ELLIPAL and N.exchange today announced an integration that brings centralized swap routing and a recently launched decentralized cross-chain protocol directly into the ELLIPAL wallet. Both pathways are designed so users retain control of their private keys throughout.
The integration extends the ELLIPAL wallet beyond storage into a signing layer for token swaps and cross-chain transfers. Authorization is signed offline on the user’s hardware, and funds do not pass through a third-party exchange account during the swap flow.
Two Distinct Pathways, One Self-Custodial Environment
Rather than collapsing routing into a single liquidity layer, the integration keeps two clearly separated execution paths:
Centralized swap routing, powered by N.exchange’s existing infrastructure, designed for in-wallet token conversions backed by N.exchange’s liquidity sources.
Decentralized cross-chain protocol, recently launched by N.exchange, designed for non-custodial asset transfers between blockchain networks.
For ELLIPAL users, the difference is operational: choose centralized routing for straightforward in-wallet conversions, and the decentralized protocol for cross-chain movements. In both, private keys are designed to stay isolated on the user’s ELLIPAL hardware.
What Changes for Cold-Wallet Users
The integration is designed to address two common friction points for self-custody users: routing through a custodial exchange to access liquidity, and being limited to a single liquidity model. Authorization happens locally on the air-gapped device. Routing happens through N.exchange’s CeFi infrastructure or its new cross-chain protocol. Users retain control of their keys throughout.
“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,” said Fate Liang, Chief Product Officer at ELLIPAL.
“ELLIPAL has set a high bar for self-custody and air-gapped security. By embedding both our centralized swap routing and our new cross-chain protocol inside the wallet, we are giving ELLIPAL users two distinct execution pathways backed by deep liquidity and transparent, non-custodial execution,” added Bassam, Chief Business Development Officer at N.exchange.
Looking Ahead
The integration launches with broad token-pair support, with multi-chain expansion expected as N.exchange’s cross-chain protocol matures. The two companies plan to continue iterating on the combined experience as adoption grows.
