Non-Custodial Architecture

ConsortiumAI is built on a fundamental principle: your keys, your crypto.

Design Principles

User Ownership

Users retain:

Right	Description
Full Ownership	Assets never leave your wallet's control
Withdrawal Rights	Access funds anytime
Strategy Override	Cancel or modify at will

Protocol Role

ConsortiumAI's role is strictly limited:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                 USER WALLET                 │
│         (Full ownership & control)          │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↑
                      │ Signs transactions
                      │ (User approval required)
                      ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              CONSORTIUMAI                   │
│                                             │
│   • Analyzes opportunities                  │
│   • Reaches consensus                       │
│   • Constructs transactions                 │
│   • DOES NOT hold funds                     │
│                                             │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                      ↓
                      │ Verified execution
                      ↓
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│             SMART CONTRACTS                 │
│         (On-chain settlement)               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────┘

What ConsortiumAI Can Do

• ✅ Analyze market data
• ✅ Reach consensus on strategies
• ✅ Propose transactions
• ✅ Execute pre-approved operations

What ConsortiumAI Cannot Do

• ❌ Access your private keys
• ❌ Move funds without authorization
• ❌ Lock your assets
• ❌ Prevent withdrawals
• ❌ Override your decisions

How It Works

Smart Contract Settlement

All value transfers happen through audited smart contracts:

1. ConsortiumAI proposes a transaction
2. Transaction is verified against user parameters
3. Smart contract executes the swap/transfer
4. Funds move directly between protocols — never through ConsortiumAI

User Controls

At any time, you can:

• Disconnect — Stop all automated activity
• Withdraw — Remove funds from active strategies
• Modify — Change risk parameters or strategy preferences
• Override — Cancel pending operations

Trust Model

Zero Trust Required

You don't need to trust ConsortiumAI with your funds. The architecture makes it technically impossible for the protocol to misappropriate assets.

Comparison

Aspect	Custodial Platforms	ConsortiumAI
Key Control	Platform	You
Withdrawal	Request required	Instant
Counterparty Risk	High	None
Regulatory Risk	Platform exposure	Self-custody