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How fomo keeps your crypto secure

How fomo's non-custodial wallet protects your funds and what you can do to stay safe.

Written by Klutch

fomo is a non-custodial crypto trading app. Your tokens are always in your wallet and under your control, and only you can access them. fomo never holds your funds on your behalf, and no one at fomo can move, hold, or access your tokens.

When you create a fomo account, the app creates a wallet that belongs to you. Your private keys are tied to your account and secured through your Google Account or Apple ID login. You do not need to write down a seed phrase or manage key files.

Your account is protected by two layers. Your Google Account or Apple ID is your primary login, and FaceID (for iPhone users) is your biometric authentication required for opening the app, authorizing withdrawals, and exporting your private keys. Even if someone had access to your unlocked phone, they could not withdraw funds or export keys without passing the biometric check.

Your private key is never stored in one place. It is split into multiple shares and distributed so that no single party, including fomo, holds enough to reconstruct it. The key is only reassembled inside a secure hardware environment for the brief moment needed to sign a transaction.

Keep your email account secure. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication if you have not already. Your email is the gateway to your fomo wallet. Your biometric authentication keeps your private keys safe.

If your an iPhone user, keep FaceID enabled.

Be cautious with your private keys. If you export them, treat them like a bank password. Never share them with anyone. Never store them on any digital devices or take a screenshot of it. You can always access your private keys at anytime through the app.

Watch out for phishing. fomo will never ask for your private keys, passwords, or login credentials through email, DMs, or any other channel.

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