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1inch Wallet vs Zengo

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

1inch Wallet4.3/5
VS
Zengo3.6/5
Feature
1inch WalletVisit
ZengoVisit
Ratings
Our score4.3/53.6/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.04.0
Ease of use4.54.0
Chain support4.53.5
Features4.53.5
Privacy4.03.0
Specs
KYC required NoNot disclosed
Wallet typeMobileMobile, MPC
CustodySelf-custodialSelf-custodial
ChainsEthereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, Optimism, Arbitrum, Base, Avalanche, Solana, OtherOther
PlatformsiOS, AndroidiOS, Android
Hardware wallet support Yes No
In-app swaps Yes Yes
Staking Yes Yes
Buy crypto in appNot disclosed Yes
WalletConnect YesNot disclosed
Security featuresMEV protection, Encrypted file backup, Cloud backup, Hardware wallet integrationMulti-party computation, 3-Factor Recovery, 3D FaceLock biometrics, Cloud backup
Recovery without a seed phrase No Yes
Built-in dApp browser Yes Yes
Swap feeNot disclosed4%
Company
Founded2019—
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
  • Self-custodial MPC design avoids a traditional seed phrase
  • Recovery uses email, cloud backup and 3D FaceLock
  • Supports 14+ blockchains
  • No Zengo fee for sending, receiving or storing crypto
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  • March 2025 exploit on an outdated Fusion parser drained $5 million from resolvers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
  • Swap exchange fees reach 4%, before variable liquidity and network fees
  • Recovery depends on email, cloud backup and biometric access
  • ERC-20 transactions require ETH for Ethereum network fees
  • Mobile-only availability limits desktop wallet use
Best forActive multichain DeFi traders, Mobile users swapping across networks, Traders wanting integrated MEV protectionMobile self-custody without seed phrases, Users wanting biometric wallet recovery, Multi-chain swapping and staking

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