CS2 Skin Custody and Settlement
Learn why CSfi uses custody for covered calls and physical settlement, how Steam inventory verification works, and what users should know before trading.
Why custody is required
Covered calls need a reliable path to deliver the underlying skin if the option is exercised. Custody and verification reduce the risk of failed settlement.
CSfi surfaces custody requirements before conversion flows so inventory holders understand when a skin is encumbered and when it can be withdrawn.
Steam linking role
Steam linking helps map eligible inventory and route physical delivery. Linking is read-oriented until a user explicitly starts a custody deposit or settlement workflow.
Users should review Privacy, Security, Risks, and Terms before linking accounts or depositing inventory.
Lifecycle overview
A custody-backed lifecycle can include inventory verification, deposit, lock, quote creation, exercise or expiry, settlement, and withdrawal when the asset is unencumbered.
Beta controls may limit eligible assets, supported markets, and available flows.
Deposit, lock, settlement, and withdrawal flow
Before a skin can back a covered call, CSfi verifies the inventory item, records the deposit intent, waits for transfer evidence, and only treats the asset as usable after finality and registration checks pass.
When a covered call is open, the underlying skin can be locked or otherwise encumbered. Exercise, expiry, settlement, release, and withdrawal are separate lifecycle steps, and each step can be delayed by Steam, chain, or beta operating controls.
Custody limitations
Custody reduces failed-delivery risk but does not eliminate price, liquidity, platform, blockchain, operational, or Steam policy risk.
CSfi does not guarantee uninterrupted withdrawals, instant settlement, universal asset support, or that every custody-ready item will have live quote availability.
FAQ
Can I withdraw while a call is active?
Only unencumbered assets can be withdrawn. Active covered-call obligations may restrict withdrawal until expiry, exercise, or release.
Does Steam linking itself custody my skin?
No. Custody begins only when you explicitly initiate a deposit or settlement workflow.
What does inventory verification check?
Verification maps a Steam inventory item to a supported market and checks whether it appears eligible for the current beta flow. It is not a guarantee that a quote will be available.
What happens if settlement cannot complete immediately?
The lifecycle can remain pending, require retry or operator review, or resolve according to the product controls and terms for the affected beta flow.
Can every CS2 skin be deposited?
No. Eligibility depends on catalog support, policy controls, custody status, market availability, and beta limits.