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Unchained

A-
Collaborative MultisigDistributed1/4 independence pillarsSelf-Sovereign
Visit Unchained
By Steve L, Editorial Lead·Reviewed by Proof of Custody Editorial
·Last updated Feb 18, 2026
83
Custody & SecurityEase of UseFeesFeaturesTransparencySupport
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
86
Ease of Use20% weight
80
Fees15% weight
76
Features10% weight
82
Transparency10% weight
84
Support10% weight
87
Assessment
Key Strength

Buy directly into collaborative custody. IRA, lending, and inheritance built in.

Primary Risk

Requires hardware key management. Higher learning curve for new users.

Custody Features

Custody feature data not yet available.

Fees
1% + trading spread
Minimum$0
Custody Independence Standard
1 of 4 pillars met
Vendor independenceDepends on configuration
Entropy independenceDepends on configuration
Control independenceMet
Operational independenceDepends on configuration

2 independent parties or systems must fail before a Unchained holder's bitcoin is at risk.

  • •No single party can move funds, which is a genuine structural strength.
  • •Vendor and entropy independence depend on the holder using devices from different manufacturers. A holder who buys several units of the same model reduces this arrangement to a single vendor failure domain.
  • •The holder retains responsibility for geographic separation, device maintenance, and heir handoff.
How this is assessed →
Insurance

Unchained's custody insurance is not publicly disclosed.

Frequently asked questions
Is Unchained safe?+

Unchained uses a collaborative multisig model and scores 83/100 in our independent review, including 86/100 on custody security. No single institution can unilaterally move funds. Safety depends on your priorities; see the full score breakdown above.

Is my bitcoin insured at Unchained?+

Unchained's custody insurance is not publicly disclosed in a form we can verify. Where it exists, custody insurance covers specific named events up to shared limits and does not cover price loss. Confirm coverage in writing before relying on it.

What happens to my bitcoin if Unchained fails?+

Unchained's architecture distributes control, so no single institution's failure alone can move or lose your bitcoin. Recovery depends on the specific structure; see the custody section above.

Does Unchained support inheritance?+

Unchained does not advertise a dedicated inheritance or beneficiary feature in the data we track. Confirm current options with the provider, since custody inheritance handling changes.

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Unchained vs Others

vs OnrampA
90/100
vs Onramp FinanceA
89/100
vs UnchainedA-
85/100
vs Onramp LendingA-
84/100