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What is self custody trading?

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Self custody trading means your funds and positions live in an account you control on a public blockchain, not in a company's internal ledger. On Dexari, your balances sit on Hyperliquid and remain under your control while you trade from your phone.

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Custodial vs self custodial

On a custodial platform, you deposit funds into accounts the company controls, and your balance is an entry in their database. With self custody, your account exists on a public blockchain. The app is an interface to it, not the owner of it.

What it changes in practice

Your balances and positions are publicly verifiable onchain. Withdrawals do not require anyone's approval, and your assets are not exposed to a company's balance sheet.

What you are responsible for

Self custody shifts responsibility to you. Protect access to your account and your device. Losing access to your login method is the self custody equivalent of losing your keys.

Frequently asked questions

Where are my funds actually held?
On the Hyperliquid blockchain, in an account you control. Dexari does not take custody of them.
Can I verify my balances independently?
Yes. Hyperliquid account state is public and can be inspected onchain without going through the app.
What am I responsible for?
Access. Keep your login method and device secure, since they control the account.
Does self custody change how trading works?
No. Orders, leverage, funding, and liquidations work the same. What changes is who holds the assets.

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