1inch Wallet vs Daedalus

How 1inch Wallet vs Daedalus compare on our ratings, wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Feature
Ratings
Our score4.3/53.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.04.5
Ease of use4.52.5
Chain support4.51.0
Features4.53.0
Privacy4.04.0
Specs
KYC required No No
Wallet typeMobileDesktop
CustodySelf-custodialSelf-custodial
ChainsEthereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Solana, OtherOther
PlatformsiOS, AndroidWindows, macOS, Linux
Open sourceNot disclosed Yes
Hardware wallet support Yes Yes
In-app swaps Yes No
Staking Yes Yes
NFT supportNot disclosed Yes
Buy crypto in appNot disclosed No
WalletConnect YesNot disclosed
Security featuresMEV protection, Encrypted file backup, Cloud backup, Hardware wallet integrationFull-node validation, Hardware wallet integration, Hierarchical deterministic addresses
Recovery without a seed phrase No No
Passkey loginNot disclosed No
Built-in dApp browser Yes No
Perpetuals tradingNot disclosed No
Company
Founded20192015
Headquarters——
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Native swaps across 18+ blockchains without routing through third-party bridges
  • Self-custodial architecture requiring no identity verification or KYC
  • Zero gas fees available on supported swap modes
  • Hardware wallet pairing supported through Ledger devices
  • Operates as a self-custodial full node that independently validates every transaction
  • Open-source software developed by Cardano creator Input Output Global
  • Compatible with Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets
  • No platform software fees beyond standard Cardano network fees
Cons
  • No native desktop application available
  • March 2025 exploit on an outdated Fusion parser drained $5 million from resolvers
  • Unbacked private keys cannot be recovered if device access is lost
  • Requires substantial local storage and lengthy syncing to download the Cardano blockchain
  • No mobile application support for iOS or Android
  • Supports only Cardano and cannot store assets from other blockchains
  • No built-in fiat on-ramp or decentralized exchange swap interface
Best forActive multichain DeFi traders, Mobile users swapping across networks, Traders wanting integrated MEV protectionCardano full-node operators, ADA stakers using hardware wallets, Users prioritizing independent blockchain validation

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