How it works

A timer, a contract, and a wallet you control.

DeadSwitch does not decide whether someone has died. It gives an owner a simple on-chain rule: if they stop checking in for a chosen amount of time, their named beneficiary may claim the ETH held in the will.

The basic idea

Set a rule once. Keep checking in.

First, create a will. Connect the wallet that owns the funds, choose a beneficiary, set how often you will check in, and deposit ETH. The smart contract records those choices on Ethereum.

Then, stay active. Each check-in resets the timer. You can also add more ETH or cancel the will while it is active. This site only helps you send transactions; it never holds your private key.

If the timer runs out, the beneficiary can try to claim. They connect their own wallet and submit the owner’s address. The contract checks the beneficiary and the timer before moving any funds.

A missed check-in only shows inactivity. It is not legal proof of death, and the contract cannot settle inheritance disputes. Review the contract and use small amounts while testing.