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Wallet Security

DgenFren takes wallet security seriously. Here’s how your keys are protected.

Encryption

All private keys are encrypted using AES-256-GCM with PBKDF2 key derivation before being stored in the database.

  • Algorithm: AES-256-GCM (authenticated encryption)
  • Key derivation: PBKDF2 with a server-side encryption key
  • What’s encrypted: Solana private keys and EVM private keys
  • What’s stored: Only the encrypted ciphertext + IV + auth tag

The encryption key is a 32-byte hex value stored as a server environment variable (ENCRYPTION_KEY). It never touches the database.

Non-Custodial Design

DgenFren is non-custodial in spirit:

  • Your wallets are generated on the server
  • Private keys are encrypted and stored — not held in plaintext
  • You can export your keys at any time using /export
  • If you export and import into another wallet, you have full independent access

Exporting Your Keys

/export

This displays your decrypted private keys. Handle with extreme care:

  • Do not share the export message with anyone
  • Delete the message after saving your keys
  • Store keys in a secure password manager or hardware wallet

What DgenFren Cannot Do

  • Cannot access your keys without the encryption key
  • Cannot spend funds without executing a trade command
  • Does not hold or pool user funds
  • Each user has completely separate wallets

Wallet Architecture

WalletChainsKey Type
SolanaSolana onlyEd25519 keypair (base58)
EVMEthereum, Base, Arbitrumsecp256k1 private key (hex)

Your EVM wallet uses the same address across all EVM chains. One key, multiple networks.

Database Security

  • The PostgreSQL database stores only encrypted key blobs
  • Database access is restricted to the application server
  • No external database access is exposed

Recommendations

  1. Export and back up your keys after creating your account
  2. Don’t keep large amounts in the bot wallet — deposit what you plan to trade
  3. Use /balance regularly to verify your holdings
  4. See Best Practices for more security tips