Edge Wallet

Edge Wallet is a self-custody app from Edge, Inc. for iOS and Android. It keeps keys under user control and combines local encryption with account-based login and recovery.

Overview

The wallet supports common tasks such as receiving and sending assets, viewing balances, and managing multiple wallets within one app. It also includes access to additional services such as swaps and purchases through integrated partners, subject to regional availability and provider requirements.

Core Products and Services

• Create and manage wallets with user-controlled keys on iOS and Android.
• Edge uses login-style recovery with client-side encryption. Users can restore access without handling seed phrases in typical daily use.
• Manage supported coins and tokens across multiple networks from one interface.
• Swap supported assets through integrated third-party exchange services, depending on availability.
• Third-party providers supply on-ramp and off-ramp services. Identity verification can depend on region and payment method.

Technology and Features

Edge supports Monero, Arbitrum One and Base. Its interface code uses the BSD 3-Clause license, while the core’s license requires written permission to use or redistribute modified source.

Edge is built around client-side encryption. The wallet encrypts sensitive data locally on the user’s device, and the company describes that it cannot access or reset a user’s password. This model is intended to limit exposure in the event of server-side compromise because private keys and sensitive wallet information are not stored in plaintext on Edge-controlled infrastructure.

The wallet also supports multiple wallets under one account, which can help users separate funds by purpose or network. As with most wallets that interact with decentralized systems, users still need to manage risks such as phishing and malicious transaction prompts, especially when interacting with tokens, smart contracts, or third-party services that require approvals.

Edge supports PIN and biometric locks where supported by the device. These controls help reduce casual access risk but do not replace secure device practices or careful handling of login credentials.

Risks and Considerations

• Edge’s model relies on user credentials. If login credentials are lost and recovery methods are unavailable, funds may be unrecoverable.
• Wallet users are frequent targets for scams that attempt to capture credentials or trick users into sending funds.
• Buy, sell, and swap tools rely on external providers, which can introduce fees, limits, and jurisdiction-based availability differences.
• On-chain transactions are generally irreversible, and network fees vary by congestion and chain conditions.