What Non-Custodial Means
Your funds are always in your control. Here's how.
Custodial vs Non-Custodial
| Type | Who Controls Funds |
|---|---|
| Custodial | The platform holds your money |
| Non-Custodial | YOU hold your money (your wallet) |
Polyfollow is 100% non-custodial.
What This Means for You
| Benefit | Details |
|---|---|
| You own your keys | Only you can access your wallet |
| Funds in YOUR wallet | Not on our servers |
| We can't touch your money | Technically impossible |
| No platform risk | If we go away, your funds are safe |
How Do Trades Execute Then?
When you copy a trader:
- Our system detects their trade
- We send a transaction request to your wallet
- The trade happens directly between YOUR wallet and Polymarket
- We never touch your funds
How Your Wallet Works
Your trading wallet is a dedicated Polygon wallet created for you:
| Security Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Encrypted storage | Private key encrypted with AES-256 |
| Momentary decryption | Only decrypted briefly to sign trades |
| Exportable | You can export your key anytime from Settings |
| Non-custodial | We execute trades for you, but can never withdraw your funds |
Key Takeaway
Non-custodial = You're always in control. Even if Polyfollow disappeared tomorrow, your funds and positions would be safe in your wallet.