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EverKeep Project Story

Inspiration

The idea for EverKeep came from watching families struggle after losing loved ones, not just with grief, but with the nightmare of accessing digital accounts, finding important documents, and recovering memories locked in devices nobody could access. We live digital lives but have no reliable way to pass this information to loved ones when we're gone. I wanted to solve this with an automated, secure system that transfers digital legacies when needed, without complex legal processes or constant manual intervention.

What it does

EverKeep is a secure digital vault that automatically transfers important information to trusted contacts based on user inactivity. Users create encrypted vaults containing documents, passwords, photos, and sensitive information, then assign trusted contacts to each vault. The system monitors login activity and sends email reminders as deadlines approach. If users don't check in for their specified period (e.g., 6 months), assigned contacts automatically receive access to relevant vaults, ensuring critical information isn't lost forever.

How we built it

Built entirely with Bolt.new, leveraging its AI-assisted development for rapid prototyping and iteration. The tech stack prioritized security and reliability:

Supabase: Authentication, real-time database, and built-in security features
Cloudinary: Secure document and media storage with optimization
Netlify: Reliable deployment with continuous integration
Resend: Professional email delivery for critical notifications

The architecture evolved in phases: core vault system, contact management, inactivity monitoring with progressive notifications, and finally client-side encryption for sensitive data.

Challenges we ran into

Email Reliability: Notification delivery is literally life-and-death, spent significant time ensuring bulletproof email systems across different scenarios and time zones.

Security vs. Usability: Balancing military-grade security with user-friendly experience required constant iteration to avoid overwhelming users with complexity.

Emotional UX Design: Creating an interface for mortality planning without being morbid or depressing took multiple design attempts to find the right tone and visual approach.

Scope Management: Resisting feature creep (legal docs, social media integration, etc.) to stay focused on core value proposition.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Automated Peace of Mind: Unlike static storage, EverKeep actively monitors and acts when users can't
Thoughtful Security: Implemented client-side encryption while maintaining ease of use
Human-Centered Design: Every feature designed around real emotions and needs, not just technical capabilities
Rapid Development: Went from concept to fully functional app using Bolt.new's AI-assisted platform
Scalable Architecture: Built on Supabase infrastructure that can grow from individuals to enterprise use

What we learned

Technical: Building time-based systems is more complex than expected—had to consider edge cases like travel, hospitalization, and notification escalation. Security-first architecture is essential when handling sensitive inheritance data.

Design: UX for sensitive topics requires delicate balance between approachability and gravitas. Progressive disclosure helps manage complex scenarios without overwhelming users.

Bolt.new: AI-assisted development allowed focus on core logic and user experience rather than boilerplate code, enabling rapid iteration on the human-centered aspects that matter most.

What's next for EverKeep

EverKeep addresses a growing need as more assets and memories move online. The platform could expand to include major service provider integrations, automated legal document generation, or blockchain-based verification. Potential enterprise applications for secure corporate knowledge transfer and compliance.

However, the core mission remains simple: ensuring the people we care about can access what they need when we're no longer here to help them. As digital inheritance becomes essential infrastructure for modern life, EverKeep is positioned to be the trusted solution families rely on.