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Coldcard

B+
Hardware WalletDistributedCypherpunks
81
Custody & SecurityEase of UseFeesFeaturesTransparencySupport
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
88
Ease of Use20% weight
72
Fees15% weight
95
Features10% weight
65
Transparency10% weight
95
Support10% weight
70
Assessment
Key Strength

Air-gapped signing. Open source firmware. Most security-focused hardware wallet.

Primary Risk

Full self-custody responsibility. Physical device exposure. Kidnapping and extortion risk.

Custody Features
Multisig
Multi-Institution
No Single Point of Failure
Segregated Accounts
Proof of Reserves
Insurance
Regulated Custodian
No Physical Exposure
Multi-Jurisdiction
Inheritance
Segregated Insurance
IRA
Lending
Buy/Sell
Dynasty Trusts
Fees
~$150 one-time
Minimum$0
Security
Insurance & Regulatory