Ramp Network, a crypto infrastructure company connecting traditional money and digital assets, said Friday it has launched a multichain wallet aimed at reducing reliance on third-party providers in self-custody crypto use.
The product targets a long-standing limitation in the sector, where users often depend on external services for buying, swapping, and cashing out tokens. The move expands Ramp’s infrastructure business into a consumer-facing application layer.
Targets Fragmented Self-Custody Experience
Ramp Network introduced its multichain wallet on April 17, 2026. The product combines on-ramps, off-ramps, swaps, and cross-chain transactions into a unified interface.
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According to the company, users complete identity verification once and retain access across supported blockchain networks without repeated onboarding steps.
At launch, the wallet supports Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with assets across multiple networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism, and Solana.
The wallet operates as a self-custodial product secured by passkeys, with optional key export functionality. Ramp Network said it built and operates the underlying infrastructure, including fiat on- and off-ramps and cross-chain execution, removing reliance on external bridges or third-party service providers.
The system uses USDC on Base as its main settlement asset for in-app transfers and transactions.
The wallet is available globally, except for users in the European Union. The company said further regional expansion is expected over time.
Self-Custody Wallets Still Depend on External Providers
Self-custodial wallets such as MetaMask and Trust Wallet typically rely on external providers for fiat on-ramps, swaps, and withdrawals. This structure has contributed to fragmented user experiences and multiple identity verification processes across services.
Ramp Network has historically operated as an infrastructure provider integrated into third-party applications. The launch represents a shift toward direct consumer distribution while maintaining its backend payments and liquidity infrastructure.
Why This Matters
The launch reflects a broader shift in crypto toward vertically integrated wallets that combine custody, trading, and payments in one platform. This reduces reliance on external providers and simplifies how users move between buying, swapping, and withdrawing assets.
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A multichain wallet is a crypto wallet that supports multiple blockchain networks in one interface, allowing users to store and manage assets across different chains without switching applications.
Many wallets depend on external services for functions such as fiat on-ramps, swaps, and cash-outs because these services require regulated payment infrastructure or liquidity providers.
Self-custodial wallets give users full control of their assets, but they also place full responsibility for security on the user. Centralized exchanges manage custody but introduce counterparty risk.
