The Israeli startup, launched in 2018, has launched its mainnet version of its Retrievable Transfer feature protecting users from sending their digital assets to wrong addresses. The platform employs a layer two security solution (logic layer) on a blockchain that works in two levels.

First, the recipient of the funds must enter a transaction code to receive the funds. This ensures the open channel between the sender’s and recipient’s address is trusted hence directing the transaction only to the wallet selected. Next, the sender keys in the address as many times until the correct address is provided.

One of the most significant issues affecting crypto adoption is the fear of losing funds over a small error when inputting the long alphanumeric wallet codes. The volume of BTC lost differs from report to report. Several investors have lost funds through malicious attempts or human error when sending digital assets.

Kirobo’s security layer will provide privacy enabled, retrievable transactions starting with Bitcoin users on Ledger’s hardware wallet. The platform is secured against a brute force attack and is also non-custodial, meaning users control their funds every step of the way.

Kirobo, supported by the Israeli Innovation Authority, has been testing its reverse transfer feature on the Bitcoin testnet since January. The mainnet feature will be free for any Bitcoin transactions up to $1000 on Ledger. More platforms will be added in the future, said Kirobo CEO, Asaf Naim.

On the firm’s mission, he said:

“Our aim is to make blockchain transactions as simple and as secure as online banking.”

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