AGE encryption
AGE is a modern, simple, and secure file-encryption format and tool designed as a safer, easier replacement for older tools like GPG.
What it is
AGE ("Actually Good Encryption") is a modern file-encryption format and tool. It was designed to be simple, hard to misuse, and secure by default — a cleaner alternative to older, complex tools like GPG.
Why it is used
AGE avoids the foot-guns of legacy encryption: no confusing key management, no insecure defaults, and a small, auditable design. That makes it a strong foundation for protecting real user data.
Why it matters
The encryption protecting your data is only as trustworthy as its design. A modern, simple, widely-reviewed format reduces the chance of subtle mistakes that break privacy.
How Atomic Blend uses it
Atomic Blend encrypts your content with AGE on your device. The AGE data key is itself sealed with your password and backup phrase, so only you can decrypt it.