Company Research Report: Dfns

Company Overview

Name: Dfns
Mission: Dfns aims to simplify digital asset management and securely bring users into the crypto ecosystem by providing advanced security and cryptography solutions.
Founded: 2020
Founders: No information is available
Key People:

• Clarisse Hagège - CEO

• Josh Siegel - Chief Product Officer

• Thibault de Lachèze-Murel - Head of Security and Software Engineer

• Noah Cornwell - Chief Technical Officer

Headquarters: 5, Parvis Alan Turing, Paris, 75013 Paris
Number of Employees: 25
Revenue: No information is available
Known For: Dfns is renowned for its Wallets-as-a-Service (WaaS) platform, which helps fintechs, institutions, and enterprises simplify digital asset management. It is trusted by clients like ABN AMRO, Fidelity, Zodia Custody, Bridge, Stripe, and more. Dfns is known for its secure wallet APIs, including Wallet Entitlement Management (WAM) and Key Deployment Service (KDS).

Products

Wallets-as-a-Service Platform (WaaS)

• Description: A platform enabling integration of digital asset capabilities quickly and efficiently.

• Key Features:

• Secure user onboarding with robust multi-factor authentication.

• Flexible management through a single API that handles blockchain complexities.

• Automated and scalable transaction workflows with high throughput and minimal downtime.

Wallet Entitlement Management (WEM)

• Description: Facilitates the importation of existing business and governance logics for digital assets.

• Key Features:

• Granular control over authorization and governance through APIs.

• Supports complex internal rules and compliance frameworks.

Key Deployment Service (KDS)

• Description: Provides flexibility in key deployments to meet regulatory standards.

• Key Features:

• Offers a versatile key management service to ensure compliance and security across multiple jurisdictions.

• Supports both custodial and non-custodial configurations for varied business requirements.

Recent Developments

Recent Products Launched:

• Zodia Custody and Tungsten Custody Announcements:

• These partnerships aim to redefine institutional digital asset custody by combining security, compliance, and scalability.

• Multiple Blockchain Support:

• Integration with various blockchain networks like Binance, IOTA, and Kaspa, enhancing multichain support.

New Features:

• Biometric-Enabled Wallets:

• Added support for biometric authentication methods such as Face ID and fingerprints.

New Partnerships:

• Zodia Custody and Dfns Collaboration:

• Partnered to enhance digital asset custody solutions.

• Insurance with Beazley and MunichRe:

• Announced new insurance partnerships to provide robust financial protection against cyber risks.

Certifications and Security

• Certifications:

• SOC 2 Type 1 and Type 2, WebAuthn Working Group completed.

• Ongoing processes for FIPS 140-2/3, CCSS Level 3, and ISO certifications.

• Security Features:

• NIST-compliant, bank-grade security utilizing advanced cryptography.

• Continuous academic contributions and patented cryptography research for state-of-the-art security solutions.

Dfns is a leader in providing infrastructure and security for digital asset wallets, focusing on innovation and compliance, ensuring a safe environment for managing digital assets across multiple platforms and regulatory landscapes.