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Self Custody

SECURITY AT RELAI

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Secure and regulated

Relai operates under strict financial regulations. That means your data is handled with the highest level of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. We are independently audited, and built to international best practices.

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MiCa
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Relai EU is registered as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the new MiCA framework with the French AMF.

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Relai AG is an SRO member (Self Regulatory Organisation) of VQF (Verein zur Qualitätssicherung von Finanzdienstleistungen).

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We operate according to Swiss financial security standards and are fully compliant with Swiss anti-money laundering laws.

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Relai is self-custodial. Even if our platform went offline, your assets would always stay under your control.

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Self Custody

Your keys,
your coins

The Relai app includes a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet, putting you in total control. This means only you can access your Bitcoin – no third parties, no compromises. With Relai, your private keys remain in your hands, ensuring your funds are yours.

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You don’t need a bank or exchange to store your funds.

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Your Bitcoin stays safe from breaches and insolvency.

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With private keys, only you can approve transactions.

Why non-custodial
matters

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Bitcoin Self-Custody

You control your Bitcoin and private keys. You’re fully responsible for security.

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Bitcoin Custodian Services

Your service provider (the broker or exchange) controls your Bitcoin and private keys. You trust them to keep your funds safe.

  • Full control over private keys and funds
  • No risk of exchange hacks affecting personal funds
  • No one can freeze or restrict access
  • Transactions cannot be censored or reversed
  • No full control over funds, subject to third-party policies
  • Vulnerable to hacks, exchange failures, or fraud
  • Funds can be frozen or restricted
  • Transactions can be monitored or blocked

FAQ

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