Wallets
Reviews of crypto wallets
Cypherock X1 Review: A Crypto Hardware Wallet With a Slick Card-Based Security Model
The Cypherock X1 is something of a newcomer in the crypto hardware wallet space, with an open beta in 2022 ahead of its full launch in 2023. With an unusual joystick-based control setup, and promises of super-secure self-custody thanks to its NFC based cards and shard-based security model, the X1 has a lot to live up to as it tries to muscle in on a market dominated by wallets like the Ledger Nano X and the Trezor Safe 5. In this review, we’ll find out whether it can do exactly that. What is the...
Dec 4, 2020
Wallets
MetaMask Wallet Review (2021): A Simple, Feature-Packed Crypto Wallet
What is MetaMask? Design and UX Getting started with MetaMask Is MetaMask safe? MetaMask mobile app DeFi and hardware wallet smarts Verdict In order to hold cryptocurrency, you’ll need a wallet. There are plenty of options available, but one of the most popular is the browser-based Ethereumwallet MetaMask, which also allows users to interact with decentralized apps (dapps). In our review, we’ll explore how to set up a MetaMask wallet, as well as running through its standout features. Is Meta...
Dec 3, 2020
Wallets
Coinbase Wallet Review and Beginner's Guide (2021)
What is Coinbase Wallet? Getting started How safe is Coinbase Wallet? Diving into Coinbase Wallet's dapp browser Verdict A new Internet is being built. One where you have control over your own money, data and identity. And the way to enter the Matrix—or rather, Web3—will be through browser wallets like MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet. The problem is, Web3 is still being built. Decentralized apps (dapps) are in their early stages—facing UX challenges and low user numbers. As a result, the blockc...
Oct 15, 2020
Wallets
The Best Bitcoin Wallets: Hardware, Software and Mobile
What is a Bitcoin wallet? What types of wallet are there? Hardware wallets Software wallets Mobile wallets If you're reading these words, congratulations—you are, or about to be, the holder of some Bitcoin. To do so, however, you’ll need a Bitcoin wallet to store it in—which is why you’re probably here. Working out which Bitcoin wallet is right for you can be a daunting undertaking; there are a lot of options out there, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. We've rounded up some...
Jul 15, 2020
Wallets
Jaxx Liberty review: Powerful features, curious security choices
Decentral’s Jaxx Liberty is one of the most popular mobile cryptocurrency wallets, with more than 100,000 downloads across the Apple App Store and Google Play store. The wallet first launched in May 2018 and has evolved substantially since then, adding new features, and support for an increased range of digital assets. Jaxx Liberty stands apart from other mobile wallets thanks to its attractive design and simplicity. However, its security features are subject to some baffling decisions that lea...
Jul 10, 2020
Wallets
BRD review: mobile wallets don't get any easier than this
BRD is a mobile wallet that is designed to make spending and using cryptocurrencies as simple and accessible as possible. Formerly known as BreadWallet (and later Bread), but now known simply as BRD, the wallet first sprang into popularity in 2017 after raising $32 million selling BRD tokens through the Binance Launchpad. Since then, the wallet has been regularly upgraded with new features, but the BRD token has been reduced to a background feature on the app. BRD is currently available for And...