A non-custodial wallet, also known as a self-custody wallet, is a digital wallet that allows individuals to securely store and manage their digital assets without relying on a third-party custodian. It promotes financial autonomy and privacy, offering a secure and accessible way to manage digital wealth.
Unlike custodial wallets, which involve trusting a centralised entity with the custody of assets, non-custodial wallets give users full control and ownership of their funds, providing them with security over their digital assets.
Key features of a non-custodial wallet include decentralisation, security, privacy, control, and compatibility. By eliminating the need for intermediaries, non-custodial wallets promote the principles of decentralisation and empower individuals to manage their finances by using cryptographic techniques to secure private keys, ensuring that only the wallet owner can access and manage their assets.
Non-custodial wallets offer enhanced privacy, as users do not need to disclose personal information to a third party and have complete control over their funds, as they hold the private keys required to initiate transactions. Additionally, custodial wallets are usually compatible with multiple blockchain networks, allowing users to store various types of digital assets in one place.
