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Foundation (Passport)

B+
Hardware WalletDistributed1/4 independence pillarsBitcoin Purists
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By Steve L, Editorial Lead·Reviewed by Proof of Custody Editorial
·Last updated Aug 3, 2026
81
Custody & SecurityEase of UseFeesFeaturesTransparencySupport
Score Breakdown
Custody & Security35% weight
82
Ease of Use20% weight
80
Fees15% weight
90
Features10% weight
70
Transparency10% weight
90
Support10% weight
75
Assessment
Key Strength

Open source hardware and software. Beautiful industrial design. Bitcoin-only.

Primary Risk

Smaller company. Physical exposure risk. Self-custody burden.

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
~$200
Minimum$0
Custody Independence Standard
1 of 4 pillars met
Vendor independenceDepends on configuration
Entropy independenceDepends on configuration
Control independenceMet
Operational independenceNot met
  • •Self-managed multisig can satisfy every pillar, but only the holder's specific configuration determines whether it does. Independence here is achievable, not guaranteed.
  • •The entire operational burden, including geographic separation, firmware tracking, recovery testing, and inheritance, sits with the holder.
How this is assessed →
Insurance

Foundation (Passport)'s custody insurance is not publicly disclosed.

Frequently asked questions
Is Foundation (Passport) safe?+

Foundation (Passport) uses a hardware wallet model and scores 81/100 in our independent review, including 82/100 on custody security. No single institution can unilaterally move funds. Safety depends on your priorities; see the full score breakdown above.

Is my bitcoin insured at Foundation (Passport)?+

Foundation (Passport)'s custody insurance is not publicly disclosed in a form we can verify. Where it exists, custody insurance covers specific named events up to shared limits and does not cover price loss. Confirm coverage in writing before relying on it.

What happens to my bitcoin if Foundation (Passport) fails?+

Foundation (Passport)'s architecture distributes control, so no single institution's failure alone can move or lose your bitcoin. Recovery depends on the specific structure; see the custody section above.

Does Foundation (Passport) support inheritance?+

Foundation (Passport) does not advertise a dedicated inheritance or beneficiary feature in the data we track. Confirm current options with the provider, since custody inheritance handling changes.

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Foundation (Passport) vs Others

vs OnrampA
90/100
vs Onramp FinanceA
89/100
vs UnchainedA-
85/100
vs Onramp LendingA-
84/100