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# Wallet Export & Self-Custody

Your wallet on Socio is **yours and yours alone**. Here's how you stay in full control of your assets.

## The best of both worlds

Socio gives you the convenience of a managed experience **and** the freedom of true ownership:

| Convenience                           | Ownership                          |
| ------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Wallet auto-created at login          | You own the private key            |
| No seed phrase to memorize on day one | You can export the key at any time |
| Everything "just works"               | You can take your assets anywhere  |

## How it works

1. **Log in with X** — a secure wallet is generated for you automatically.
2. **Trade & hold** — use it seamlessly within Socio.
3. **Export anytime** — go to **Settings**, and with one click you can copy your **private key**.

{% hint style="warning" %}
**Treat your private key like your house keys.** Anyone with your private key controls your wallet. Never share it, never paste it into websites, and store it somewhere safe offline.
{% endhint %}

## What can you do with your exported key?

Once you have your private key, you're not locked into anything:

* **Import your wallet** into external wallets (MetaMask, Rabby, etc.)
* **Manage your tokens** from any compatible interface
* **Prove ownership** — the wallet is provably under your control
* **Leave and return** — your assets go wherever you go

## Security best practices

* **Store it offline** — write it down or use a hardware wallet
* **Never share it** — Socio will never ask for your private key
* **Double-check URLs** — only export from the official Socio app
* **Use a password manager** if you must keep a digital copy

## What Socio does to keep you safe

| Layer              | Measure                                                    |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Authentication** | Industry-standard Privy authentication with your X account |
| **Storage**        | Your wallet is encrypted and never exposed by default      |
| **Access**         | Only you, after logging in, can view your own private key  |
| **Audit**          | Export events are recorded for your own peace of mind      |

## The bottom line

> You came for the community — but you stay with **full ownership of your assets**. Export your private key anytime, take full self-custody, and hold your Creator Shares on your own terms.

Welcome to the future of social finance. 🚀


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