Self-custodial digital asset platform Bron has launched FaceScan, a wallet recovery feature designed to help users regain access to their digital assets after losing access to their passkeys or devices.
Powered by iProov’s Dynamic Liveness™ technology, FaceScan uses a single facial scan to verify that the person attempting recovery is genuinely present and is the same person who originally set up the account.
The feature addresses one of the challenges of self-custody: unlike conventional online accounts, self-custodial wallets typically do not have a central provider that can reset a password when users lose their credentials or devices.
Research published in June 2026 estimated that 774 million people worldwide owned cryptocurrency, highlighting the growing number of users who may need secure methods for maintaining access to digital assets.
Recovery without a seed phrase
FaceScan complements Bron’s existing Guardian recovery option, which allows two trusted contacts selected by the user to help verify their identity during account recovery.
Users can choose either FaceScan or Guardian recovery, or set up both options. FaceScan is available globally across devices and operating systems.
According to Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov, Dynamic Liveness is designed to confirm that the legitimate account owner is physically present in front of the camera while helping protect against impersonation attempts.
“Account recovery has always been the hardest problem in self-custody,” Bud said. “Losing your device or credentials shouldn’t mean you lose access to what belongs to you.”
Bron founder Dmitry Tokarev said the new feature is intended to address the tension between maintaining direct control over digital assets and having a practical recovery mechanism.
FaceScan allows users to recover their wallet without relying on a seed phrase, identity document or third party taking custody of their assets. Bron said the process also allows users to confirm that they are the person who originally set up the account without the platform needing to know their identity.
The launch reflects a broader effort within digital asset infrastructure to make self-custody more recoverable while retaining user control over assets and credentials.
