Hardware wallets for Bitcoin

While Trezor and Ledger work for Bitcoin as well, there are many reasons to take a closer look at Bitcoin-only hardware wallets:

  • Support for cutting-edge protocol features
  • Simpler Bitcoin-only interface
  • Support for Liquid assets
  • Smaller attack surface

Here are the three Bitcoin-only options for you.

TL;DR; Coldcard is the default choice. If you already have a Trezor, you can repurpose it by installing the Bitcoin-only version of the software. Finally, if you need support for Liquid assets, pick Jade.

Coldcard Mk4

Coldcard Mk4

The Bitcoin Maximalist

$147.94

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Pros:

  • Support for cutting-edge protocol features
  • Portable and durable design
  • Tactile physical keys
  • NFC support
  • Open-source

Cons:

  • Nerdy interface

Who is it for?

The default choice. The most mature Bitcoin-only solution right now. The fourth edition has now NFC support and USB-C. Also, the amount of RAM has been increased to easily sign big transactions with which other devices may struggle.

Trezors

Trezor One / T

The Bitcoin Edition

$69 or $219

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Pros:

  • 10 years on the market
  • Dedicated user-friendly app
  • Open-source

Cons:

  • Additional manual steps necessary
  • May lack power to sign unusually complex multisig transactions

Who is it for?

For people that already have a Trezor device, or need a simple user-friendly app. Not so many people know that you can install a Bitcoin-only version of the Trezor software. Here is how you can do it →

Blockstream Jade

Blockstream Jade

The Liquid Network Guru

$64.99

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Pros:

  • Advanced Liquid asset support
  • Camera for scanning QR codes
  • Open-source

Cons:

  • Uncertain durability
  • Bulky design

Who is it for?

For Bitcoin experts from Bitcoin experts. The only device supporting Liquid assets (L-BTC, USDt, L-CAD, JPYS). Blockstream is a company fully focused on Bitcoin, and hiring many lead Bitcoin developers.