Trezor
Trezor is a hardware wallet developed by SatoshiLabs. The first commercial hardware wallet (2014), known for fully open-source firmware.
Properties
| Property | Detail |
|---|---|
| Form factor | USB with screen (Model One, Model Safe 3, Model T) |
| Firmware | Fully open-source |
| Key storage | General-purpose microcontroller (no secure element) |
| Seed | BIP39 (12 or 24 words) |
Features
- Screen confirmation for every transaction
- Shamir backup (SSPL)
- CoinJoin integration in Trezor Suite
- Optional BIP39 passphrase
Comparison with Ledger
| Trezor | Ledger | |
|---|---|---|
| Firmware | Open-source | Closed-source |
| Chip | General MCU | Secure Element |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes (Nano X) |
Round Rock meetups note: "Trezor: open-source, non-custodial"