n.exchange’s swap infrastructure and cross-chain protocol are now live inside the ELLIPAL wallet : swap tokens and bridge assets without ever exposing your private keys.
Self-custody hardware wallet users have long faced a frustrating trade-off: moving crypto means leaving the security of cold storage behind. ELLIPAL and N.exchange are eliminating that trade-off. The two companies have announced a deep integration that brings non-custodial token swaps and cross-chain transfers directly into the ELLIPAL hardware wallet, no third-party exchange account required, no custody handed over, private keys offline throughout.
What the Integration Does
This is more than a feature add-on. The integration transforms the ELLIPAL device from a cold storage wallet into a complete self-custodial signing environment for crypto swaps and cross-chain transfers. Every authorization is signed on the air-gapped hardware device. Funds never pass through an external exchange account.
Two distinct execution pathways are available inside the ELLIPAL wallet:
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Centralized swap routing powered by N.exchange’s battle-tested liquidity infrastructure, built for fast, in-wallet token conversions across a broad range of pairs.
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Decentralized cross-chain protocol; n.exchange’s newly launched protocol for non-custodial, peer-to-peer asset transfers between blockchain networks.
Users choose the path that fits their transaction. In both cases, the private key never leaves the ELLIPAL device.
Why This Matters for Cold Wallet Users
Hardware wallet users typically have to transfer funds to a hot wallet or centralized exchange to access swap liquidity, a step that breaks the self-custody model entirely. This integration removes that step.
Key improvements for ELLIPAL users:
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No custody transfer ; you never hand funds to a third party during the swap flow
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Air-gapped signing ; authorization happens locally on the offline device, not online
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Dual liquidity access ; CeFi routing and DeFi cross-chain protocol in a single interface
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Broad token-pair support ; available at launch, with multi-chain expansion planned
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No new accounts or KYC ; swap directly from your hardware wallet
What the Two Pathways Mean in Practice
Rather than forcing all transactions through a single liquidity layer, the integration keeps CeFi and DeFi execution clearly separated. This gives users meaningful control over how their trades are routed.
Centralized routing is the right choice for fast, straightforward token conversions, it’s backed by N.exchange’s deep liquidity sources and high-throughput infrastructure that has been running since 2016.
The decentralized cross-chain protocol is designed for users who want fully on-chain, non-custodial execution when moving assets across blockchain networks without relying on a centralized intermediary at any step.
What They’re Saying
“This integration extends what self-custody users can do without asking them to give up the control or air-gapped security they chose ELLIPAL for. Pairing our offline signing architecture with n.exchange’s swap infrastructure means swaps and cross-chain transfers happen inside the same environment where keys stay isolated.”
Fate Liang, Chief Product Officer, ELLIPAL
“ELLIPAL has set a high bar for self-custody and air-gapped security. By embedding our new cross-chain protocol inside the wallet, we’re giving ELLIPAL users two distinct execution pathways backed by deep liquidity and transparent, non-custodial execution.”
Boban Sarić, Chief Business Development Officer, n.exchange
What’s Coming Next
The integration launches with broad token-pair support across major assets. Multi-chain expansion is on the roadmap as n.exchange’s cross-chain protocol matures. Both teams are actively developing the combined experience, with new capabilities planned as adoption grows.
For ELLIPAL users, this means a hardware wallet that doesn’t just store crypto, it lets you move, swap, and bridge assets across chains, all within a single air-gapped, self-custodial environment.
About ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL is a leading provider of air-gapped, self-custody hardware wallet solutions, supporting over 10,000 digital assets across nearly 50 blockchains. Founded in 2018, ELLIPAL builds products designed to keep private keys permanently offline, isolated from internet-connected environments. ellipal.com
About n.exchange
n.exchange is a non-custodial exchange and liquidity infrastructure provider built for speed, reliability, and transparent execution. Operating since 2016, n.exchange powers in-wallet swap experiences for web3 and fintech partners worldwide through independent liquidity sources and a high-throughput API. Built by crypto enthusiasts, for crypto enthusiasts. n.exchange
