What is self-custody in crypto?

Self-custody means you hold your own private keys — no exchange, broker, or custodian controls your funds. You sign every transaction yourself. The trade-off is full responsibility: if you lose your seed phrase, no one can recover your funds.

How do I back up my crypto wallet?

Write your 12 or 24-word seed phrase on paper or steel (never digital) and store it in 2–3 secure physical locations (safe, deposit box, trusted family). Never photograph it, never type it into a website, and never share it with anyone — including support staff.

What happens if I lose my self-custodial wallet?

If you have your seed phrase, you can restore your wallet on any compatible app and recover full access. If you lose both the device and the seed phrase, the funds are permanently inaccessible — no recovery is possible. This is why backup is critical.

Is self-custody safer than an exchange?

Yes for protocol-level risk: an exchange hack or insolvency cannot affect self-custodial funds (FTX, Mt. Gox, Celsius all proved this). No for user-level risk: most crypto losses are now caused by user mistakes (phishing, scams, lost seeds). Use a hardware wallet for amounts above $10K.

What is a DeFi aggregator?

A DeFi aggregator is a platform that routes your crypto swaps across hundreds of decentralised exchanges (DEXes) simultaneously to find the best rate and lowest slippage. Instead of trading on a single DEX like Uniswap, an aggregator like Steyble splits your trade across multiple pools and chains to maximise your output.

What is a crypto super app?

A crypto super app is a single non-custodial platform that combines every DeFi service — token swapping, staking, perpetuals trading, prediction markets, copy trading, cross-chain bridging, and crypto cards — in one interface. Steyble is a crypto super app, meaning you never need to switch between multiple DeFi applications.

Is Steyble self-custodial?

Yes. Steyble is entirely non-custodial and self-custodial. You hold your private keys at all times. Steyble provides the interface and smart contract routing, but never holds, controls, or has access to your assets. Every transaction requires your explicit wallet signature.

How do prediction markets work in crypto?

Crypto prediction markets let you buy or sell shares in the outcome of real-world events using on-chain smart contracts. If you buy a 'Yes' share at $0.35, you receive $1 if the event occurs (a $0.65 profit) or lose $0.35 if it does not. Markets cover crypto prices, elections, sports results, and macro events. Steyble's prediction markets are non-custodial — your funds remain in your wallet until settlement.

What are perpetual futures in crypto?

Perpetual futures (perps) are leveraged crypto trading contracts with no expiry date. Unlike traditional futures that expire monthly, perps let you hold long or short positions indefinitely. A periodic funding rate keeps the perp price aligned with spot. Steyble perpetuals run on decentralised smart contracts — you trade directly from your own wallet with full transparency into liquidation parameters.

How does copy trading work on Steyble?

Copy trading on Steyble automatically mirrors the on-chain trades of verified top-performing wallet strategies. You choose the wallets you want to copy, set your position sizing and risk limits, and Steyble replicates their trades in real time. Unlike centralised copy trading, Steyble is non-custodial — you never give up control of your funds.

What is the best way to earn passive income with crypto in 2026?

The best methods for passive crypto income in 2026 are: (1) liquid staking ETH or SOL at 3.5–8% APY, (2) lending stablecoins on lending protocols at 5–9% APY, (3) non-custodial copy trading to mirror proven wallet strategies, (4) providing liquidity to stablecoin pools at 3–6% APY, and (5) on-chain prediction markets for event-driven returns. Steyble provides access to all five methods in a single platform.

What is the best DEX aggregator in 2026?

The best DEX aggregators in 2026 route across 15+ blockchains and 100+ liquidity sources with MEV protection. Steyble's swap aggregator covers 250+ liquidity sources across Ethereum, Solana, Arbitrum, Base, and more — consistently delivering better rates than going directly to any single DEX. For large swaps, using an aggregator saves 0.5–2% per transaction.

Self-Custody in 2026: Why Your Keys Really Do Matter

FTX taught us what happens when you trust a centralised exchange. Two years on, here is why self-custody is the only way to truly own your crypto.

In November 2022, FTX collapsed overnight. Billions in customer funds disappeared. Users who held crypto in self-custodial wallets were unaffected. Users who trusted FTX with their funds lost everything.

What Self-Custody Means

Self-custody means you control the private key to your wallet. No exchange, bank, or third party can freeze, seize, or lose your funds. The private key is a 12-24 word seed phrase that only you know. Write it on paper, store it offline, and never share it.

Ledger Nano X: most popular hardware wallet, supports 5,500+ coins
Trezor Model T: open-source alternative with strong security reputation
MetaMask: software wallet, convenient for DeFi but less secure than hardware
Steyble: non-custodial by design — you always retain key control

The Steyble Model

Steyble is built on a non-custodial architecture. When you use Steyble to swap, stake, or trade, your funds remain in your wallet. Steyble routes the transaction but never holds your assets.