Passport Core

Cold Storage

Passport Core is Foundation's current Bitcoin-only hardware wallet, rebranded from the original Foundation Passport in early 2025, with a lower entry price of $199 and a refined design featuring a 20% thinner chassis with ultra-hard glass. The device is fully air-gapped, communicating only via camera QR codes and microSD card — no USB data, Bluetooth, or wireless. Both hardware and firmware are open-source under a copyleft license, making it one of the most transparent Bitcoin hardware wallets available.

Details

Nfc: No
Usb: No
Type: hardware_wallet
Price: $99
Display: IPS Color
Launched: 2025
Interface: Air-gapped, QR code, MicroSD
Price Usd: 199
Air Gapped: Yes
Device Type: hardware_wallet
Open Source: Yes
Screen Type: LCD
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Connectivity: QR Code (Air-Gapped),microSD
Manufacturer: Foundation Devices
Release Year: 2024
Security Chip: Microchip ATECC608B
Secure Element: Yes

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