Foundation made waves in the digital security industry with the release of their latest device, the Passport Prime. This innovative device is not only a hardware wallet for securing Bitcoin but also a personal security platform for safeguarding all digital information.
The Passport Prime offers a wide range of features, including multisig functionality, temporary seed phrases, and the ability to store other sensitive digital data. Users can store 2FA codes offline, create multiple security keys for NFC or USB, and even store up to 50 GB of data on the encrypted flash drive. The Airlock feature in the File Browser app ensures that only selected files can be accessed when the device is connected to a phone or computer.
One of the standout features of the Passport Prime is its custom operating system, KeyOS, which allows apps to run in their own sandboxes while managing permissions. This ensures that users can securely store and access their data with peace of mind.
Foundation’s co-founder and CEO, Zach Herbert, aims to push the hardware wallet industry forward with the Passport Prime. He believes that wallets have become crypto’s weakest link and that existing solutions are complex and insecure. The Passport Prime aims to change this by offering a simple and secure way to safeguard private keys and sign transactions with confidence.
Developers will soon be able to build third-party apps for the Passport Prime, with Cake Wallet being one of the first to offer a privacy-focused app for transacting with Bitcoin, Monero, and other cryptocurrencies.
Setting up and using the Passport Prime is designed to be easy, with Envoy providing guidance for the setup process via QuantamLink Bluetooth. This dedicated Bluetooth chip is encrypted using quantum-resistance technology, ensuring secure communication between the device and the user’s mobile app.
The Passport Prime is priced at $299 and will be available for shipping by Q2 2025. It comes in two colors, Arctic Copper and Midnight Bronze, and is both open-source and manufactured in the United States. For more information about the Passport Prime, visit the Foundation website.
Overall, the Passport Prime represents a significant step forward in digital security, offering users a dynamic yet simple and secure way to protect their digital assets and information.