Keycard Shell

Keycard Shell use the same technology used in banking-grade smart cards, making it resistant to malware and remote attacks. Keycard Shell is non-custodial and open-source. Keycard Shell provides secure offline key management. To date, Keycard Shell has not been linked to any major scandals, hacks, or criminal charges.

Keycard Shell was created by Status Research & Development GmbH a blockchain technology company co-founded by Carl Bennetts and Jarrad Hope.

Status Research & Development GmbH the company behind Keycard Shell, is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland.

Keycard Shell works as a smart card shell that securely stores cryptographic keys and signs transactions. Keycard Shell can be paired with devices like mobile wallets or desktop applications via NFC (Near Field Communication). Private keys never leave the card; instead, the card performs cryptographic operations internally, protecting against theft or compromise.

Keycard Shell was released for pre-order April 23 2025.