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Trezor Unveils Its New Quantum-Resistant Hardware Wallet

by Patricia

Trezor has unveiled the Safe 7, a new hardware wallet featuring transparent components and a quantum-resistant architecture. This model marks a technical breakthrough at a time when the security of private keys and digital sovereignty are becoming major concerns for cryptocurrency users.

Trezor Safe 7: The Most Auditable and Quantum-Resistant Wallet

This week, Trezor—the company behind the world’s first hardware wallet for cryptocurrencies—unveiled a new hardware wallet called the Safe 7, which introduces several groundbreaking technical features to the ecosystem.

The stated goal is to address current security challenges while anticipating future threats, particularly those related to quantum computing.

The Safe 7 stands out for its integration of the TROPIC01, described as the first transparent and auditable secure element. Unlike traditional chips used in other hardware wallets—which are often “closed source” and subject to non-disclosure agreements—this new chip would finally allow the community to verify its operation.

Another notable feature is its so-called “quantum-ready” architecture. The wallet is reportedly capable of receiving updates designed to withstand future attacks by quantum computers, thanks to a boot system engineered to support post-quantum cryptographic algorithms.

A “wireless” wallet, usable over a wireless connection

On the hardware side, the Safe 7 features a wireless design, with low-energy Bluetooth for mobile connections, a color touchscreen, and a long-lasting battery that can be recharged wirelessly.

Security is based on a dual-chip system, combining TROPIC01 with a second EAL6+-certified component.

From a software perspective, the device runs on the Trezor Suite app, an interface that allows users to manage a wide range of cryptocurrencies and access various features such as staking or token swapping.

A specific “Bitcoin-only” version with an orange back is also planned.

The Safe 7 was launched in Prague during the “TBD: Trustless By Design” conference, at a time when issues of digital sovereignty and resilience against potential attacks by institutions or governments are becoming increasingly important.

Excerpt from the TBD conference

Excerpt from the TBD conference

Among the topics discussed was the growing adoption of Bitcoin as a payment method in local businesses. Trezor highlighted two cities: Prague, where its historic headquarters are located, and Lugano, Switzerland, home to the headquarters of Tether, the issuer of USDT.

These two cities now stand out as major hubs for Bitcoin adoption, boasting the highest number of merchants accepting BTC in Europe, according to the community-driven BTCMap. This trend illustrates Bitcoin’s emergence as a tangible monetary alternative to an increasingly contested centralized banking system.

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