Dfns
Dfns
Dfns is an API-based wallet-as-a-service platform for developers, fintechs and regulated institutions. It uses multi-party computation (MPC) and threshold signature schemes: private keys are never reassembled in one place and the client institution retains full control, so Dfns does not act as a custodian of funds. Founded in Paris in 2020, it reports over 400 banks, fintechs and institutions and more than 20 million managed wallets.
Data & conditions
| Service type | Stablecoin infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Pricing model | Not disclosed |
| Custody model | MPC |
| Customer type | Fintech, Enterprise, Developers, Platforms |
| Certifications | SOC2-T2 |
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
| Supported countries | EEA, US, UK, MENA, APAC |
| Segment | B2B |
| MiCA / License status | Not disclosed |
Strengths
- Security built on MPC/TSS with SOC 2 Type II and a claimed zero-breach track record.
- Non-custodial model: custody stays with the client institution, Dfns does not hold assets.
- Broad adoption (400+ institutions) and solid backers (ADQ/Further Ventures, White Star Capital).
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
Weaknesses
- B2B infrastructure: not accessible to end consumers.
- MPC and delegated-signing integration requires technical skills and dedicated engineering.
- No notable sovereignty drawback documented.
Verdict
Score 4.2/5, very strong profile. In its favour: security built on MPC/TSS with SOC 2 Type II and a claimed zero-breach track record. The trade-off to weigh: b2B infrastructure: not accessible to end consumers.
On the Sovereignty lens the score is 3.9/5 (very strong): the strength is fund control (3.9/5).
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
Does Dfns custody users' crypto?
No. It provides the MPC-based wallet infrastructure, but custody and control stay with the client institution: Dfns does not hold end users' assets.
Can an individual use Dfns?
Not directly. It is infrastructure for fintechs and institutions that want to offer wallets to their own users through APIs.
Sources
- Official service page Descrizione · Wallet Data verified on Jul 17, 2026
- businesswire.com Investors Data verified on Jul 17, 2026