Store Bitcoin
Recommended Providers
Bitbox - Hardwarewallet
Pros
- Firmware and app fully open source
- Bitcoin-only edition for maximum security focus
- Lean codebase reduces the attack surface
Cons
- No iOS/iPhone support
- Touch controls take a bit of getting used to
- Limited selection of supported cryptocurrencies
Ledger - Hardwarewallet
Pros
- Very broad support for different cryptocurrencies
- Large, active user base and lots of documentation
- Convenient companion app with buy/swap features
Cons
- Secure-element firmware not fully open source
- A 2020 data leak exposed customer data (not funds)
Trezor - Hardwarewallet
Pros
- Oldest hardware wallet maker (since 2014)
- Hardware and firmware fully open source
- Large independent security community audits the code
Cons
- Interface feels less polished by comparison
- Older models had known physical attack vectors, since patched
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