Unchained

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Unchained is a US-based Bitcoin financial services platform offering collaborative multisignature custody, Bitcoin-backed loans, and IRA accounts for individuals and institutions. In the collaborative custody model, Unchained holds one key in a 2-of-3 multisig vault, the client holds two keys, ensuring no single party can move funds — combining institutional security with true self-sovereignty. The platform also offers Bitcoin IRAs, inheritance planning, and a trading desk.

Details

Fees: Service-based pricing
Type: Bitcoin custody and multisig platform
Fee Model: Bitcoin financial services
Maker Fee: N/A
Taker Fee: N/A
Bitcoin Ira: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Founded Year: 2014
Headquarters: Austin, Texas
Kyc Required: Yes
Trading Fees: Varies by service (custody + trading)
Bitcoin Loans: Yes
Fee Structure: varies by product
Multisig Custody: Yes
Lightning Support: No
Supported Countries: United States
Inheritance Planning: Yes
Collaborative Custody: Yes

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