When comparing signing devices (a.k.a. hardware wallets), the same three names show up time and time again: COLDCARD, Ledger, and Trezor. Let's take a look at the COLDCARD®, Marks 3 and 4, versus the Ledger Nano X, the Trezor Model T and BitBox2.
Learn more about the features and functions by clicking the linked descriptions.
Once you've seen how COLDCARD is the most secure signing device (a.k.a. hardware wallet) for self-custody, check out our overview of software wallets and other financial tools proven to work with COLDCARD.
Features and functions | COLDCARD Mk4 | COLDCARD Mk3 | Ledger Nano X | Trezor Model T | BitBox 2 | Blockstream Jade |
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Security Highlights | ||||||
Verifiable source code | ||||||
Onboard anti-phishing protection | ||||||
Fully air-gapped operation | ||||||
Encrypted USB communication (MiTM protection) | ||||||
Encrypted backup via microSD | ||||||
Self-destruct PIN | ||||||
Decoy/Duress wallet PIN | ||||||
Supply Chain and Physical Security | ||||||
Device linked to serialized, tamper-evident packaging | ||||||
Viewable electronics | ||||||
Epoxy-protected components | ||||||
Device Design | ||||||
microSD card slot | ||||||
Physical keypad | ||||||
Dedicated secure element | ||||||
USB-C connector | ||||||
NFC-compatible | ||||||
Bitcoin ONLY | ||||||
Seed Options | ||||||
User can increase seed-generation entropy | ||||||
Verifiable seed generation | ||||||
BIP-85 seeds | ||||||
Seed XOR integration | ||||||
Ephemeral seeds | ||||||
On-Device Transaction Functions | ||||||
Show send/receive addresses | ||||||
View QR codes | ||||||
Custom derivation paths | ||||||
BIP-174 (PSBT) support |
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