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Non-Custodial Trading

Definition

Non-custodial trading permits users to exchange digital assets without relinquishing control of their private keys. This method utilizes decentralized exchanges (DEXs) or peer-to-peer protocols, where transactions occur directly between participants’ wallets via smart contracts. Users maintain full sovereignty over their funds throughout the trading process, reducing counterparty risk associated with centralized intermediaries. It represents a core tenet of decentralization within the digital asset market.