# Security Model

**Key Security**

* **Never stored in plaintext**: Private keys / Seed Phrase are AES-256 encrypted and only decrypted in memory when needed.
* **Zero-knowledge storage**: Seed phrases are user-encrypted and never sent to servers.
* **Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration** (future roadmap).

#### **Transaction Security**

* **Client-side signing**: Transactions are signed locally before submission.
* **Gas estimation**: Prevents stuck transactions.

#### **Network & API Security**

* **TLS 1.3** for all communications.
* **OAuth 2.0 / JWT** for secure API access.
* **IP whitelisting & DDoS protection** for backend services.
* **Real-time alerts** for suspicious activity.


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