Definition ∞ Onchain personal finance refers to the management of individual financial activities, such as saving, lending, borrowing, and investing, using decentralized applications and protocols directly on a blockchain. This approach offers users greater control over their assets and transactions, often with increased transparency and reduced reliance on traditional intermediaries. It represents a shift towards self-sovereign financial management.
Context ∞ Onchain personal finance is a rapidly growing area within decentralized finance, offering alternatives to conventional banking services. Users are increasingly leveraging protocols for yield generation, collateralized loans, and peer-to-peer transactions. Challenges include user education, security of self-custody, and the need for more user-friendly interfaces to broaden mainstream adoption.