Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is Trezor Safe 5?

Accepted Answer

Trezor Safe 5 is a premium hardware wallet / cold wallet with a compact rectangular form factor (≈ 65.9 × 40 × 8 mm, ~23 g) featuring a 1.54" color touchscreen, haptic feedback, and USB-C connectivity. Trezor Safe 5 supports multi-chain assets under universal firmware with optional Bitcoin-only mode and introduces enhanced backup via SLIP39 multi-share support.

Question 2

Is Trezor Safe 5 safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

Trezor Safe 5 is open source and non-custodial and use an NDA-free EAL 6+ certified secure element to protect private keys against physical attacks. Trezor Safe 5 has no known major hacks or scandals. Security measures include PIN protection, optional passphrase wallets, encrypted firmware updates, and an authenticity check upon connection.

Question 3

Who created Trezor Safe 5?

Accepted Answer

Trezor Safe 5 was created by Trezor company s.r.o a company co-founded by Marek Palatinus and Pavol Rusnak.

Question 4

Where is Trezor Safe 5's company based?

Accepted Answer

Trezor company s.r.o, the company behind Trezor Safe 5, is headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic.

Question 5

How does Trezor Safe 5 work?

Accepted Answer

Trezor Safe 5 pairs with Trezor Suite on desktop or mobile for wallet management. The user initializes Trezor Safe 5 by installing firmware via Trezor Suite and creating a backup (SLIP39 multi-share or legacy backup). Trezor Safe 5 connects via USB-C (with optional microSD binding for PIN encryption) to authorize transactions. The touchscreen with haptic feedback handles input, address confirmation, and wallet navigation. Private keys remain isolated within the secure element, and all signing occurs on-device.

Question 6

When was Trezor Safe 5 launched?

Accepted Answer

The Trezor Safe 5 was released June 14, 2024.

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