A possible compromise would be to add a backdoor to the security module that would unlock the phone in exchange for a proof of work. It would be relatively eas

A possible compromise would be to add a backdoor to the security module that would unlock the phone in exchange for a proof of work. It would be relatively easy for the chip to offer a challenge and accept, say, a $100,000 proof of work to unlock the phone. This way, we prevent bulk surveillance but still allow the government to access high value targets' devices.