Custody

All NUVA vaults are non-custodial, which means that you at all times have full control over your funds and nvAsset tokens.

• With self-custody of nvAsset tokens, your wallet functions as your personal bank. You have complete ownership but also complete responsibility for securing your private keys and wallet access.

• When you deposit into a NUVA vault, you receive vault tokens that are sent directly to your wallet. You hold these tokens yourself—NUVA does not hold them for you and cannot access them at any time.

• The vault smart contracts that manage deposits, yield distribution, and withdrawals cannot be changed or updated by NUVA or anyone else. Once deployed, the code is permanent and tamper-proof.

NUVA supports users’ custodians by integrating wallet-connection protocols that allow institution-grade qualified custodians — such as Fireblocks, Copper, Anchorage, or BitGo — to sign transactions on behalf of their clients while the platform remains fully non-custodial.

Safely Store Your Vault Tokens

The security of your vault tokens depends entirely on the security of your wallet. If your wallet is compromised, your tokens can be lost or stolen. Best practices for securing your wallet include:

• Never share your private keys or seed phrases with anyone

• Consider using a hardware or multi-signature wallet for large amounts or long-term holdings

• Do not store private keys or seed phrases in digital files or email and keep backups of your seed phrase in a secure location

• Enable all available security features on your wallet