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Coldcard

Bitcoin-only. Air-gapped. The hardware signer that trusts nothing.

Zero KYCTrust 52/100CA
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Best useCold storageWallet / Privacy Tools
KYC postureZero KYCNo account, no KYC for firmware use.
Main riskCAUTIONCanada = Five Eyes jurisdiction, but Coldcard is a hardware product — Coinkite holds no user data or keys.
Review proofReviewed 2026-06-22KYC checked 2026-06-22 / verified jurisdiction / official site batch 1 2026 06 22

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CAUTION
JURISDICTIONCA
WARNINGCanada = Five Eyes jurisdiction, but Coldcard is a hardware product — Coinkite holds no user data or keys. Purchase anonymously (use a P.O. box or privacy-preserving shipping). Order with Monero or cash-equivalent if possible. Firmware is open source.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
52
LAST VERIFIED6/24/2026
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELZero
KYC TRIGGERSNo account, no KYC for firmware use. Hardware purchase may expose shipping address.
FEE$147-$199 (one-time hardware)
NETWORKSBTC
CATEGORIESWallet, Privacy Tools
BEST FORCold storage, Air-gapped Bitcoin signing, Maximum self-custody
FEATURESAir-gapped signing, Bitcoin-only, Open source firmware, Duress PIN, PSBT via MicroSD, Sparrow compatible, No computer required, Secure element (SE2)
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REGIONS1 country — Global

About

Bitcoin-only air-gapped hardware signer. The most trusted hardware wallet in the Bitcoin privacy community. Never connects to a computer. PSBT signing via MicroSD or QR. Duress PIN support. Open source firmware by Coinkite.

Follow the Money

  Coinkite Inc — Toronto, Canada (CA)
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  Founders: Rodolfo Novak (NVK) + Peter D
  Funding: bootstrapped, hardware sales
  Revenue: $147–$199 per unit
  ├─ Five Eyes (CA) — hardware only
  ├─ No server data: firmware = open src
  └─ Order anonymously (XMR/cash/PO box)
Coldcard — ownership and funding chain

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Coldcard require KYC or identity verification?

No. Coldcard does not require identity verification (KYC) for typical usage. No account, no KYC for firmware use. Hardware purchase may expose shipping address.

What payment methods does Coldcard accept?

Coldcard accepts the following payment methods: BTC.

Is Coldcard available in my country?

Coldcard is available in: GLOBAL.

Is Coldcard based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. Coldcard is based in CA, which is a Five Eyes member country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). Authorities in Five Eyes countries can compel providers to hand over data and issue gag orders preventing disclosure.

Is Coldcard safe to use for privacy?

Use Coldcard with caution. Canada = Five Eyes jurisdiction, but Coldcard is a hardware product — Coinkite holds no user data or keys. Purchase anonymously (use a P.O. box or privacy-preserving shipping). Order with Monero or cash-equivalent if possible. Firmware is open source.

Which payment networks does Coldcard support?

Accepted networks: BTC.

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