Guarda Wallet: keys, security, fees and reviews
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Key facts
- Wallet type
- Software wallet
- Who holds the keys
- the user (self-custody)
- Developer
- GUARDACO LDA
- Platforms
- desktop, iOS, web, browser extension
- Official site
- guarda.com
Checked on 2026-10-27 against the official site, docs and app-store pages.
What is Guarda Wallet
Guarda Wallet is a non-custodial multi-currency wallet available as a web wallet, desktop app (Windows, macOS, Linux), mobile app (iOS and Android) and Chrome extension. It started in 2017 with an Ethereum wallet and now lists over 70 blockchains. Buying, swaps, loans, perpetuals and prediction markets inside the app are supplied by third-party providers.
Who holds the keys
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Key control | Non-custodial: only the user controls the wallet; Guarda does not store private keys, backup phrases or passwords. |
| Recovery | Guarda cannot recover lost keys, backup phrases or passwords. |
| Account model | No registration needed to create a wallet; encrypted backup files and recovery options are offered. |
Features and supported networks
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web wallet, desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), iOS and Android apps, Chrome browser extension. |
| Supported networks | Over 70 blockchains and their tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Tron, Monero, Cardano and Polkadot. |
| Staking | Staking on 14 networks, such as Cardano, Tezos, Tron and Ontology. |
| Swaps | Purchases and swaps run by third-party providers such as ChangeNOW, Guardarian and Simplex. |
| Buy / sell | Buy crypto with cards, Apple Pay and other methods through partners. |
| Multisig | Multisignature support for compatible assets, including Bitcoin multisig. |
| Other products | Crypto loans, perpetual futures via Aster and prediction markets via Polymarket, all from third parties. |
Security and audits
- The wallet software is proprietary: the licence does not allow reproducing or modifying it. An older Android wallet repository on GitHub is public but archived.
- Private keys, backups and personal data are not stored on Guarda servers.
- Wallet access can be protected with Face ID, Touch ID and device biometrics.
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Wallet | The wallet software and extension are free. |
| Swaps | Exchange, staking, loan and purchase fees are set and charged by third-party providers; network fees apply. |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2017 | First Guarda Wallet, for Ethereum, launched. |
Risks and caveats
- Losing the private keys, backup phrase or password can mean losing access to the wallet; Guarda cannot recover them.
- Exchange, purchase and other integrated services are run by third parties; Guarda takes no responsibility for refunds on them.
- Exchanges made for fiat or crypto are final and non-refundable.
About the developer
- Legal entity
- GUARDACO LDA (Portugal, company no. 516458965, Lisbon) together with Guardium LTD (British Virgin Islands, company no. 2182646).
- Headquarters
- Rua Latino Coelho 87, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Founded
- 2017 (first wallet launched)
Official links
- Website: guarda.com
- About: guarda.com/about
- Source code: github.com/guardaco
- Terms: guarda.com/terms-of-service
Questions and answers
Is Guarda Wallet self-custodial?
Yes. Only the user controls the keys; Guarda does not store private keys, backup phrases or passwords and cannot recover them.
Is Guarda Wallet open source?
No. The licence forbids reproducing or modifying the software; only an archived Android repository is public on GitHub.
Which coins does Guarda support?
Over 70 blockchains and their tokens, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Tron, Monero and Cardano.
Does Guarda charge fees?
The wallet is free. Fees for buying, swapping, staking or loans are set and collected by third-party providers, plus network fees.
Who makes Guarda Wallet?
GUARDACO LDA of Lisbon, Portugal, together with Guardium LTD of the British Virgin Islands; the first wallet launched in 2017.
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