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2026-02-07 00:00:01

Hardware Wallets And Secure Elements: What Are You Really Trusting?

By Lucien Bourdon, Bitcoin Analyst at Trezor A hardware wallet is a standard tool for securing cryptocurrency, and most rely on a dedicated chip known as a Secure Element; the same type used in credit cards and passports. But here’s what matters most: how a wallet uses this chip. This choice defines what you are

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