What it changes
Non-custodial wallets give users more direct control, but also make them responsible for backups and transaction safety.
Main risk
If the seed phrase is lost or stolen, there may be no recovery support like a normal account password reset.
Related pages
Read about seed phrases, self-custody and wallets.
How to use this term
Use Non-custodial wallet as a practical checkpoint when comparing exchanges, wallets, cards or on-chain tools.
What to check
Check how the term appears in fees, limits, account rules, wallet flows and risk notes before making a platform decision.