Edge: keys, security, fees and reviews
Software wallet
In short
- Key control
- Self-custodial: Edge is not a custodian or intermediary for users' crypto.
- Fees
- Wallet: Free to use.
- Risks and caveats
- If the username and password are lost and no recovery questions were set up, the funds in the account become inaccessible.
- Checked
- 28 October 2026
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Key facts
- Wallet type
- Software wallet
- Who holds the keys
- the user (self-custody)
- Developer
- Airbitz Inc
- Platforms
- iOS, Android
- Open source
- yes
- Official site
- edge.app
Key facts checked on 28 October 2026 against official sources.
What is Edge
Edge is a self-custodial multi-asset mobile wallet made by Airbitz Inc (dba Edge), founded in 2014 and based in San Diego. Users log in with a username and password instead of handling seed phrases, and the account is encrypted on the device before being backed up. The wallet supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Monero, Zcash, XRP and many other assets, with in-app swaps and buy/sell through partners.
Who holds the keys
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Key control | Self-custodial: Edge is not a custodian or intermediary for users' crypto. |
| Account model | Login with username and password; data is encrypted on the device and then backed up automatically to Edge's servers. |
| Recovery | A lost username and password can only be recovered through recovery questions set up in advance; Edge cannot retrieve keys or passwords. |
| Seed phrase | No seed phrase is needed for everyday backup; each wallet in an account has its own master private key. |
Features and supported networks
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported networks | Multi-asset, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dash, Dogecoin, Monero, Zcash and others. |
| Swaps | In-app exchange between assets and buy/sell through partner services. |
| Privacy (CoinJoin, Tor) | Wallet traffic can be routed through the NYM Mixnet for network-level privacy (since March 2026). |
| Stealth Routing | Payments can be routed through two Houdini Swap exchange partners so the recipient is not paid directly from the sender's wallet. |
| Duress mode | A duress PIN opens a decoy account. |
| Platforms | Mobile app with PIN or biometric login and sync across devices. |
Security and audits
- Open source: the Edge app code is published on GitHub under the BSD 3-Clause licence.
- In February 2023 Edge disclosed a bug that logged private keys after some buy/sell partner screens; about 600 keys reached Edge via uploaded logs. Version 3.3.1 fixed it.
- Edge describes a zero-knowledge, client-side encryption design.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Wallet | Free to use. |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014 | The company is founded; it is headquartered in San Diego. |
| 28 October 2017 | Airbitz renames itself Edge and announces the multi-asset Edge Wallet in limited beta. |
| 20 February 2023 | Edge learns of a private-key leak bug and ships a fix in version 3.3.1. |
| 24 March 2026 | Adds NYM Mixnet network-level privacy. |
Risks and caveats
- If the username and password are lost and no recovery questions were set up, the funds in the account become inaccessible.
- Edge cannot retrieve private keys or passwords, and outgoing transactions are irreversible.
- A 2023 bug exposed about 600 private keys through uploaded app logs; affected users were told to move funds to new wallets.
About the developer
- Legal entity
- Airbitz Inc (dba Edge).
- Founded
- 2014.
- Headquarters
- San Diego.
- Founders
- Paul Puey and William Swanson.
Official links
- Website: edge.app
- Source code: github.com/EdgeApp/edge-react-gui
- Support: support.edge.app/en
- Blog: edge.app/blog
- Security: edge.app/blog/company-news/edge-security-incident-urgent-notice
Questions and answers
Is Edge self-custodial?
Yes. Edge says it is not a custodian; account data is encrypted on the device before backup, and Edge cannot retrieve keys or passwords.
Is Edge open source?
Yes. The app code is on GitHub under the BSD 3-Clause licence.
Has Edge been hacked?
In February 2023 Edge disclosed a bug that sent about 600 private keys to its log servers; version 3.3.1 fixed it, and affected users were asked to move funds.
Who makes Edge?
Airbitz Inc (dba Edge), founded in 2014 in San Diego by Paul Puey and William Swanson; it was renamed from Airbitz to Edge in 2017.
Does Edge charge fees?
The wallet is free.
Sources
- apps.apple.com
- github.com
- Edge — Home
- Edge — About
- Edge — Terms of Service
- Edge — Urgent Notice: Edge Security Incident
- Edge — Airbitz is now Edge!
- Edge — Introducing NYM Mixnet in Edge
- Edge on GitHub — edge-react-gui LICENSE
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