> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.ante.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.ante.org/glossary.md).

# Glossary

1. **Vault**

   A secure onchain vault powered by Safe smart contracts where you store your digital assets under rules you define. Your vault enforces your handoff conditions and provides peace of mind knowing your assets can be passed on securely.
2. **Wallet**

   A non-custodial crypto wallet that connects to Ante allowing you to stay in full control of your digital assets. 
3. **Guardian**

   A trusted person(s) you designate who can initiate and finalize a handoff to your recipient. You can add as many guardians as you want and set a custom approval threshold. Guardians can only operate within the permissions you’ve set and can’t transfer assets anywhere else.
4. **Guardian approval threshold**

   The minimum number of guardians required to approve a handoff.
5. **Recipient**

   The trusted person you designate to receive your digital assets once the handoff process completes if something unexpected happens to you.
6. **Dead Man’s’ Switch**

   A time-based trigger that requires you to check in periodically to confirm you’re still active. If you don’t check in within your chosen timeframe, your guardians can begin the handoff process to your Recipient.
7. **Check in**

   An action you take to confirm you’re still active. When you create a vault, you choose how often to check in. If you miss a check in, your guardians can begin the handoff process to your recipient.
8. **Check in frequency**

   The time you choose for how often you need to check in to confirm you’re still active.
9. **Grace period**

   The time after a handoff is initiated before your digital assets can be transferred to your recipient. If you check in during this window, the handoff cancels and your vault stays active.
10. **Recovery kit**

    A downloadable guide explaining how to access your digital assets directly if Ante is ever offline.
11. **Non-custodial**

    A form of ownership where only you have control over your digital assets and the private keys that secure them.


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