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# Why Velvet

Velvet combines intent-based execution, account abstraction, and an AI framework into a single onchain trading stack.

### Intent-Execution Routing

Velvet's intent-based architecture routes orders across aggregators, solvers, market makers, AMMs, and other venues to deliver best available quote among integrated sources with MEV protection.

### Multi-Chain by Default

Trade across Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Robinhood, Ethereum, Hyperliquid, and more from a single interface, including cross-chain swaps that complete in seconds. Perpetual futures are integrated through Hyperliquid and builder-deployed HIP-3 markets.

### Social & Wallet Intelligence

Velvet indexes 13M+ smart wallets and KOL accounts, linking onchain activity to social identity. Traders can track what top wallets are accumulating, follow KOLs, and act on early signals.

### AI Built Into the Workflow

Velvet Unicorn, the intelligence layer of the platform, assists with token research, risk and momentum analysis, and trade preparation and execution through natural language. All AI-assisted actions are initiated and controlled by the user.

### Self-Custody Throughout

Trades execute directly from the user's wallet. The Company does not take custody of user assets. Embedded wallets are secured through Turnkey infrastructure, and external wallets can be connected.

### Open Infrastructure

An API layer exposes Velvet's execution and intelligence stack for automation and integration, and the same infrastructure is available on a white-label basis for teams launching their own branded apps.