Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is eHSM?

Accepted Answer

eHSM is an embedded signing module for digital assets and is categorized as a hardware wallet / cold wallet component with a USB sized form factor. Key features include dedicated security silicon for key storage, hardware signing, developer focused integration, and connectivity suited for embedded hosts.

Question 2

Is eHSM safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

eHSM is non custodial and closed source. No public record of major hacks, exploits, or criminal charges has been reported. Security measures focus on hardware based key isolation, entropy generation, optional PIN gating by the host, and a recovery process defined by the integrator.

Question 3

Who created eHSM?

Accepted Answer

eHSM was created by Elliptic Secure.

Question 4

Where is eHSM's company based?

Accepted Answer

Elliptic Secure the company behind eHSM is headquartered in the United States.

Question 5

How does eHSM work?

Accepted Answer

eHSM generates and stores private keys inside dedicated security silicon and performs signing inside the module. eHSM connects to a host device through embedded interfaces managed by a vendor SDK. Keys remain inside the device within a certified secure element.

Question 6

When was eHSM launched?

Accepted Answer

eHSM was released around November 28, 2018.

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