Remme (REM)
REMME builds the distributed Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) protocol with a set of DApps to enable passwordless authentication
What is Remme?
No more passwords — and no more break-ins. REMME is a solution to make passwords obsolete, thus eliminating the human factor from the authentication process. REMME is designed to facilitate and resolve access management by building the distributed Public Key Infrastructure protocol and the set of DApps on top of it. A public key infrastructure (PKI) is a set of roles, policies, and procedures needed to create, manage, distribute, use, store, and revoke digital certificates and manage public-key encryption. This standard is based on SSL/TLS certificates, which are widely adopted in enterprise solutions such as banking and tax services. In addition, almost every device, from a laptop to a car, supports SSL/TLS that makes it possible to use REMME for IoT. The critical point of traditional PKI is the trusted certification authority and centralized architecture.
REMME is a next-gen data protection solution as it removes friction, increases user experience, and delivers high value, excelling in all security aspects.
- Removes the need for centralized storage and makes leaks of user credentials impossible.- Replaces weak means of protection (like removing the door from the wall literally — not just another password storage), i.e., REMME makes passwords and PINs obsolete (at least for 80% of the cases).
- Minimizes the human factor (phishing, social engineering, etc.), as there is no password to be stolen or given out by mistake.
Two key parts of the REMME solution are:
- REMME PKI (d) protocol: uses a custom blockchain with Bitcoin anchoring and powered by nodes to assure the stability of the system. The REMME Protocol is distributed as open source code, so everyone can use it to build their own DApps through REMME SDK.
- REMME DApps: REMME WebAuth, REMME Enterprise, and REMME for IoT will be developed during the first stage. REMME mail and REMME sign are planned to be developed during the future stages.
In addition, they offer users the option to use different 2FA (two factor authentication) options: through the most popular messenger apps for REMME WebAuth (no need to install additional apps) or using hard tokens and corporate mobile applications for REMME Enterprise (to meet internal security requirements).
Remme Token(REM)
The REM token is needed for all internal operations inside of the ecosystem, and thus operates as a utility token. Hybrid PoS+PoA consensus is used for a mix of high throughput, scalability, and security. With this approach, users do not need to wait for multiple confirmations, as the certificate will be valid immediately after creating the transaction.
Two-factor authentication provides an additional layer of security ensuring that only the owner of the account can access it, even if the private SSL/TLS certificate key has been compromised. The choice of technology for the second factor depends on the characteristics of the system, which is protected by REMME technology.
During the development of the REMME system, a number of standard and well- known components that are time-tested and proven effective by numerous audits were used. REMME will use the blockchain technology as a vehicle of transportation and a source of consensus to offer a solution to this problem: decentralization.
ROADMAP
Remme's current development roadmap is mummarized is summarized on this slide bellow.
1. Q4, 2015
- Idea growth and concept validation
2. 2016
- REMME Core MVP V 0.1 with 2fa on Telegram based on Emercoin
blockchain. - 5 pilot projects.
3. Q2 2017
- Blockchain Intensive Hackathon by Microsoft winner.
- Memorandum of Understanding with Ukrinmash.
- Strategic partnership with Infopulse.
4. Q3 2017
- REMME Core MVP V 0.2 - CRL infrastructure on Bitcoin blockchain,
certificate generation in a browser. - Memorandum of Understanding with DepositPhotos.
5. Q4 2017
- December 4, 2017: Pre-sale for the REMME's community whitelist.
6. Q1, 2018
- REMME Core public Alpha
- Legal structure
- Product's security audits and pen-tests
- Extending team of software engineers
- Public sale phase.
7. Q2, 2018
- At this stage, private blockchains for integration with enterprise systems will
be implemented. The planned functionality is: - Blockchain-based certificate data storage.
- Integrations with different clients’ systems.
- Bitcoin anchoring for higher auditability.
- Open source integration libraries for websites and web applications
- Additional 2FA options, such as Signal, Status, WeChat, Trezor
- Product's security audits and pen-tests
- 20+ integrations
8. Q3, 2018
- Public testing. At this stage a user can nominate itself to become a holder
of a master node, which will be processed by the existing master nodes
and, if the user is eligible by all criteria, they will be included to the list of
approved nodes. At this stage, as it is the further development of PoA,
master nodes from the list of approved nodes, will be added periodically
by REMME maintainers. Prices will be updated in a centralized manner (see
“Pricing policy”) from REMME maintainers trusted node. New prices will
take their place after 10 confirmation of the block they were introduced in.
At this stage, the system will also have cross-blockchain token transfers soeveryone who purchased REMME tokens will be able to take the full
advantage of the service. - REMME Core integration with Active Directory and SCADA systems
- Extending of decentralized ecosystem of nodes
- Product's security audits and pen-tests
- Opening sales office in London: hiring dedicated sales responsible for EU,
extending existing marketing team and hiring support team. - 50+ integrations
9. Q4, 2018
- At this stage, the release of the public system is planned, so the process of
master node management on the public service will be fully automatic
without involving REMME maintainers. - The consensus algorithm update.
- REMME Core adoption for IoT (with a focus on automotive and smart cities)
- Product's security audits and pen-tests
- Opening sales office in New York: hiring dedicated sales responsible for the
US, extending existing marketing team and hiring support team - 100+ integrations
10. Q1, 2019
- Opening sales offices in Tokyo and Singapore: hiring dedicated sales
responsible for Asia market, extending existing marketing team and hiring
support team for this region - Holding special cybersecurity events, once each 3 months
- Special cybersecurity lessons and classes in Ukraine for training specialists
for contributing REMME ecosystem
THOUGHTS ON THE PROJECT’S OPPORTUNITIES
The idea is ambitious, well thought out and is much needed to address the challenges surrounding the security and privacy on the blockchain.
Last but not least the team members and advisors are comprised of a good mix of technical and business-minded people. We believe the project should not have a difficult time finding enterprises to adopt solutions.
If you are a fan of the project you can read more about it in their official website or the media groups of Remme bellow: