Wallet safety guide

Non-Custodial Wallet Safety: What Users Actually Control

A non-custodial wallet means the user controls the recovery phrase and keys. That increases control, but also means backup mistakes, phishing, malware, and rushed recovery decisions can permanently matter.

No seed inputSelf-custody moves the key from an institution to you. That is power, not magic.

Safety checks

Know who controls the seed phrase
Separate wallet software trust from device trust
Plan backup and inheritance basics
Treat privacy and custody as different topics

Independent educational guide. Verify official wallet sources via cakewallet.com or official app stores.

FAQ

Does non-custodial mean safer?

It can reduce custodial counterparty risk, but it increases personal responsibility.

Is privacy the same as custody?

No. Custody is about who controls keys; privacy is about what information leaks through usage and infrastructure.

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