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What Driftlock does

Driftlock is a rules-first crypto investing workspace that connects directly to the Robinhood Crypto Trading API. It gives each user a private dashboard for live brokerage data, encrypted credential storage, and explicit investment controls.
Non-custodial application layer

Driftlock does not receive or custody crypto assets. Brokerage balances and assets remain in Robinhood.

01

Core functions

The primary capabilities available in the current application.

Protected user accounts

Users register and sign in to a personal Driftlock workspace.

Direct Robinhood connection

The user supplies a Robinhood API key and signing key. Driftlock verifies the connection and discovers the active account automatically.

Live portfolio visibility

Buying power, crypto holdings, market prices, and order history are loaded from the Robinhood Crypto Trading API.

Investment rules

Users can define asset, amount, frequency, and operating limits for recurring investment strategies.

Risk controls

Rules are designed to be evaluated against spending limits, buying power, tradability, and execution safety gates.

Non-custodial account model

Brokerage assets remain in Robinhood while Driftlock provides account visibility, rules, and controls.

02

User workflow

From registration to a connected Robinhood dashboard.

  1. 1
    Create a Driftlock account

    Register and sign in to your protected workspace.

  2. 2
    Connect Robinhood

    Enter the Robinhood API key and signing key inside the protected dashboard.

  3. 3
    Verify and discover the account

    Driftlock verifies the connection and automatically selects an active crypto account.

  4. 4
    Load live brokerage data

    Driftlock reads buying power, holdings, market data, and order history directly from Robinhood.

  5. 5
    Configure rules

    Define strategy parameters and safety limits without using fabricated balances or simulated portfolio data.

03

Account data

Robinhood remains the source of truth for brokerage information.

InformationSourcePurpose
Buying power and holdingsRobinhoodLive account overview
Market prices and ordersRobinhoodPortfolio and activity display
Investment rulesDriftlockStrategy configuration
Risk controlsDriftlockLimits and safety checks
Connection credentialsUserAuthenticated Robinhood access
04

Security model

Sensitive credentials remain protected and are never returned in dashboard data.

  • Encrypted credentialsConnection credentials are encrypted at rest.
  • Signed Robinhood requestsEach brokerage request is authenticated using the user's connection credentials.
  • Protected sessionsAuthentication uses secure, HTTP-only session cookies.
  • Private credential handlingSigning keys are never returned in dashboard responses.
  • Safety-gated executionTrading remains disabled until all execution controls are validated.
05

How Driftlock works

A protected application layer connected directly to Robinhood.

Your workspaceAccount overview and strategy controls
Driftlock controlsAuthentication, validation, and risk checks
RobinhoodBrokerage balances, assets, and orders
Authenticated connectionDriftlock connects directly to the Robinhood Crypto Trading API.
06

Trading status

The distinction between available account data and live trading.

AVAILABLE

Live read-only integration

Credential validation, account discovery, buying power, holdings, market data, and order-history retrieval are implemented.

SAFETY-GATED

Live order submission

Real-money order execution remains disabled until lifecycle handling, idempotency, reconciliation, and failure recovery are fully validated.

GET STARTED

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