Trezor® hardware wallets are built to give you full control over your cryptocurrencies. By storing your private keys in a specialized, offline device, Trezor reduces exposure to hacks, malware, and phishing attacks that affect software wallets. Whether you’re a long-term HODLer, an active trader, or building Web3 applications, Trezor puts security and usability first.
Private keys never leave the device.
Transparent cryptography you can verify.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and thousands of tokens.
Trezor is one of the earliest hardware wallet projects focused on giving users clear, verifiable control over their digital wealth. The design philosophy centers on:
Important: never share your recovery seed. Device support will never ask for it.
Private keys are generated inside the secure environment of the Trezor device and never exposed to your computer or the internet. Signing operations occur on-device; your computer only sees signed transactions, not the private keys. This greatly reduces the risk of remote theft.
During setup, Trezor presents a recovery seed — a human-readable list of words that encodes your private keys. This seed is your ultimate backup. If your device is lost or damaged, the seed lets you recover funds on another compatible device. Keep the seed offline and consider using durable backups like metal plates designed for seed storage.
Trezor regularly releases firmware updates that can include new features, compatibility improvements, and security hardening. Updates are applied with user confirmation and can be audited because Trezor maintains open-source firmware sources. Always verify download sources before updating.
Trezor integrates with Trezor Suite, a desktop application for managing wallets, transactions, and device settings. It also supports many third-party wallets and services for specialized workflows like staking, DeFi interactions, or node-based setups. When using third-party software, prefer trusted, community-reviewed tools.
Developers can integrate hardware wallet support using Trezor Connect or lower-level protocols. These integration layers allow apps to request address display, signing, and device info while relying on on-device confirmation to prevent unauthorized operations.
Trezor fits a wide range of users and use cases. Below are some common scenarios and recommended best practices.
HODLers prioritize secure, offline storage. Use Trezor to hold your assets cold — keep the recovery seed in a secure, fireproof place and periodically check balances via Trezor Suite or a read-only wallet.
Traders benefit from quick access while retaining security. Use Trezor with trusted desktop wallets and confirm each outgoing transaction on-device. For frequent small trades, consider a hybrid approach: keep trading funds in a hot wallet and major holdings in Trezor.
Developers building dApps or infrastructure can integrate Trezor to support hardware-backed signing. This allows enterprises or advanced users to run scripts that still require human confirmation for sensitive actions.
For teams and institutions, Trezor can be combined with multisignature setups, vaults, and policy controls to spread trust and minimize single points of failure. Consider hardware security modules and custody solutions for large-scale operations.
Trezor itself does not broadcast transactions; it only signs them. The wallet software you pair with will handle broadcasting and may query public nodes to fetch balances. If privacy is paramount, run your own node or connect to privacy-preserving services to reduce address linkage.