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Custodial wallet

A custodial wallet is a wallet or account model where a third party controls the private keys or signing infrastructure on behalf of the user.

Published and reviewed: 2 October 2026.

Definition: A custodial wallet is a wallet or account model where a third party controls the private keys or signing infrastructure on behalf of the user.

Users typically authenticate to the custodian with an account rather than directly managing recovery material for the blockchain keys.

How this concept appears in Terenval Wallet

Terenval is positioned differently: it is a non-custodial wallet, so its product model is based on user-controlled recovery material rather than provider-held keys.

Important: Custodial and non-custodial wallets have different recovery, counterparty and operational risks; neither label alone guarantees safety.

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Why the term matters

Practical meaning

Users typically authenticate to the custodian with an account rather than directly managing recovery material for the blockchain keys.

Safety

Custodial and non-custodial wallets have different recovery, counterparty and operational risks; neither label alone guarantees safety.

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Sources and review

Terenval product statements are first-party information.