Edge

Edge is a non-custodial mobile wallet for iOS and Android that lets users buy, store, swap, and spend crypto across more than 120 assets without ever handling raw seed phrases. Its defining feature is a zero-knowledge security architecture that encrypts private keys on the user's device before any data leaves it, meaning Edge's servers hold only an encrypted blob they cannot read.

What Edge Is

Founded in 2014 as Airbitz and rebranded to Edge in 2017, the company operates as a US-based entity and has accumulated more than 3.3 million accounts across approximately 180 countries. The wallet is mobile-only — no desktop application, no browser extension — and is available on both iOS and Android with open-source code hosted on GitHub.

The product is built for users who want genuine self-custody without the friction that typically comes with it. Most self-custody wallets require users to safeguard a 12- or 24-word seed phrase; if the phrase is lost, so are the funds. Edge replaces that single point of failure with a username-and-password login system. The private key material is encrypted locally, then the encrypted blob is replicated across a peer-to-peer network of cloud servers. Users can restore their wallet on any new device by logging in with credentials they already know. The seed phrase still exists and is exportable, but users are not required to manage it directly.

Zero-Knowledge Security Architecture

Edge's security model rests on client-side encryption. When a user sets up a wallet, all key generation happens on the device itself. The encrypted backup is then distributed across redundant servers in a peer-to-peer topology, so there is no single server whose compromise exposes user funds. Edge's infrastructure never receives or stores unencrypted key material — the company cannot access funds even if compelled or breached.

The application supports PIN and biometric authentication for daily use. It also includes a Duress Mode: a secondary PIN that opens a decoy wallet with a separate balance, designed for situations where a user is physically coerced into unlocking the app. The decoy wallet is indistinguishable from the real one to an outside observer.

The codebase is open-source under the EdgeApp organization on GitHub, allowing independent security researchers to audit the implementation.

Supported Networks and Assets

Edge supports eight primary blockchains: Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Avalanche, Tron, Optimism, Polygon, and Solana. The wallet handles major token standards across these chains — ERC-20, BEP-20, TRC-20, and SPL — covering more than 120 assets in total. Solana and SPL-token support is integrated natively alongside the other chains, with no separate app or configuration required.

Beyond the mainstream chains, Edge has made notable commitments to privacy-focused assets. The wallet officially supports Monero (XMR) with an endorsement from the Monero team — a distinction that few mobile wallets hold. A July 2026 update added full Monero sync and private key import, easing migration from wallets that had been removing Monero support. Zcash is also fully supported, with Edge implementing the Zcash Ironwood network upgrade in August 2026 and adding Zcash Private Payment Names (human-readable address aliases) in June 2026.

Integrated Services

Edge aggregates several third-party services into a single interface so users can manage the full lifecycle of their crypto without leaving the app.

Buying and selling: Fiat on-ramps are available through Simplex, MoonPay, Paybis, and Banxa. Fees range from approximately 1.5% for ACH transfers to around 8% for cash-equivalent purchases. As of August 2026, eligible US users can fund purchases using Cash App Pay via MoonPay, linking their Cash App balance directly to the buy flow without entering card details separately.

Swapping: Crypto-to-crypto exchanges are routed through integrated DEX partners with provider-dependent spreads. The swap feature is available in-app without connecting to an external site.

Spending: Through a Bitrefill integration, users can purchase gift cards and mobile top-ups with their crypto balances. The wallet also supports WalletConnect, enabling connection to external dApps from the mobile interface.

Staking: Staking options are available for select assets via third-party partnerships rather than native protocol integration. Coverage is limited compared to dedicated staking platforms.

Privacy Features

In February 2026, Edge integrated the NYM Mixnet at the network layer. Users who enable it route their wallet traffic through NYM's decentralized mix network, obfuscating transaction metadata — including IP address and timing patterns — that would otherwise be visible to internet service providers and surveillance infrastructure. This goes beyond standard on-chain privacy tools by addressing the network-level correlation attacks that can de-anonymize even private-coin transactions.

Combined with Monero and Zcash support, the NYM integration positions Edge toward the privacy-maximalist segment of the self-custody market.

Security Track Record

In 2023, Edge publicly disclosed a vulnerability in which a logging component had inadvertently captured private key material for approximately 600 accounts — representing 0.02% of the user base at the time. Identified losses totaled a low five-figure USD amount. The flaw was patched within hours of discovery, and Edge published a full disclosure. The incident is notable both for its limited scope and for the company's transparency in communicating it.

As a hot wallet running entirely on mobile hardware without a secure element chip, Edge shares the structural security trade-offs of all software wallets. Users managing large balances typically pair Edge with a hardware wallet or cold storage solution.

Who Edge Is For

Edge works best for users who want genuine self-custody across multiple chains from a single mobile interface, without the burden of managing seed phrases manually. The username-based recovery model significantly lowers the stakes of losing or replacing a device. The integrated buy, sell, swap, and spend features reduce the need to move funds to centralized exchanges for routine operations.

The wallet's Solana support alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, and privacy coins makes it a viable option for users active across multiple ecosystems. Its open-source codebase and history of proactive security disclosure have earned it a reasonable trust level within the non-custodial wallet space after nearly a decade of operation.