Non-Custodial Assets

Non-custodial assets are digital holdings over which the user retains full control, meaning they do not rely on a third-party intermediary to hold or manage their funds. By holding their own private keys, users have absolute sovereignty over their assets, enabling them to transact without censorship or permission.

This is a radical departure from traditional banking, where assets are held by institutions that can freeze accounts or restrict transfers. While non-custodial ownership offers unparalleled freedom, it also places the entire burden of security and recovery on the user.

If a user loses access to their keys, there is no customer support to help them regain control. This paradigm is the foundation of decentralized finance, where trust is placed in code and cryptography rather than human institutions.