BC Vault

Cold Storage

BC Vault is a hardware wallet that takes a unique approach to security: instead of BIP39 seed phrases, it uses ferroelectric RAM for random number generation and allows users to create multiple encrypted wallets secured by custom passwords and PINs. Backup is performed via encrypted QR codes. It supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies.

Details

Nfc: Yes
Usb: Yes
Type: hardware_wallet
Price: $127
Interface: USB-C + rotary encoder
Price Usd: 148
Air Gapped: No
Device Type: hardware_wallet
Form Factor: Desktop device
Open Source: No
Screen Type: OLED
Bitcoin Only: No
Connectivity: USB
Manufacturer: General Bytes (Slovakia)
Release Year: 2018
Backup Method: Encrypted QR code
Security Chip: Ferroelectric RAM (proprietary)
Secure Element: No

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