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    Comparing A Few Hardware Wallets

    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
    Security Highlights
    Verifiable source code Checked Checked Disabled Checked Checked Checked
    Onboard anti-phishing protection Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Fully air-gapped operation Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Checked
    Encrypted USB communication (MiTM protection) Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Checked Checked
    Encrypted backup via microSD Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Self-destruct PIN Checked Checked Disabled Checked Disabled Disabled
    Decoy/Duress wallet PIN Checked Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Supply Chain and Physical Security
    Device linked to serialized, tamper-evident packaging Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Viewable electronics Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Epoxy-protected components Checked Checked Disabled Checked Disabled Disabled
    Device Design
    microSD card slot Checked Checked Disabled Checked Checked Checked
    Physical keypad Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Dedicated secure element Checked + Checked Checked Checked Disabled Checked Disabled
    USB-C connector Checked Disabled Checked Checked Checked Checked
    NFC-compatible Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Bitcoin ONLY Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Seed Options
    User can increase seed-generation entropy Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Verifiable seed generation Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    BIP-85 seeds Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Seed XOR integration Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    Ephemeral seeds Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    On-Device Transaction Functions
    Show send/receive addresses Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked Checked
    View QR codes Checked Checked Disabled Checked Disabled Checked
    Custom derivation paths Checked Checked Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
    BIP-174 (PSBT) support Checked Checked Checked Disabled Checked Checked
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