Aether Vault

Aether Vault is designed as a non-custodial asset storage primitive where users maintain absolute control of their funds at all times. Unlike centralized custody platforms that pool assets and expose them to counterparty risk, Aether Vault never takes possession of user assets. Ownership always remains in the wallet of the user, enforced cryptographically on-chain.

The Vault introduces programmable access control, meaning asset access rules are enforced not by human trust, but by smart contract logic. Organizations can define who can withdraw, who can approve, who can view balances, and under what conditions transactions can execute. This makes Aether Vault suitable for corporate treasuries, DAO treasuries, institutional portfolios, and high-value personal accounts.

Multi-level authorization and policy-based key governance give institutions true control over operational risk. Transactions can require multiple signatures, threshold approvals, cooldown periods, or automated security triggers. Aether Vault supports safe operational workflows without introducing a centralized custodian or relying on a single private key that can compromise everything.

With transparent, on-chain audit trails, every access event, policy change, and authorization flow is verifiable. This brings compliance-grade accountability into a fully decentralized environment. Aether Vault enables secure asset management for both individuals and institutions — without surrendering custody, privacy, or control.