Zeal is a self-custodial fintech platform that provides an on-chain digital wallet, enabling users to manage their cryptocurrencies, collectibles, and DeFi assets securely without relying on traditional banks. The platform offers features such as a self-custodial debit card, fast crypto bank transfers, and an annual yield of up to 8% on selected assets, ensuring users maintain complete control over their financial transactions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Managing cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and DeFi assets often requires users to rely on centralized exchanges or custodial wallets, which can expose them to counterparty risk and limit control over their funds. Traditional banking systems also lack seamless integration with the decentralized finance ecosystem, making it difficult for users to move between fiat and crypto.
Solution
Zeal provides a self-custodial smart wallet that gives users complete control over their digital assets and enables seamless interaction with the DeFi ecosystem. The platform leverages multi-party computation (MPC) powered by Safe technology and biometric authentication via passkeys, eliminating the need for seed phrases and enhancing security. Users can earn yield on select assets, spend crypto with a self-custodial debit card, and transfer funds between their bank accounts and crypto wallets with low fees. Zeal also supports connections to Web3 dApps and hardware wallets, providing a unified interface for managing all crypto-related activities.
Target Audience
Zeal targets individuals who want to manage their cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and DeFi assets with complete control and security, without relying on centralized intermediaries.
Features
- Self-custodial wallet with passkey-based authentication, eliminating seed phrase management
- Integration with Safe's on-chain infrastructure for secure asset storage and transaction execution
- Support for a wide range of tokens, NFTs, and DeFi protocols
- Self-custodial debit card for spending crypto in real-world transactions
- Fast and low-cost crypto bank transfers
- Earning yield on select assets through integrated DeFi platforms
- Connection to Web3 dApps via a browser extension
- Hardware wallet support for added security
- Transaction safety checks and regular security audits