Specter DIY

Cold Storage

Specter DIY is a fully open-source, air-gapped Bitcoin signing device that users build themselves from commodity hardware (STM32 development boards), making it one of the most transparent and verifiable cold storage solutions available. The device communicates exclusively via QR codes, requires no USB data connection, and is designed to work with Specter Desktop and other PSBT-compatible wallet coordinators. Because the hardware is generic and off-the-shelf, users can independently verify every component of the signing device.

Details

Nfc: No
Usb: No
Type: hardware_wallet
Price: Free (DIY)
Interface: USB, QR (configurable)
Price Usd: 100
Air Gapped: Yes
Device Type: diy_signing_device
Form Factor: DIY
Open Source: Yes
Screen Type: LCD
Bitcoin Only: Yes
Connectivity: QR Code (Air-Gapped)
Manufacturer: Crypto Advance (Open Source)
Release Year: 2020
Security Chip: None (open hardware)
Secure Element: No
Psbt Compatible: Yes

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