Terms of Use

Last updated · June 12, 2026

The short version: Goblin is free, open-source, non-custodial software. You hold your own keys, you are responsible for your own funds, and everything is provided as-is.

1. What Goblin is

Goblin is open-source wallet software for the GRIN cryptocurrency, licensed under the Apache License 2.0. The software runs on your own device. The project also operates an optional identity service at goblin.st that maps human-readable names to nostr public keys (NIP-05), and a public nostr relay. Together these are "the Services".

2. Non-custodial — your keys, your funds

Goblin never holds, transmits custody of, or has access to your funds, seed phrase, or private keys. They exist only on your device.
If you lose your seed phrase or identity backup, nobody can recover it — not you-support, not the project, nobody.
Transactions on the GRIN network are irreversible. Verify amounts and recipients before sending.

3. The name service

Handles are free, first-come, registered to exactly one nostr key at a time, and yours until you release them.
Releasing a name is permanent and immediate — once released it is available for anyone to register, so don't release a name you want to keep. Name changes are limited to one every 10 minutes per key.
Names that impersonate others, infringe rights, or are used for abuse may be removed. Reserved names may be withheld.
The name service is a convenience layer. The wallet is fully usable without it.

4. Acceptable use

Don't use the Services to break the law, to harm others, or to attack the network (spam, denial of service, abuse of rate limits). We may block traffic that does.

5. No warranty

The software and Services are provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement. Use them at your own risk. To the maximum extent permitted by law, the project and its contributors are not liable for any loss of funds, data, or profits, or any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the software or Services.

6. Not financial advice

Nothing here is investment, legal, or tax advice. Cryptocurrency is volatile and may be regulated differently where you live. You are responsible for complying with your local laws.

7. Changes

These terms may change as the project evolves; the current version always lives at this page. Continued use of the Services after a change constitutes acceptance.

8. Contact

Questions and reports: open an issue on GitHub.