> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.arcus.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Where do my funds and positions actually live?

**Spot:** your assets stay in your self-custodial wallet.

**Perps:** final settlement is in audited smart contracts on Robinhood Chain, while the off-chain engine and validator-secured appchain handle matching and consensus. Your assets are always secured by the on-chain contracts and controlled by your keys, never by the operator.