Trezor has begun taking pre-orders for their new Safe 5 hardware wallet, with a bitcoin-only variant. Pre-order pricing is $169.
Trezor states, “Trezor Safe 5 is designed to be the ultimate hardware wallet for bitcoin users who prioritize both security and user-friendliness. With its vibrant color touchscreen and tactile feedback features from the Trezor Touch haptic engine, it offers an intuitive experience that’s easy to navigate.”
“Based on a decade of open-source security and privacy development, the Trezor Safe 5 provides a reliable foundation for safeguarding your bitcoin. It employs the NDA-free EAL 6+ Secure Element along with PIN and passphrase protection, ensuring strong defense against both online and offline threats. The addition of an enhanced 20-word wallet backup standard allows for a seamless transition from a Standard Single-share Backup to an Advanced Multi-share Backup, enhancing wallet recovery protection with added security measures.”
Tech features:
- Color Touchscreen
- 1.54” Color display; 240 x 240 pixels
- Haptic feedback
- Gorilla® Glass 3; Scratch-resistant all-glass surface
- USB-C connection
- Send, receive, stake & trade
- MicroSD card slot
- Secure Element protected; Certified Chip EAL6+
- Open-source security and design
- PIN & Passphrase protection
- On-device entry
- 12, 20 & 24-word wallet backup
- Advanced Multi-share Backup
- Increased privacy with coin control
- Identity protection with Tor
