# What is self-custody? Thanks to blockchain technology, we now live in a world where you can take complete control of your capital without limitations. With a Limited account, you are the sole guardian of your financial kingdom. [Open an account](https://web.limitedapp.com/signup) · [Talk to sales](https://www.limitedapp.com/en/contact) **Page title:** Self-custody for business funds **Summary:** Self-custodial accounts put your company’s capital under your control, with no intermediary holding your funds. See how it works alongside Limited cards and payments. **URL Source:** https://www.limitedapp.com/en/resources/self-custody **Language:** English (en) · Also available in: [Español (es)](https://www.limitedapp.com/es/resources/self-custody.md), [Português (pt)](https://www.limitedapp.com/pt/resources/self-custody.md), [简体中文 (zh)](https://www.limitedapp.com/zh/resources/self-custody.md), [繁體中文 (zh-HK)](https://www.limitedapp.com/zh-HK/resources/self-custody.md) --- ## The case for self-custody Not that long ago, running a global business meant trusting banks to manage your money. And pay them excessive fees when you wanted to move that capital around. Worried about security or inflation? There was nothing you could do about it. Thanks to blockchain technology, we now live in a world where you can take complete control of your capital without limitations. With a Limited account, you are the sole guardian of your financial kingdom. No banks. No middlemen. ## Be your own key master. All Limited Business accounts are self-custodial, meaning your money is completely in your control. Nobody can access it, not even us. ## Problems Solved Self-custody addresses the fundamental vulnerabilities of traditional financial systems. - **Traditional banks are not too big to fail** — Don't let poor risk management by a select few strangers doom your business. Avoid the fate of those who put their faith in failed banks. - **Crypto exchanges rely on trust** — Most exchanges are centralized, much like banks. This places your capital's safety in the hands of others. - **Economic instability depletes purchasing power** — Hyperinflation and corruption are unfortunately common across the globe, reducing purchasing power for your business and its people. ## Why choose self-custody? - **Complete Control** — Your money is completely in your control. Nobody can access it, not even us. - **No Middlemen** — Eliminate banks and intermediaries. Transact directly with anyone, anywhere. - **Cryptographic Security** — State-of-the-art encryption protects your assets from unauthorized access. - **Global Access** — Access your funds from anywhere in the world, 24/7, without restrictions. ## Your keys, your crypto. With self-custody, you hold the private keys to your assets. This means only you can authorize transactions. - **Create your wallet** — Set up your self-custodial wallet with enterprise-grade security in minutes. - **Secure your keys** — Your private keys are encrypted and stored securely. We never have access to them. - **Transact freely** — Send and receive funds globally without restrictions or intermediaries. - **Stay protected** — Optional insurance and recovery options for peace of mind. ## Enterprise-grade security Your assets are protected by the same cryptographic standards used by governments and financial institutions. - **End-to-end encryption** — All data is encrypted in transit and at rest using AES-256. - **Biometric authentication** — Use Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint for secure access. - **Multi-signature support** — Require multiple approvals for high-value transactions. - **Key recovery** — Secure recovery options if you lose access to your device. - **Fraud monitoring** — 24/7 monitoring for suspicious activity and instant alerts. - **SOC 2 certified** — Independently audited security controls and practices. ## Take back control of your capital. Self-custodial accounts with enterprise-grade security. Open yours in under 10 minutes. [Open an account](https://web.limitedapp.com/signup) · [Talk to sales](https://www.limitedapp.com/en/contact) --- > Limited is a financial technology company, not a bank. Limited, Inc. is a technology services provider and the administrator of the Limited Card Program, Limited Pay and Limited Chroma, among other programs and services. USD balances are held in accounts at FDIC-insured partner banks. FDIC insurance protects against the failure of the insured bank, not the failure of Limited, and depends on pass-through requirements being met. FDIC insurance does not cover stablecoin balances or local-currency accounts held outside the United States. Limited's services may incur transactional, cross-border and/or financing fees, as well as the costs of Limited's third-party service providers. Because Limited operates under many regulatory regimes, the way its solutions and services are provided differs by region. 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