AirGap Vault

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AirGap Vault is an open-source Bitcoin and cryptocurrency wallet system that uses an air-gapped smartphone as an offline signing device. The companion AirGap Wallet app handles the online portion while the Vault app — installed on a dedicated offline phone — signs transactions via QR codes. It supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tezos with strong security architecture.

Details

Type: Mobile wallet (Bitcoin + multi-coin, air-gapped signing)
Multisig: Yes
Platform: iOS, Android
Custodial: No
Developer: Papers AG
Lightning: No
Platforms: iOS, Android (offline signing device)
Open Source: Yes
Tor Support: No
Bitcoin Only: No
Coin Control: No
Founded Year: 2018
Multisig Support: Yes
Lightning Support: No

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