Fully wireless hardware wallet introduces the world’s first auditable secure element and quantum-ready architecture for next-generation protection

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Trezor, the original hardware wallet company, has launched Trezor Safe 7, a new-generation hardware wallet that introduces several industry firsts: a fully auditable secure element (TROPIC01), and a quantum-ready architecture. It also features seamless mobile connectivity, making it easier than ever to manage crypto securely from anywhere.

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With a vibrant color touchscreen, anodized aluminum unibody, and open-source firmware, Trezor Safe 7 is built to offer transparent, long-term self-custody without compromising on usability or design.

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First transparent secure element

At the core of the device is TROPIC01, the world's first transparent and auditable secure element. Unlike conventional secure elements that rely on non-disclosed architecture, TROPIC01 allows the community to inspect, verify, and validate its design. This approach addresses a long-standing issue in crypto security: the need to trust proprietary hardware without insight into how it works.

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Quantum-ready architecture

Trezor Safe 7 is also designed with the future in mind. Its quantum-ready architecture means the device supports quantum-secure updates, ensuring the device’s integrity and trustworthiness over time. When networks eventually upgrade to post-quantum security, you won’t need to replace your hardware wallet.

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“Security has always been the foundation of everything we do at Trezor. With Trezor Safe 7, we're introducing TROPIC01, the world's first transparent and auditable secure element. It sets a new standard for both security and transparency in hardware wallets. 

For years, I believed quantum computers belonged to science fiction, but the pace of innovation is changing that. Within the next decade, Bitcoin and other blockchains will have to move to post-quantum algorithms. It’s not a question of if, but when. That's why we built a quantum-ready bootloader into Safe 7. When the time comes, your device can be safely updated, even in a future where quantum computers pose a threat. 

Combining this quantum-readiness with TROPIC01 sets a new standard for open, future-proof security. For us, it's always about protecting digital freedom with tools that are secure, usable, and transparent."  added Tomáš Sušanka, CTO at Trezor. 

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Security without compromise

Trezor Safe 7 applies a layered approach to secure crypto storage. It features dual secure elements — the transparent and auditable TROPIC01 chip and NDA-free EAL6+  secondary element — ensuring physical and cryptographic protection. Private keys are kept completely isolated from the host system, while all sensitive actions must be physically confirmed on a 2.5” high-resolution color LCD touchscreen.

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"At a time when convenience is pulling users toward custodians and ETFs, we believe it's more important than ever to reinforce what self-custody really means — full control, without compromise,” said Matěj Žák, CEO at Trezor. “Trezor Safe 7 is our answer: the first hardware wallet with a fully auditable secure element, dual-chip architecture, and wireless design built for the long term. It reflects everything we stand for — transparency, usability, and trust that doesn’t ask for permission. With this device, we’re making the safest option also the most intuitive, and raising the bar for what users should expect from crypto security,"

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Designed for modern usability

Trezor Safe 7 supports Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), magnetic Qi2-compatible wireless charging, and features a high-resolution color touchscreen. Bluetooth communication is secured via Trezor Host Protocol (THP), an open-source layer that ensures encrypted, authenticated, and private connections across mobile, desktop, and tablet. These hardware choices are paired with a robust aluminum unibody and Gorilla Glass protection, offering a seamless experience across mobile and desktop environments.

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Through the Trezor Suite platform, users can manage thousands of coins and tokens, trade, stake, and access third-party integrations — all in one interface.

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Trezor introduced the Safe 7 during a live event in Prague called Trustless by Design (TBD), giving the crypto community a first look at its new flagship. A full recording of the launch is available on the official Trezor YouTube channel.

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Engineered for resilience

Trezor Safe 7 features a durable aluminum unibody, Gorilla Glass 3 display, IP54 resistant against dust and splashes, and a long-lasting LiFePO4 battery that delivers 4× more charging cycles than standard lithium batteries. A Bitcoin-only version is also available, designed for users who prefer a focused, bitcoin-only experience.

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Trezor Safe 7 is priced at $249 (€249). The Charcoal Black and Bitcoin-only versions are now available for pre-order via the official Trezor e-shop, with Obsidian Green coming soon. 

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Shipping is expected to begin in four weeks. A full range of dedicated accessories is also available, including a Magnetic Qi2-certified Wireless Charger (free gift for preorders), a form-fitting vegan leather Case for Trezor Safe 7, a Trezor Universal Case for secure storage of any Trezor model, a Privacy Screen Protector with a 28° viewing filter, and a durable braided USB-C charging cable.

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About Trezor

Trezor is the original bitcoin hardware wallet company, founded in 2013. It pioneered the development of self-custody for crypto assets, empowering individuals with an open-source device that enables secure and independent storage of cryptocurrencies.

Trezor has expanded to offer a range of hardware and software products that enhance user security, from crypto novices to experts. In 2023, the company launched Trezor Academy, an initiative aimed at educating grassroots communities about safe participation in the crypto ecosystem.Trezor is part of SatoshiLabs, a technology holding company focused on bitcoin and crypto innovation.

Open Hardware Security Moves Mainstream - TROPIC01 becomes the world’s first transparent secure element to power a consumer device, establishing a new benchmark for open, auditable hardware security.

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Fabless semiconductor company Tropic Square, today announced a major milestone with the integration of its open architecture secure element, TROPIC01, into the newly launched Trezor Safe 7 hardware wallet. This marks the first time an open and auditable security chip has been deployed in a mass-market consumer device, establishing a new benchmark for transparency as the foundation of trust in hardware security.

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Hardware wallet industry founder Trezor leaned on Tropic Square early in the concept phase of its new-generation device to find a chip that was truly open and would provide an unprecedented level of protection for users’ data and digital assets. 

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Tropic Square and Trezor are among a new generation of companies challenging the decades-old model of security by obscurity. Their collaboration demonstrates how auditable and verifiable hardware can secure critical endpoints, having now created one of the most secure and forward-looking architectures in the crypto industry.

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As connected devices are projected to surpass 31 billion by 2030 and cyber threats escalate, decentralized trust and verifiable hardware are becoming fundamental in meeting new security levels, regardless of the application or use case. Auditable endpoint protection is as relevant to hardware wallets as it is to securing personal identity systems, critical infrastructure, embedded AI and other edge applications. The integration of TROPIC01 into Trezor Safe 7 marks the first step toward broader adoption across hardware wallets and other core technology sectors. 

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“What we’ve achieved with Trezor is more than a product milestone, it’s a signal for the entire hardware industry that open and verifiable security is the only sustainable path forward,” said Jan Pleskac, CEO and Co-founder of Tropic Square. 

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“With Trezor Safe 7, we wanted to set a new standard for hardware wallet security. And thanks to TROPIC01, the world’s first transparent and auditable secure element, our product delivers one of the most robust security architectures in the industry,” said Matěj Žák, CEO of Trezor. “For us it was an obvious approach, one that we envisioned many years ago and that Tropic Square was able to deliver,” he added.

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TROPIC01’s design for Trezor Safe 7 introduces the unique MAC&Destroy feature - mechanism that prevents brute-force attacks by irreversibly limiting PIN attempts and destroying authentication tokens after repeated failures. Combined with TROPIC01’s built-in anti-tampering sensors and physical security defenses, this ensures that secrets remain secure even under physical assault, a critical safeguard for devices that protect digital assets. 

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Tropic Square released its flagship chip TROPIC01 in February 2025 and recently moved into full production and worldwide availability. The open design philosophy has sparked a fundamental shift away from the industry’s traditional reliance on blind black box architecture to one that allows device integrity. This new wave of security chips allows manufacturers to verify what runs inside the devices they produce. With TROPIC01, companies can now audit down to the silicon level, ensuring there are no undocumented features, backdoors, or hidden vulnerabilities.

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Tropic Square's open security approach and unique security mechanisms align with evolving regulations such as the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), which emphasize transparency, accountability, and open vulnerability disclosure. Tropic Square’s peer-reviewed, continuously improving design model anticipates these changes by making adaptability and community-driven verification core features of its security platform.

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“Trust in technology must be earned through a user’s ability to verify what’s beneath the surface.  TROPIC01 does that by allowing device makers to truly see what’s inside their devices and to continuously adapt to new threats. A line of defence that is impossible under closed, proprietary models,” said Pleskac.

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TROPIC01 is now shipping globally with next-day delivery, no NDAs, and no barriers. Available on development boards like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Mikroe, and a new USB-C version you can get production-ready boards and samples today through our networks of partners or via the website.

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About Tropic Square

Tropic Square is a European fabless semiconductor company on a mission to fix what’s broken in hardware security. Unlike traditional closed-source chips, we design and manufacture secure elements that are fully open, auditable, and continuously tested. We invite anyone to inspect, attack, and verify them. Our flagship product, TROPIC01, empowers developers to build systems that are tamper-proof, transparent, and future-proof, whether for IoT devices, Web3, crypto wallets, or critical infrastructure. At Tropic Square, we don’t just make chips; we build a living security process that evolves with the threat landscape.

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Czech startup Vexl and Vexl Foundation, both part of the SatoshiLabs group, are launching their own digital mobile app marketplace called the Freedom Store. This new platform is designed for iOS users in the European Union who want greater control over their devices. The Freedom Store offers access to open-source applications, including Bitcoin wallets and e-cash tools. It also targets tech-savvy users seeking free, unrestricted access to apps. The mission of the Freedom Store is to continue the work of the Vexl Foundation in protecting financial and digital freedom.

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The Freedom Store was created in response to the growing centralization of power in the digital space. The project emphasizes user sovereignty and independence by providing practical tools that help individuals preserve their freedom in an increasingly controlled online environment.

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"We are launching the Freedom Store in collaboration with AltStore.io, a platform also used by companies like Epic Games. This allows users to install apps outside the official App Store, bypassing Apple’s censorship, tracking, and the risk of their favorite apps disappearing overnight. Our focus is primarily on open-source applications that support personal freedom and sovereignty in various ways - such as Bitcoin wallets, e-cash solutions, and applications for the Nostr protocol. For us, this is another important step toward greater digital freedom," says Lea Petrášová, CEO of Vexl and President of the Vexl Foundation.

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Enabling users to download apps from outside the App Store

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The development of this open digital marketplace aims to give people access to software that might otherwise be banned or restricted. The Vexl Foundation is also responding to a new regulatory opportunity in the European Union, which now permits alternative app distribution outside of the App Store. The Czech non-profit organization intends to seize this moment to promote freedom, privacy, and technological independence.

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"I’m proud that we’ve managed to turn years of frustration over the deeply imbalanced and unsolicited struggle with Apple into a productive solution - one that can also benefit other apps in our industry. The Freedom Store is a natural extension of the Vexl Foundation’s mission. While Vexl focuses on censorship-free, KYC-free peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading, the Freedom Store brings that philosophy to the realm of software distribution," adds Petrášová.

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https://freedomstore.io/

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About Vexl Foundation 

The Vexl Foundation was created in response to the increasing centralization and regulation of digital finance. Its mission is to strengthen individual financial freedom, support decentralized technologies, and educate the public about ways to protect privacy and autonomy in the digital economy. The foundation supports and funds open-source projects that address issues of privacy, autonomy, and financial rights. It was established by SatoshiLabs - the creators of the first hardware wallet, Trezor.

More about Vexl Foundation on https://www.vexl.foundation/

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A New Era of Secure Elements Built on Transparency and Verifiable Trust.

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Tropic Square, a fabless semiconductor company that develops secure hardware through open architecture, today announced the official launch and general availability of its first-generation secure element, TROPIC01.

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TROPIC01 is the industry's first open-architecture hardware security element. The chip is auditable and designed to meet the increasing demand for transparency in hardware security. This tamper-proof solution offers a secure alternative to existing closed architecture chips, making it ideal for the security needs of IoT devices, crypto hardware wallets, digital identity devices, and hardware authenticators.

“TROPIC01 provides the disruption that traditional hardware security needs,” stated John Sirianni, CEO of Tropic Square. “It’s the industry's first auditable, open-source solution – transparency to this degree has been unheard of to date. With the evolving sophistication and frequency of cyber threats and increasing regulatory demands, transparency is no longer optional—it’s essential. TROPIC01 provides the semiconductor innovation that the market is demanding.”  

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Considering that cybercrime is reported to cost the world an estimated $13.82 trillion by 2028¹, there is an urgent need for robust security elements such as TROPIC01. Providing advanced security against side-channel, laser, and other advanced attacks, TROPIC01 has been developed with fully verifiable cryptographic implementations, granting enterprises and developers unprecedented control over their security infrastructure.

“We are excited to launch the industry's first truly open and auditable secure element chips,” said Jan Pleskac, CTO and Co-Founder of Tropic Square. “Existing closed-source secure elements don’t allow for auditing; hence engineers and security experts cannot confirm whether vulnerabilities or backdoors exist. TROPIC01, on the other hand, allows engineers to verify the security implementation for themselves, giving them confidence in what they are embedding into their devices.” 

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TROPIC01’s open architecture allows electronic manufacturers and designers to verify the security implementation and claims. This provides engineers more control of their design process without being restricted by NDAs or the limitations of traditional black box secure elements. 

“This chip is exactly what the security industry needs,” said Miro Sveltik, CEO of ContentWise, a Deep Tech design house currently prototyping with TROPIC01. “Security is critical for our customers. We cannot truly stand behind solutions we offer to the market unless we can verify its security implementation.” 

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TROPIC01 supports use cases such as secure boot, firmware updates, and key management– critical security features that enable product readiness for compliance with regulations such as the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). 

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‍Product Availability & Shipping

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TROPIC01 development kits and engineering samples have been available since early February 2025, and now the chip is available for wide-scale production orders.  Secure provisioning, customization, and shipping logistics are managed in partnership with EPS Global.  

Companies building secure devices such as blockchain-enabled hardware, DePIN solutions, and IoT devices (including industrial, medical, etc.) can order TROPIC01 samples to evaluate product feasibility.

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Awards and Recognition – Embedded World Nuremberg 11-13 March 2025

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In recognition of its innovative approach to safety and security in embedded systems, TROPIC01 has been nominated for an Embedded Award in the Safety and Security category. The Embedded Awards honour outstanding innovations in the field of secure embedded technologies, highlighting products that set new standards in quality and functionality.

At the Embedded World 2025 event in Nuremberg, Germany, Tropic Square will offer live demonstrations of TROPIC01's capabilities and provide insights into its development process. Attendees are invited to visit the Tropic Square booth (5-373) to learn more about how TROPIC01 can enhance the security of embedded systems.

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Additional information about TROPIC01 can be found at:

https://www.tropicsquare.com/tropic01

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About Tropic Square

Tropic Square, a SatoshiLabs company, develops open-architecture secure elements for applications ranging from IoT and crypto wallets to any modern application that prioritizes security.

By placing transparency at the core of our design philosophy, we invite industry experts and members of the open-source community to test, validate, and strengthen our security implementation.

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For more information, visit www.tropicsquare.com  

For all media inquiries, contact pr@tropicsquare.com

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