Key Highlights:
- Tether announces the launch of PearPass today, December 17, 2025 on X.
- The password manager uses peer-to-peer syncing.
- The launch marks Tether’s expansion beyond crypto into privacy-focused technology.
Tether announced today, December 17, 2025, through social media platform X, that it has launched PearPass, a new password manager that keeps passwords only on the users’ device and not on the company servers or the cloud.
As there is no central database, hackers cannot break into one big system and steal millions of passwords all at once, something that usually happens with traditional password managers. The data stays with the owner and only the owner can control it.
Tether Launches PearPass, a Peer-to-Peer Password Manager to Eliminate Cloud Breach Risks.
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— Tether (@Tether_to) December 17, 2025
This move fits Tether’s bigger idea of building technology where users do not have to rely on middlemen and can stay safer online. PearPass is basically about more privacy, less risk, and full ownership of the user passwords.
The Cloud Breach Crisis and PearPass Solution
Over the years, huge amounts of usernames and passwords have been stolen because hackers can easily break into cloud servers or spy on people using public Wi-Fi. Traditional password managers keep everyone’s data in one place, so when they are attacked, millions of users are exposed all at once.
However, PearPass works differently. The user passwords stay on the user devices only. When the user uses it on multiple devices, they connect directly to each other using strong encryption, there is no cloud storage involved here and no company is holding the user data.
This also means hackers cannot even steal passwords by breaking into a server, and even insiders at a company cannot access user information. The user is in full control and recovering user passwords depends on the user’s own keys, not on the company’s backup system.
Tether CEO: “User Secrets Aren’t Safe in the Cloud”
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino made his message loud and clear. According to him, when secrets are stored in the cloud, they are not truly under the user’s control. He even pointed out that repeated data breaches show that the same weakness exists and these are the points where the centralized systems fail.
PearPass removes this risk by eliminating single points of failure. There are no servers, no intermediaries, and no hidden access paths.
Key Features for Security and Simplicity
PearPass brings advanced security features into a simple, easy-to-use app. It lets devices share passwords directly with each using secure peer-to-peer connections, without having to rely on others. The app can also generate strong and unique passwords instantly, so users do not have to reuse weak ones.
All of the data is protected by end-to-end encryption using open-source technology, and passwords are stored only on the user’s own device, not on the cloud. This helps avoid risks like server hacks, government data requests, or service outages.
However, if at all, access is lost, recovery depends on personal keys controlled by the user, not the company.
PearPass is especially useful in high-risk environments because it works even without internet access or during network shutdowns. The entire app is open-source, allowing experts to review the code.
The software also has been audited by Secfault Security. The audit made sure that the software can withstand advanced attacks, which include technical vulnerabilities and real-world hacking attempts.
Part of the Expanding Pear Ecosystem
PearPass is Tether’s first step into the Pear ecosystem, and user control without having any involvement of the big tech or centralized servers. Built on open-source tech, PearPass aims to give individuals more ownership over their digital lives.
The app will be free and available soon, with early users highlighting its easy setup and strong privacy, especially useful for crypto users facing phishing and SIM-swap risks.
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