KeepKey

Cold Storage

KeepKey is a hardware wallet originally launched in 2015 and acquired by ShapeShift in 2017. It features a large, high-contrast display and supports Bitcoin alongside dozens of other cryptocurrencies. KeepKey was notable for being one of the earliest hardware wallets to offer a premium design with a big screen for verifying transactions. After ShapeShift decentralized in 2021, KeepKey was sold to the team behind ShapeShift and continues to be developed. It uses the same open-source firmware as other Trezor-compatible devices.

Details

Nfc: No
Usb: Yes
Type: hardware_wallet
Notes: Originally $239. Heavily discounted. Considered legacy/outdated.
Price: $49
Battery: No
Interface: USB-C
Price Usd: 49
Air Gapped: No
Device Type: hardware_wallet
Form Factor: Compact device
Open Source: Yes
Screen Type: OLED
Bitcoin Only: No
Connectivity: USB-C
Manufacturer: ShapeShift (now community-owned)
Release Year: 2015
Security Chip: None
Secure Element: No

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