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Self-custodial

A self-custodial staking dashboard is a user interface that allows individuals or institutions to stake their cryptocurrency assets directly from wallets they control, without handing over custody of those assets to a third party.

Here’s a breakdown of what it means:

Self-Custodial

  • You control your private keys.

  • Your assets never leave your wallet.

  • No third party (like an exchange or custodial service) can move your funds.

Staking Dashboard

  • A visual interface (typically web- or app-based) that lets you:

    • Delegate tokens

    • Track staking rewards and performance

    • Monitor validator health

    • View transaction history

    • Unstake or re-delegate funds

  • Often integrates with hot wallets (e.g., browser extensions, mobile wallets) and cold wallets (e.g., Ledger, Trezor) for secure interaction.

Why It Matters

  • Security: You reduce counterparty risk since you're not relying on a third party to hold or manage your assets.

  • Transparency: All actions are visible on-chain and initiated by you.

  • Sovereignty: You remain in full control of your assets and staking decisions.

Example Use Case (Moonlet)

Moonlet offers a self-custodial staking dashboard that allows users to connect their wallets and delegate tokens to our secure, institutional-grade validators across networks like Solana, Zilliqa, and others. All staking transactions occur entirely on-chain, and Moonlet never has access to your private keys or assets.