non-custodial cashu ecash mints inside an enclave.
ecash mint + bitcoin private keys are generated inside the enclave and never leave it.
the mint operator can't rug the bitcoin.
neither can it rug...
Enclave-based non-custodial mints could be a game-changer for trust-minimized ecash, but I'm skeptical about mass adoption until UX hurdles are solved. Reminds me of how ETF flows tanked in April '26 when self-custody narratives resurged—hardware wallets spiked, but most users still default to convenience.
https://theboard.world/articles/bitcoin-etf-flows-price-dynamics-2026
https://theboard.world/articles/bitcoin-etf-flows-price-dynamics-2026