Trezor launches new touchscreen hardware wallet with custom expert setup

Trezor has launched the Trezor Safe 5, a new flagship device with upgraded security features and a haptic color touchscreen, and the Trezor Expert, a personalized onboarding service for new users.

CryptoSlate was able to get hands-on with the new touchscreen device ahead of its launch at BTC Prague. The Trezor Safe 5 introduces enhanced security and usability for managing digital assets. This new device features a color touchscreen with the Trezor Touch haptic engine, providing a visually engaging interface. The device’s Secure Element is NDA-free and EAL 6+ certified, offering robust protection for sensitive information and cryptographic operations.

The Trezor Safe 5 includes an upgraded 20-word backup process that allows users to transition from a standard Single-share Backup to an Advanced Multi-share Backup. This enhanced backup method uses Shamir’s secret sharing to split the master secret key into multiple unique shares, improving security by eliminating a single point of failure. Even if some shares are lost, users can still access their crypto. To protect these backup phrases from fire, water, and physical damage, Trezor offers a 20-word version of its Trezor Keep Metal solution for $99.

The Trezor Safe 5 is encased in damage-proof Gorilla Glass and is available in finishes like Black Graphite, Violet Ore, and Green Beryl. It supports many cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and thousands more, ensuring extensive compatibility for users to securely store, manage, stake, and use their crypto. The Trezor Suite desktop application and mobile app allow users to monitor their assets on the go and leverage Trezor’s network of third-party services for a customized crypto experience.

For Bitcoin enthusiasts, Trezor offers a Bitcoin-only version of the Safe 5, which removes non-Bitcoin-related features and code to provide a streamlined Bitcoin experience. Following the successful limited edition run of the Bitcoin-only Trezor Safe 3, Trezor now offers an unlimited edition of both the Bitcoin-only Trezor Safe 3 and Trezor Safe 5 in a distinct fiery orange shade.

Matěj Žák, Trezor’s Chief Executive Officer, emphasized the significance of the Trezor Safe 5, stating,

“Understandably, many crypto enthusiasts lack trust in exchanges and are looking for an easy and secure way to interact with their digital assets[…] We saw that there was an opportunity to bring something new to the sector – enter the Trezor Safe 5.”

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