The Trezor® hardware wallet is a physical device designed to provide the highest level of security for your cryptocurrencies. Unlike software wallets (which are connected to the internet and vulnerable to hacking), a Trezor® device stores your private keys offline. This method, known as "cold storage," ensures that your sensitive information never touches an online environment, making it immune to remote attacks.
Since the launch of the original Trezor® Model One, the first hardware wallet in the world, the product line has expanded to include the advanced Trezor® Model T with a touchscreen. Both devices support a vast range of cryptocurrencies and are renowned for their open-source firmware, which allows the community to verify its security.
The setup process for your Trezor® is straightforward and secure. The official starting point is always Trezor.io/start. This page will dynamically guide you through the setup based on the model you own (Trezor® Model One or Model T). The process involves:
The Trezor® Suite is the official desktop and web application that serves as your interface for managing your crypto assets. It replaces the older Trezor® Wallet web interface and offers a more powerful, private, and feature-rich experience. Key features include:
To allow your Trezor® device to communicate securely with the Trezor® Suite in your browser, you need a small background application called Trezor® Bridge. It is not a wallet itself but a communication tool. The Suite will typically prompt you to install it if it's not detected. You can also download it directly from the Trezor® Bridge page.
If you encounter problems, the official Trezor® Support page is an invaluable resource. Common issues and solutions include:
Important: Never share your Recovery Seed or PIN with anyone. Trezor® support will never ask for this information.
While no system is 100% invulnerable, the Trezor® hardware wallet is considered one of the most secure ways to store cryptocurrency. Its open-source nature allows for continuous security audits by the community. The primary risk is physical theft coupled with the thief discovering your PIN, or losing your Recovery Seed.
Yes, absolutely. This is why the Recovery Seed is so important. By purchasing a new Trezor® (or using a compatible software wallet) and entering your 12-24 word Recovery Seed, you can fully restore access to your cryptocurrencies.
The Model T is the premium model. It features a full-color touchscreen for easier and more intuitive interaction, supports more cryptocurrencies natively (like Cardano), and has a microSD card slot for additional security features like encrypted storage of the PIN.
The Trezor® Suite is the recommended and most feature-complete interface. However, your Trezor® device can also be used with third-party wallets like Exodus or Metamask (for Ethereum and ERC-20 tokens), giving you flexibility.
There is no standalone mobile app that connects directly to the device via USB-OTG for full functionality like the desktop Suite. However, the Trezor® Suite web version can be accessed from a mobile browser, and some third-party mobile wallets offer limited integration.
Yes, both Trezor® models have full support for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and thousands of ERC-20 tokens, along with many other major cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Dash.