Foundation Passport

Cold Storage

The original Foundation Passport was an open-source, air-gapped Bitcoin-only hardware wallet launched in 2021, featuring a metal enclosure, QR code air-gapped signing, MicroSD support, and an open-source firmware. It was rebranded as Passport Core in early 2025 — see that listing for current product details.

Details

Nfc: No
Usb: No
Type: hardware_wallet
Price: $299
Status: DUPLICATE
Battery: No
Interface: USB-C + QR camera
Price Usd: 199
Air Gapped: Yes
Device Type: hardware_wallet
Form Factor: Compact device
Open Source: Yes
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Connectivity: QR code, MicroSD (air-gapped)
Manufacturer: Foundation Devices
Release Year: 2021
Security Chip: Microchip ATECC608A
Canonical Slug: passport-core
Duplicate Note: Foundation Passport was rebranded as Passport Core in early 2025. passport-core is the current name.
Secure Element: Yes

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