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Hardware Wallets

This page lists and evaluates Bitcoin hardware wallets including BitBox02, Blockstream Jade, Foundation Passport, Keystone Pro, SafePal S1, Tangem, NGRAVE Zero, Ellipal Titan, BC Vault, KeepKey, Cypherock X1, OneKey Classic, Bitkey, Krux, and Material Bitcoin. Details cover security model, ease of use, compatibility, build quality, pricing, support ecosystem, transparency, and recovery options. Data generated from Grok.

BitBox02

Blockstream Jade

BitBox02

Security Model: Dual-chip SE, epoxy potting, microSD air-gap

Ease of Use: Elegant, simple setup

Compatibility: Bitcoin-focused, multi-OS (Win/Mac/Linux/Android)

Build Quality: Swiss compact precision

Pricing: $175

Support Ecosystem: Shift Crypto docs, updates

Transparency: Fully open-source firmware

Recovery Options: Encrypted microSD backup

Bitkey

Blockstream Jade

BitBox02

Security Model: Air-gapped QR/NFC, SE

Ease of Use: User-friendly mobile

Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, Android

Build Quality: Standard portable

Pricing: $150

Support Ecosystem: Block support

Transparency: Open-source

Recovery Options: Seed phrase

Blockstream Jade

Blockstream Jade

Blockstream Jade

Security Model: Open-source, QR air-gap, anti-exfil, secure chips

Ease of Use: Bluetooth

Compatibility: Friendly app, Bitcoin/Liquid, multi-OS

Build Quality: Affordable standard

Pricing: $79-$149

Support Ecosystem: Blockstream community

Transparency: Fully open-source

Recovery Options: BIP39 seed phrase

Coldcard

Blockstream Jade

Blockstream Jade

Security Model: Air-gapped, dual SE chips, trick PINs, anti-phishing

Ease of Use: Advanced setup, numeric keypad, complex for beginners

Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, PSBT, Electrum/Sparrow

Build Quality: See-through tamper-evident, sliding cover, durable

Pricing: $178-$249

Support Ecosystem: 

Transparency: Coinkite docs, community

Recovery Options: Fully open-sourceMicroSD, BIP39 seed

Cypherock X1

Foundation Passport

Ellipal Titan

Security Model: Shamir SSS, EAL6+ SE, air-gapped, seedless

Ease of Use: Intuitive, learning curve

Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto

Build Quality: Solid compact

Pricing: $159-$200

Support Ecosystem: 24/7 support, audits

Transparency: Open-source

Recovery Options: Multi-card shards

Ellipal Titan

Foundation Passport

Ellipal Titan

Security Model: Air-gapped QR, SE, metal case

Ease of Use: Touchscreen user-friendly

Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, iOS/Android

Build Quality: Metal high-quality

Pricing: $169-$170

Support Ecosystem: Ellipal community

Transparency: 

Recovery Options: Closed firmware12/24 seed

Foundation Passport

Foundation Passport

Foundation Passport

Security Model: Air-gapped QR, SE, open-source

Ease of Use: Clean premium UX

Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, Win/Mac/Linux

Build Quality: Premium durable

Pricing: $199-$250

Support Ecosystem: Foundation Devices

Transparency: Fully open-source

Recovery Options: Seed phrase, microSD

KeepKey

Foundation Passport

Foundation Passport

Security Model: Basic USB, no air-gap/SE

Ease of Use: Simple basic

Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, desktop

Build Quality: Standard plastic

Pricing: $50

Support Ecosystem: ShapeShift forums

Transparency: Limited transparency

Recovery Options: 

12-word seed

Keystone Pro

Keystone Pro

Keystone Pro

Security Model: Air-gapped QR, fingerprint, tamper wipe, SE

Ease of Use: Large touchscreen, intuitive

Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, iOS/Android

Build Quality: Rugged modular

Pricing:  $130-$149

Support Ecosystem: Keystone, DeFi integrations

Transparency: Partially open-source

Recovery Options: 12/24 seed, Shamir

Ledger

Keystone Pro

Keystone Pro

Security Model: Secure Element (EAL5+/6+), BOLOS OS, on-device signing

Ease of Use: Intuitive Ledger Live, touchscreen options

Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, multi-OS, Bluetooth

Build Quality: Compact durable aluminum/plastic

Pricing: $79-$179

Support Ecosystem: Ledger Live, 50+ integrations

Transparency: Partially open-source, audited SE

Recovery Options: 24-word BIP39 seed

SeedSigner

Keystone Pro

SeedSigner

Security Model: Air-gapped QR, stateless RAM, open-source, no connectivity

Ease of Use: DIY assembly, joystick navigation, QR signing

Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, multisig (Sparrow, Electrum, Specter)

Build Quality: DIY Raspberry Pi, variable quality

Pricing: $50-$80 DIY

Support Ecosystem: GitHub community, FOSS updates

Transparency: Fully open

Security Model: Air-gapped QR, stateless RAM, open-source, no connectivity

Ease of Use: DIY assembly, joystick navigation, QR signing

Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, multisig (Sparrow, Electrum, Specter)

Build Quality: DIY Raspberry Pi, variable quality

Pricing: $50-$80 DIY

Support Ecosystem: GitHub community, FOSS updates

Transparency: Fully open-source hardware/software

Recovery Options: BIP39 seed, passphrase, BIP85

Trezor

Keystone Pro

SeedSigner

Security Model: Open-source, Secure Element (TROPIC01 on Safe models), passphrase

Ease of Use: User-friendly Trezor Suite, touchscreen

Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, desktop/mobile

Build Quality: Compact lightweight plastic/metal

Pricing: $49-$169

Support Ecosystem: Trezor Suite, community

Transparency: Fully open-source

Recovery Options: 12/24-word seed, passphrase

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