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Ramp Network has launched a multichain self-custody wallet that brings buying, selling, swapping and cashing out into one app, removing the need to send users to outside services for basic actions. At launch, the wallet supports Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and assets across eight networks, including Arbitrum, Base, Optimism and Solana (SOL). Separately, Ramp’s broader swap infrastructure supports more than 1,200 pairs across 16 networks.
The product pushes Ramp beyond its usual role as on-ramp and off-ramp infrastructure for other wallets and platforms. It is now trying to control more of the user experience by offering a wallet where identity checks, asset management and cross-chain transactions all sit in the same interface.
Ramp Aims to Cut Self-Custody Friction
Ramp says the wallet is built to remove reliance on third-party providers for core crypto actions. Its pitch is simple: users should not have to bounce between different apps and services just to move from fiat to crypto, swap across networks, and cash out again.
That matters because self-custody still comes with a lot of friction, even for users who want full control of their assets. Ramp’s app store listings describe the product as a self-custodial wallet where users can buy, sell, swap and manage crypto in one place, while the company’s site says users can store and transfer funds and view transaction history at a glance.
The Wallet Sits on Top of Ramp’s Existing Rails
The launch is less a move into a new business than an attempt to bundle the infrastructure Ramp already runs. The company already offers fiat on-ramp, off-ramp, and swap services, and its public materials say the app lets users move between local currency and crypto with familiar payment methods while keeping custody of their own assets.
Ramp has also been expanding the swap side of that stack with wallet-to-wallet execution, meaning users do not need to use a separate bridge.
Ramp Wants a Bigger Role in the Wallet Stack
For Ramp, the launch points to a broader wallet strategy. Instead of powering other wallets behind the scenes, it is now trying to compete for the front-end experience too. That puts it closer to consumer wallet providers that combine asset storage with built-in trading and payment features while still leaning on Ramp’s payments and compliance rails.
For users, the pitch is easier self-custody. For Ramp, the bet is that it can make the experience smoother without taking control of private keys.
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Fhumulani Lukoto holds a Bachelors Degree in Journalism enabling her to become the writer she is today. Her passion for cryptocurrency and bitcoin started in 2021 when she began producing content in the space. A naturally inquisitive person, she dove head first into all things crypto to gain the huge wealth of knowledge she has today. Based out of Gauteng, South Africa, Fhumulani is a core member of the content team at Coin Insider.