Active Self-Custody Report

Security has evolved beyond storage

This report commissioned by Tangem and prepared by Protocol Theory explores on how self-custody is going active.

The three pillars of Active Self-Custody.

Cold wallets are increasingly described not just as places where assets are stored, but as devices that govern how assets are used. Security remains the foundation. The role expands from storage to control.

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Store

Assets are secured offline, with ownership and approval clearly defined

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Grow

Participation without surrendering custody. Users can manage positions, swap assets, and engage with protocols while retaining oversight

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Spend

Everyday relevance. Secure balances, particularly stablecoins, can be used in bounded and intentional ways rather than sitting idle.

Main findings

The tangible results behind our leap toward a new era of self-custody.

#1
Most loved wallet
Tangem ranked #1 in crypto wallet user satisfaction according to an independent survey*
6M+
Total Wallets Produced
That's over 6 million card-based wallets now out in the wild
1M+
Community Members
From first-time users to seasoned holders, the Tangem community keeps growing stronger every day
230
Worldwide countries
Available in stores and online across more countries than ever before

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