Dfns
MPC wallet-as-a-service API for institutions to create, embed, and manage programmable wallets.
Our Verdict
Solid MPC wallet infrastructure for regulated fintechs that want policy and compliance over UX primitives.
Pros
- MPC wallet-as-a-service with SOC 2 and policy engine
- Institutional-grade key management without self-custody ops
- Multi-chain support with fine-grained approvals
- Clean API and webhooks suited for fintech backends
Cons
- Enterprise pricing; not friendly for small projects
- Still requires compliance work on your side
- Fewer UX-ready components than Privy or Dynamic
- Vendor lock-in on key shares and policy model
When to Use Dfns
Good fit if you need
- MPC wallet creation API for institutional custody apps
- Embedded wallet provisioning for fintech user onboarding
- Programmable signing policy enforcement per transaction type
- Multi-party approval workflow for high-value crypto transfers
- HSM-backed key management API for crypto infrastructure
Pricing
Price wrong?Dfns Pricing
- Pricing Model
- custom
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
Project Health
Health Score
10
1 day
12d
24
N/A
MIT
Last checked: 2026-04-21
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