About Clave
Clave is a next-generation self-custodial smart wallet that reimagines crypto access with a focus on user experience, security, and financial freedom. Designed with Account Abstraction and hardware-level security features like Secure Enclave and biometric authentication, Clave bridges Web3 functionality with Web2 simplicity. From setting up a wallet with just a fingerprint to sending funds via a nickname, Clave makes decentralized finance accessible to the next billion users.
Its intuitive design and zero seed-phrase model have already earned praise from industry leaders including engineers from ZKSync, Arbitrum, Polygon, and Cyfrin. Clave supports sending, receiving, swapping, and investing crypto — all without complex interfaces or technical barriers. Whether you're buying coffee with USDC or earning DeFi yield in a few taps, Clave empowers real-world crypto usage with an experience that’s even simpler than traditional finance.
Clave was built to solve one of Web3’s greatest barriers: the steep learning curve and poor user experience of most crypto wallets. By removing seed phrases, enabling facial and fingerprint login, and integrating smart contract wallets via Account Abstraction, Clave offers a secure, smart wallet experience that appeals to both crypto veterans and first-time users. Users don’t need to memorize phrases or manage private keys — the app uses the phone’s native biometric and hardware-level protections to secure funds locally.
Clave is currently live on the ZKSync Era Mainnet and supports decentralized transfers, swaps, investments, and earning yields directly in-app. The wallet supports over 100 tokens, and users can earn up to 12% APR through integrated DeFi opportunities with just one tap. Its DeFi dashboard allows users to stake tokens or invest in real-world assets and tokenized indexes — all while retaining complete self-custody.
Beyond investing, Clave makes crypto spending and global transfers seamless. Users can join the waitlist for the Clave Card, which will allow spending stablecoins 1:1 in USD at over 200 million VISA-enabled merchants globally. Clave will also launch a virtual IBAN system to enable fiat payments in USD and EUR, bridging the gap between traditional banking and decentralized assets.
What further sets Clave apart is its commitment to usability. Features like nickname-based transactions, gas fee sponsorship (zero network fees), and social recovery options allow even non-technical users to feel comfortable using crypto. The wallet also includes “Send & Receive” functionality that feels as easy as messaging — with global transfers completed instantly and nearly fee-free.
Unlike traditional wallets or even most smart contract wallets, Clave turns any smartphone into a secure cold wallet, thanks to its unique approach to key management. Its passkey signer approach, combined with on-chain usernames using ENS or .clv.eth extensions, makes it both secure and customizable. Compared to wallets like Argent or Rainbow, Clave leads the way in both user simplicity and enterprise-grade security — and all without compromising decentralization.
Clave provides numerous benefits and features that make it a standout project in the crypto wallet ecosystem:
- No Seed Phrases or Passwords: Secure login through biometrics and phone hardware with no risk of losing access.
- Gas-Free Transactions: All network fees are sponsored by Clave, making every transaction free for the user.
- Biometric Security: Face ID and fingerprint authentication backed by Secure Enclave and Android TrustZone.
- DeFi Earning Made Simple: Earn up to 12% APR on assets like ETH, USDC, and ZK with one tap.
- Future-Ready Features: Clave Card and Virtual IBAN are in development, enabling fiat-to-crypto integration.
- Instant Global Transfers: Send and receive crypto like you’re sending a message — fast and free.
- On-Chain Usernames: Use ENS or .clv.eth nicknames for personalized and simplified transactions.
- Smart Account Management: Leverages ZKSync's Account Abstraction to enable signless actions, spending limits, and programmable security.
Clave is designed for easy onboarding and offers a next-gen wallet experience in just minutes:
- Step 1 – Download the App: Visit getclave.com and download Clave for iOS or Android.
- Step 2 – Create a Wallet: Set up your account using face or fingerprint. No seed phrases or passwords needed.
- Step 3 – Secure Your Wallet: Clave uses your phone’s Secure Enclave to encrypt and locally store private keys.
- Step 4 – Start Using Crypto: Instantly send, receive, swap, or earn — with zero gas fees and smooth UX.
- Step 5 – Join the Waitlist: Sign up for early access to the Clave Card and Virtual IBAN for spending and fiat onramps.
- Need Help? Visit the Clave Docs or reach out to the team via [email protected].
Clave FAQ
Clave eliminates seed phrases entirely by leveraging secure biometric login and trusted hardware elements like Secure Enclave and Android TrustZone. This means that your private keys are generated, encrypted, and stored locally on your phone — not in the cloud or by Clave. With Clave, there’s no phrase to lose or leak — just your face or fingerprint secures access.
Clave covers gas fees for all users, meaning you don’t pay network fees when swapping, transferring, or staking assets. This is possible thanks to Account Abstraction and sponsored transaction models, allowing for frictionless onboarding and usage — especially critical for users unfamiliar with gas mechanics.
Yes. Clave is building banking-grade features such as a Virtual IBAN for fiat payments in USD and EUR, and a Clave Card for global spending. These tools will let users spend stablecoins like cash and bridge fiat–crypto seamlessly. Both are coming soon and will be integrated directly into the Clave app.
Clave transforms your smartphone into a cold wallet by using biometric verification in tandem with secure chip elements already built into modern phones. Clave turns your phone into a vault — with security equivalent to hardware wallets like Ledger, but without the need for cables, PINs, or separate devices.
Clave removes nearly all technical barriers: no seed phrases, no gas management, no complex UI. Users log in with biometrics, send crypto using nicknames, and interact with DeFi protocols through a clean and guided interface. It’s simple enough for someone unfamiliar with crypto to use it confidently from day one.