-owned metadata, and a set of pluggable connectors for blockchains, identity networks, and enterprise systems. The relay is intentionally stateless: it routes encrypted messages and stores blobs only when instructed, and only in encrypted form. The data store follows an "owner-first" model — even when hosted by a third party, all records are end-to-end encrypted and tagged with access policies that are verifiable by the owner's devices.
Data objects are versioned, signed, and time-stamped. Every modification produces a signed delta that the owner can audit. This makes it simple to implement revocation, audit trails, and reproducible verifications without exposing raw secrets. Interoperability is achieved through open standards for DID (Decentralized Identifiers), Verifiable Credentials, and common messaging formats; Abraxas also provides lightweight adapters for legacy identity and token systems to ease migration.
User Data Controls & Governance
Users control their data with granular permissions: read, write, share, and delegate. Permission grants are explicit, revocable, and time-bound. Shared records can be configured as read-only snapshots or collaborative documents with cryptographic change tracking. For organizations, Abraxas supports delegated administrative models where teams can request access using audited approval flows; requested access generates verifiable attestations that owners can accept or deny.
The platform also includes privacy-safe telemetry and minimal analytics for administrators, using differential privacy where aggregate insights are needed. No sensitive identifiers are stored in telemetry pipelines; when troubleshooting requires richer context, users can opt in and provide ephemeral, scoped logs that expire automatically.
Developer API & Integration
Abraxas ships with a clean, RESTful and WebSocket-capable API plus SDKs for JavaScript, TypeScript, Swift, Kotlin, and Rust. The SDKs abstract secure key operations into simple calls: generateKey, sign, encrypt, share, and recover — each returning provenance metadata so integrators can maintain auditability. Built-in adapters make it straightforward to route signed transactions to blockchains, anchor metadata in verifiable logs, or mint credentials against trusted issuers.
Because Abraxas emphasizes user sovereignty, the API supports "delegated service" patterns where a service can request a cryptographic proof rather than raw credentials. For example, a mortgage provider can request a signed proof of income without receiving underlying bank statements. SDKs include utilities for constructing and verifying selective disclosure proofs and for building attestation workflows that respect privacy-preserving defaults.
const claim = { name: "Verified Contributor", scope: "docs", issuedAt: Date.now() };
const signed = await abraxas.keyManager.sign(claim);
const shareToken = await abraxas.dataStore.encryptFor(recipientPubKey, signed);
// Recipient verifies signature and decrypts claim
Practical Use Cases
Abraxas is intentionally broad: it fits individuals who want a hardened self-custody wallet, teams that need secure sharing and audit trails, and enterprises balancing compliance with privacy. Typical scenarios include:
- Decentralized finance (DeFi): Manage multiple chain accounts, sign transactions with hardware-backed keys, and store off-chain metadata for portfolio analytics.
- Digital identity: Issue and verify verifiable credentials with selective disclosure for KYC-lite and reputation systems.
- Secure collaboration: Share encrypted documents with time-limited access and signed change logs for provenance.
- Enterprise secrets: Rotate API keys and service credentials with auditable delegations and emergency breakglass procedures.
- Offline workflows: Support air-gapped signing workflows and QR-based message passing for environments where network access is restricted.
Each use case benefits from the platform's audit-first model: every permission, share, and signature is recorded in a way that owners can independently verify without revealing private data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abraxas a custodial wallet?
No. Abraxas is built around self-custody. Private keys are generated and stored on the user's device or chosen hardware keystore. Optional encrypted backups are available but are encrypted with keys only the owner controls.
How does recovery work if I lose my device?
Recovery supports multiple patterns: social recovery using trusted guardians, split-seed approaches (Shamir-like secret sharing), and recovery through pre-authorized recovery agents that can confirm identity via multi-factor proofs. In all flows, no third party can reconstruct the full private key without explicit cooperation from the owner and cryptographic proof exchanges.
Can Abraxas be used in regulated environments?
Yes. The platform offers compliance-friendly features such as auditable logs, configurable retention policies, and enterprise-grade access controls. It also supports optional integrations with compliance providers while maintaining the privacy-first defaults unless administrators explicitly opt into broader data exchange.
What standards does Abraxas support?
Abraxas embraces open standards such as W3C DID & Verifiable Credentials, OpenID Connect extensions for decentralized identity, and common blockchain transaction formats. Where bespoke features are needed, extensions are designed to be compatible with standard verification flows.
Why Abraxas?
Abraxas strikes a pragmatic balance between security, usability, and interoperability. Many wallet projects focus only on on-chain keys or only on identity; Abraxas treats keys, data, and authorization as first-class citizens, making it easier to build privacy-respecting experiences that integrate with real-world services. The architecture is modular so organizations can adopt just the pieces they need — a lightweight client for individuals or a fully managed set of connectors for larger teams — without compromising the owner's control.
Beyond the technology, Abraxas is rooted in an ethos: give people tools that make stewardship of their digital life feasible and transparent. Whether you're a developer building the next permissionless marketplace, an operator securing critical secrets, or an individual protecting personal data, Abraxas aims to be the versatile foundation that respects your autonomy.