Argent
Argent is a leading London-based cryptocurrency wallet provider established to eliminate the core usability and security hurdles of public blockchains. As an early pioneer of programmable smart contract wallets and native Account Abstraction (AA), Argent removes the necessity of managing complex 12-word seed phrases or exposed private keys. By converting user accounts into autonomous smart contracts, the platform delivers an intuitive, bank-grade user experience that safeguards non-custodial digital asset management. Operating across Ethereum, zero-knowledge scaling environments like Starknet, and broader Layer 2 networks, Argent provides comprehensive infrastructure across mobile and desktop browser platforms. The wallet simplifies interaction with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols by streamlining complex smart contract calls into single-click transactions.
ABOUT ARGENT
Argent is a leading smart wallet designed to simplify self-custody and elevate security for users navigating decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 applications.
Headquartered in London, Argent bridges the gap between Web2 interface simplicity and Web3 financial sovereignty through advanced smart contract capabilities.
Argent’s technological framework has attracted significant support from top-tier global venture firms. The company has raised over $56 million in capital across multiple funding rounds.
Its investment syndicate includes prominent Web3 and technology investors such as Paradigm, Index Ventures, Creandum, Firstminute Capital, Fabric Ventures, Starkware, Jump Crypto, and Animoca Brands.
KEY PRODUCTS & FEATURES
Argent Mobile: A self-custodial mobile smart wallet available on iOS and Android. It features one-tap DeFi access, zero-seed-phrase onboarding, biometric authentication using native device hardware enclaves (Face ID and Touch ID), and integrated token swaps, earning, and liquid staking.
Argent X: The flagship open-source browser extension wallet built specifically for the Starknet ecosystem. As a primary portal for Starknet, it allows users to store, send, and bridge assets, trade digital collectibles, and interact directly with decentralized applications.
Social Recovery and Guardians: Eliminates single-point-of-failure seed phrases by allowing users to assign trusted Guardians. Guardians can include trusted friends or family, secondary hardware wallets, or automated verification services to help recover funds or freeze an account if a mobile device is lost or stolen.
Multicall Transaction Bundling: Enables users to bundle multiple smart contract interactions, such as approving a token allowance and executing a decentralized exchange swap, into a single, gas-efficient on-chain execution.
Fraud Protection and Session Keys: Delivers real-time transaction simulation to warn users against interacting with malicious smart contracts. Additionally, it utilizes session keys to allow decentralized applications, such as Web3 games, to execute pre-approved actions seamlessly without requiring constant manual signature prompts.