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SeedSigner vs YWallet

Head-to-head privacy comparison: KYC friction, trust score, jurisdiction, fees, audits, supported regions, and network support. Higher trust score: Tie.

SeedSigner

Zero KYC · Trust 89/99

DIY Bitcoin signing device built from off-the-shelf Raspberry Pi Zero parts (~$50-70). Stateless: powers off with no private key storage. Air-gapped QR code signing. The most sovereign hardware option — no trust in any manufacturer.

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YWallet

Zero KYC · Trust 89/99

Advanced Zcash wallet for iOS, Android and desktop. Full shielded support, fast sync, encrypted memos. Privacy-oriented. (Zero KYC)

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SeedSigner vs YWallet privacy comparison
MetricSeedSignerYWallet
KYC levelZero KYCZero KYC
Trust score89/9989/99
Jurisdiction
Fee~$50-70 (DIY parts)0.0001 ZEC/tx
Countries/regionsGlobalGlobal
Features
  • DIY hardware signer
  • Stateless (no key storage)
  • Air-gapped QR signing
  • Open source
  • Raspberry Pi Zero
  • No persistent storage
  • SeedQR backup format
  • Bitcoin-only
  • Shielded
  • Unified Addresses
  • ZEC + Ycash
  • Encrypted memo
  • Self-custody
  • Desktop + Mobile
  • Open source
  • Fast sync
Categories
  • Wallet
  • Privacy Tools
  • Wallet
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Networks supported
  • BTC

Quick take

SeedSigner scores 89/99 and YWallet scores 89/99. Use this page as a starting point, then review each provider profile for ownership, warnings, and policy changes.