Ramp Network launches multichain wallet to eliminate third‑party

Ramp Network unveiled a new multichain wallet that integrates buying, swapping and cashing out digital assets into a single self‑custodial app, removing the need for third‑party services [1]. The product builds on Ramp’s existing on‑ramp, off‑ramp and cross‑chain infrastructure and is initially available globally, except the European Union.

Key takeaways

• The wallet supports Bitcoin, Ethereum and assets on eight networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism and Solana [1].
• Users verify their identity once; the same verification covers all supported chains and transactions [1].
• All private keys remain under user control, secured by passkeys with optional export capability [1].
• Cross‑chain swaps are performed natively inside the app, without routing to centralized exchanges or using blockchain bridges [2].
• The service is not yet available in the EU, with future regional rollouts planned as regulatory conditions evolve [1].

Integrated self‑custody across multiple chains

Ramp’s press release notes that the company has long operated as the infrastructure layer behind crypto purchases in partner apps such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet, serving over 10 million users worldwide [1]. By launching its own wallet, Ramp brings that infrastructure directly to consumers, allowing a single account to hold, trade and cash out assets across supported chains. The wallet uses USDC on Base as a core balance for transfers, payments and in‑app activity, while still offering the ability to hold native assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum on their respective networks [1].

The company emphasizes that most self‑custodial wallets rely on external providers for core functions, leading to fragmented experiences and repeated identity checks. Ramp’s solution consolidates these steps: a single identity verification unlocks buying, swapping and withdrawing across all supported assets, and the wallet’s architecture eliminates the need for third‑party bridges or custodial exchanges [2]. Users can purchase crypto with cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay and local payment options, then swap between any supported assets—including cross‑chain pairs such as BTC to SOL—directly within the app [2].

Security and future expansion

Security remains a cornerstone of the offering. The wallet is described as “self‑custodial throughout,” with private keys stored on the device and protected by passkeys; users may export keys if they wish to move to a different setup [1][2]. Ramp plans to broaden the list of supported chains and assets in subsequent releases, signaling a phased multichain strategy aimed at simplifying self‑custody while preserving user control [1].