Guides

In-depth explanations of the concepts behind Dash and how they protect your data.

Encryption

AES-256 Encryption & How Dash Protects Your Notes

Learn how AES-256-GCM encryption works, what PBKDF2 key derivation is, and how Dash encrypts your pages with zero-knowledge client-side encryption.

Ephemeral Notes That Delete Themselves

Understand what self-destructing notes are, why they’re useful for sensitive information, and how Dash implements timed automatic deletion.

How Offline-First Architecture Keeps Your Data Local

Learn what offline-first architecture means, how it compares to cloud-based apps, and how Dash stores everything on your device.

What Privacy-First Means & Why It Matters

Explore what privacy-first design means, zero-knowledge architecture, and how Dash ensures your data never leaves your device.

Real Encryption, Not Just a Lock Screen

Learn how Dash’s app lock uses AES-256-GCM to encrypt all your notes on disk, with Touch ID integration and auto-lock timers.

Silent Protection Under Coercion

Learn how Dash’s decoy password silently hides your data behind convincing decoy notes when you’re forced to unlock. Plausible deniability, built in.

Wiki-Style Links Between Your Notes

Connect your notes with [[ wiki links, build a personal knowledge base, and navigate between pages instantly.

Secure Crypto Recovery Phrase Backup

Store crypto wallet seed phrases in a secure numbered grid with BIP-39 validation and AES-256 encryption.

Private AI That Never Leaves Your Device

Use AI to summarize, rewrite, brainstorm, and chat — powered by local models like Ollama and LM Studio. No cloud, no API keys.