Frame is the desktop-native crypto wallet for sovereignty-focused users. Signs transactions in an isolated process, natively supports running your own Ethereum node, and fully open-source. Best for advanced users who want maximum control.
What Frame is
Frame is a desktop-native (Mac/Windows/Linux) wallet — not a browser extension. It connects to any browser or dApp via injection, but signing happens in a completely separate process that malicious dApps cannot see.
Sovereignty features
- Native support for your own Ethereum node (maximum privacy)
- Signs in isolated process (defense-in-depth)
- Fully open-source
- Hardware wallet integration (Ledger, Trezor, GridPlus)
Learning curve
Frame is not beginner-friendly. Setup requires understanding of RPC endpoints, chain configurations, and the injection model. Best for users who value sovereignty enough to invest the learning time.
Verdict
Frame is the sovereignty-first wallet. Desktop-native + own-node support + isolated signing = the gold standard for advanced users who want maximum control.