Mobile, Open Hardware, RISC-V System-on-Chip (SoC) Development Kit
a year ago
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- #privacy
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- Precursor is an open hardware development platform for secure, mobile computation and communication.
- Features a built-in display, physical keyboard, and internal battery, remaining smaller and lighter than a smartphone.
- Powered by an FPGA-hosted, soft-core System-on-Chip (SoC), allowing full customization and inspection.
- Includes the vault app for password management with features like U2F authenticator and auto-typing passwords.
- Supports Plausibly Deniable DataBase (PDDB) for encrypted data storage with secret overlays.
- Allows encrypted backup and restoration of the PDDB via USB.
- Designed for evidence-based trust, with open-source hardware and software for full transparency.
- Portable design with a slim, machined-aluminum case, efficient power usage, and long battery life.
- Targeted at security-critical applications like password managers, crypto wallets, and secure messaging.
- Comparison with other devices shows Precursor's unique position in trustability, hackability, and portability.