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Framework Computer

A custodial or semi-custodial financial service.

KYC: lightTrust 27/100US

Trust

CAUTION
JURISDICTIONUS
STATE ACTORUS jurisdiction (Five Eyes). Founder Nirav Patel spent 7 years at Meta/Oculus (Facebook mass-surveillance platform, DARPA-seeded origin). Spark Capital (Series A lead) has Israeli portfolio companies (Deel, eToro, Capitolis, Cybereason, JFrog) but no Unit 8200 connections found among GPs.
AUDITED BYNone on record
TRUST SCORE
27
LAST UPDATED3/13/2026

Specs

KYC LEVELlight
KYC TRIGGERSExpect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.
FEEHardware prices vary
NETWORKSHardware
CATEGORIESHardware
BEST FORGeneral usage
TOR
REGIONS2 countries — United States, Global

About

Modular laptops designed for repairability. Hardware kill switches for camera/mic. Offers models without pre-installed proprietary OS, fully Linux compatible.

Follow the Money

  Framework Computer Inc — San Francisco
  ──────────────────────────────────────
  CEO: Nirav Patel (ex-Oculus/Meta 7yr)
  Series A: $18M — Spark Capital (US)
  Also: Anorak, Formic, Pathbreaker VCs
  ├─ Patel: 7yr Meta/Facebook history
  ├─ Five Eyes (US) jurisdiction
  └─ Modular hardware, Linux-first
Framework Computer — ownership and funding chain

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Framework Computer require KYC or identity verification?

Framework Computer has a KYC level of "light". Expect unexpected KYC triggers for withdrawals above arbitrary risk thresholds.

What payment methods does Framework Computer accept?

Framework Computer accepts the following payment methods: Hardware.

Is Framework Computer available in my country?

Framework Computer is available in: US, GLOBAL.

Is Framework Computer based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. Framework Computer is based in US, 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 Framework Computer safe to use for privacy?

Use Framework Computer with caution. This service has known concerns that may affect privacy.

Which payment networks does Framework Computer support?

Accepted networks: Hardware.

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