Guide
Self-custodial vs custodial wallets.
"Not your keys, not your coins." Understand the difference before choosing where to keep your crypto.
A custodial wallet is operated by a third party that holds your private keys. It feels like a bank account — easy password resets, customer support that can reverse mistakes — but you rely entirely on that company’s solvency and honesty.
A self-custodial wallet like DueWallet gives you the keys. Nobody can freeze or seize your funds, and you can interact with any blockchain application directly. The responsibility for backup and security is yours.
Why people choose self-custody
True ownership
Your assets are not an IOU on a company’s balance sheet.
No counterparty risk
Exchange hacks and bankruptcies cannot touch your funds.
Open access
Use any dApp, any chain, anywhere, without permission.
Privacy
No account or personal data is required to create a wallet.
Always available
No withdrawal limits, freezes or maintenance windows.
Censorship resistant
Transactions cannot be blocked by an intermediary.
Take full control of your crypto today.
Create a DueWallet in under a minute. No sign-up, no email, no KYC to get started. Just you and your keys.