FORDEFI
The Most Robust Platform for Managing Your Digital Assets
About FORDEFI
Fordefi is the leading custody and security platform for on-chain operations. Founded in 2021 by Dima Kogan, Josh Schwartz, and Michael Volfman, Fordefi empowers hundreds of institutions to operate securely on-chain, safeguarding more than $120 billion in monthly transaction volume across 300+ institutions including trading firms, asset managers, protocols, and fintechs. The company operates from headquarters in New York and Tel Aviv, offering an institutional-grade MPC wallet platform and web3 gateway that enables secure self-custody of private keys, seamless connectivity to thousands of dApps across 90+ blockchains, granular policy controls, and comprehensive digital asset operations management. Notable clients include Pantera Capital, Wintermute, StarkWare, deBridge, Bracket, Fortuna Custody, Stacks Foundation, Backed, Hyperwave, and Neutral Trade. Fordefi has completed SOC 2 Type II certification by Ernst & Young and undergoes annual security audits and penetration tests by Skylight Cyber and NCC Group. The company is insured through Munich Re. On November 25, 2025, Fordefi was acquired by Paxos for over $100 million.
Key Infrastructure
MPC Wallet Platform
Institutional-grade multi-party computation wallet enabling secure self-custody of private keys with key shares distributed across multiple parties and devices
Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS)
White-label MPC wallet API and SDK enabling businesses to embed non-custodial wallets into their applications with institutional-grade security
Browser Extension
Chain-agnostic wallet extension enabling secure connection to thousands of dApps across 90+ blockchains with full transaction simulation and enrichment
Policy Engine
Flexible governance system allowing organizations to create rules governing transaction approval requirements based on any parameter
DeFi Connectivity
Built-in connectivity to decentralized finance protocols enabling seamless interaction with any dApp while maintaining institutional security
Exchange Connectivity
Unified control across centralized and decentralized exchange balances from a single dashboard
Additional Features
Transaction Clarity
Pre-execution simulation showing expected asset changes, allowances, fees, and revert reasons
Transaction Enrichment
Concise insights into each transaction allowing verification of integrity and risk mitigation
Web3 Risk Engine
Security features alerting users to potential threats from malicious smart contracts and phishing
Allowance Manager
View, set, and revoke token allowances across all dApps for security hygiene maintenance
In-App Swaps
Cross-chain token swapping across multiple venues with best execution and policy enforcement
Gas Station
Sponsored gas functionality allowing businesses to pay gas fees on behalf of users