Bitcoin Custodial Services

Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Custody

At Vield, your Bitcoin deserves the same level of protection trusted by global banks and financial institutions.
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We don’t just talk about security, we’ve built it into every layer of our custody infrastructure. When you store your Bitcoin with Vield, you get full transparency on how it’s held, who secures it, and what protects it. Here’s how we safeguard your assets.

Safety and Security

Your Bitcoin is held in segregated cold storage through our custody partner, Zodia Custody —a globally regulated, institutional-grade provider trusted by major financial institutions.

Unlike some platforms, we never rehypothecate, lend, or stake your assets. Your Bitcoin remains untouched throughout the custody term, stored in Zodia’s Hardware Security Module (HSM) infrastructure. This is the same gold-standard security technology used by global banks.

HSMs are tamper-resistant servers requiring multiple independent approvals to move assets, making unauthorised access virtually impossible. Keys are split, encrypted, and stored in secure, co-located facilities to eliminate single points of failure.

Businesses that trust Zodia include Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI, NAB, 21Shares, and Invesco.

Insurance

Vield is one of the few Australian crypto platforms offering insured custody — coverage that most exchanges, wallets, and lenders do not provide.

Our insurance is provided through Zodia Custody and includes:

‍Up to USD 55 million per incident for theft, hacking, damage, or destruction of digital assets.

‍Up to USD 200 million for cyber-related incidents, including extortion, legal liabilities, and business interruption.

‍Up to USD 19.5 million for civil liability and legal defence costs.

Your Bitcoin remains protected even in the rare event of an unforeseen security breach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about how your crypto is protected?

‍Here’s a transparent breakdown of our security practices and what they actually mean for you.

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What does this mean?

Where is my crypto stored?

Your Bitcoin is stored in a secure, institutional-grade custody platform by Zodia Custody. Assets are protected using a combination of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and bank-grade cold storage, eliminating single points of failure.

Your funds are cryptographically protected and cannot be accessed or moved by any one party.

What does Hardware-Based Security Modules (HSMs) mean?

HSMs (Hardware Security Modules) are secure servers designed to protect digital assets. They require multiple approvals to move any funds and are built to resist tampering or unauthorised access. These systems have been used by banks for decades and are now trusted by regulated crypto custodians. Keys are stored in secure, co-located facilities, and often held in escrow or trust structures—adding extra layers of protection even if the custodian fails.

These are the same systems used by banks. No one can access your crypto without multiple approvals, and even if something happened to the custodian, your assets would still be protected.

Do you ever lend or invest my crypto?

No. Your assets are never touched, lent, staked, or moved. They remain in segregated cold custody for the life of the loan.

Your crypto is held securely and not exposed to any external financial risk.

What does ‘no rehypothecation’ mean?

We do not use your crypto to back other loans or investments. Your assets remain 1:1 reserved.

Your collateral stays fully intact and unleveraged — zero risk of third-party claims.

Can I track my assets in real time?

Yes. You have full visibility over your secured wallet. You can verify balances and wallet status at any time.

You know exactly where your assets are and can confirm they're untouched.

Is there a private key to my wallet?

No. Zodia’s HSM-based custody model eliminates the need for a private key. Signing is performed using secure authorisation across distributed systems without ever creating a complete key.

There's no single point for hackers to attack — because the key doesn’t exist in one place.

Who controls the custody infrastructure?

Custody is handled by Zodia Custody using a hybrid of HSMs, and air-gapped cold storage. Vield can initiate transactions, but execution requires approvals through Zodia’s secure infrastructure with regulated compliance and institutional controls.

You remain the ultimate beneficial owner of the asset, and we will not move it without your explicit consent, except in the event of a loan default. Zodia’s regulated structure ensures your crypto is protected by design and compliant with financial safeguards.

No asset co-mingling

Customer crypto is kept separate from other customers’ crypto as well as from Vield’s operational funds. Assets are never pooled.

Your crypto remains entirely yours — clearly separated and protected. This ensures full transparency and accountability at all times.

Can anyone at Vield or Zodia access my funds?

No. Transactions require Zodia’s institutional-grade authorisation protocols and cannot be executed by any single team or person. Zodia is regulated by the FCA and other authorities, with audited infrastructure and strict operational controls.

Your assets are protected by mathematical guarantees and strict authorisation controls.

Hashlock Audited

Vield’s entire custody and lending infrastructure has been independently audited by Hashlock, Australia’s leading Web3 security firm.

Their comprehensive review covers:
- Smart contract integrity
- Custody protocols
- Operational security
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This ensures your Bitcoin is safeguarded by best-in-class standards and rigorously tested systems that meet institutional compliance levels.

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Institutional-Grade Bitcoin Custody

Safety and Security

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hashlock Audited

"Custody is about accountability and security. At Vield, every asset is insured, independently verified, and secured in institutional-grade cold storage. Your Bitcoin stays yours and is always protected, never repurposed.

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