The Foundation Passport is a new hardware Bitcoin-only wallet.
Overview
- It is an air-gapped, offline hardware device for the self-custody of Bitcoin.
- The wallet has a large LCD, and physical keypad, and uses AAA batteries for power.
- It does not connect via Bluetooth or cables, instead using QR codes and MicroSD cards to interface with computers or mobile apps.
- The wallet is manufactured in the United States and emphasizes transparency with open-source hardware and software.
Security Features
Here are the security features of the Foundation Passport:
- No wireless connectivity – transactions are signed offline on the air-gapped device.
- Uses partially signed Bitcoin transactions (PSBT) for added security.
- Firmware updates are handled automatically with no user interaction required.
- Stores a hidden backup seed on the MicroSD card and has an embedded secure element chip.
- Focused solely on Bitcoin rather than supporting multiple cryptocurrencies.