Custom Permissions
Custom permissions let you authorize specific actions without exposing broader account authority than necessary.
Why Custom Permissions Are Important
They are one of the most effective ways to reduce operational risk on WAX.
Use them when you want to:
- isolate a narrow workflow
- grant limited authority to an app or script
- separate claim, automation, or contract-specific actions from general account control
Common Patterns
App Integration
Give an app or signer authority only for the actions it needs.
Automation
Use a dedicated permission for scripts or services instead of relying on your main active workflow.
Operational Separation
Keep higher-authority permissions protected while lower-risk tasks use narrower permissions.
Design Rules
- keep the permission scope as small as possible
- document what actions it can sign
- avoid reusing a broad permission out of convenience
- review how the permission fits into your recovery and monitoring plan