# 4. User control: non-custodial wallet for blockchain access

Every user has an identity wallet, called a Vault, which stores their identity and personal crypto keys. 

This is an encrypted, non-custodial wallet, so only the user can access their identity and keys. They control their crypto assets without the risk of a third party service. And their data and information is completely private.

The Vault is a secure and easy gateway for accessing information on:

* **Public networks**, like transaction histories and token amounts. 
* **ivault Chain**, including user-specific information like details of registered items, lending records, or trust certifications. 

[**4.1 Enhanced security: users control their data**](#4.1-enhanced-security-users-control-their-data)

[**4.2 Enhanced privacy: users have private keys**](https://whitepaper.ivault.io/ivault-app/key-features/4.-user-control-non-custodial-wallet-for-blockchain-access/4.2-enhanced-privacy-users-have-private-keys)

[**4.3 Trust and confidence: ensured through the Vault**](https://whitepaper.ivault.io/ivault-app/key-features/4.-user-control-non-custodial-wallet-for-blockchain-access/4.3-trust-and-confidence-ensured-through-the-vault)

Relevant reading:

* [Blockchain Ecosystem](https://whitepaper.ivault.io/ivaults-blockchain-ecosystem)
* [Security & Privacy](https://whitepaper.ivault.io/security-and-privacy)


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