FoundationBitcoin-only wallet

Foundation Passport Core

Name: Foundation Passport Core
Brand: Foundation

Foundation Passport Core is a Bitcoin-only wallet released in March 2022. Key specs: secure element chip, open-source firmware, air-gapped signing, signing connectivity QR code, microSD.

8.9Score

Security6.9

Open source8.5

Bitcoin features5.6

Ease of use6.9

Connectivity7.8

price range€160–200Reference price converted from USD

Full specifications

Released: March 2022
Type: Bitcoin-only wallet
Brand: Foundation
Popularity: #24 of 141
Model numbers: Foundation Passport

YesSecure Element chip

YesOpen-source firmware

YesAir-gapped signing

QR code, microSDSigning connectivity

1.8″Screen size

YesBuilt-in battery

120 gWeight

Spec guide

How it ranks among Bitcoin-only wallets

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.8″Bottom 37%Weight · 120 gBottom 20%

Compared with every model of this kind in the catalog.

compared with other Bitcoin-only wallets

Why is Passport Core a good choice?

Compatible third-party wallets: 14better than 79% of Bitcoin-only wallets

In rankings

#6Best hardware wallets right now #2Best Bitcoin-only hardware wallets #22Most secure hardware wallets #15Best open-source hardware wallets #29Best wallets for Bitcoin power users #20Easiest hardware wallets to use #12Best value hardware wallets #26Hardware wallets with the biggest screen #5Compatible with the most wallet apps #23Longest warranty #13Best connectivity

Specifications

Full specifications

Security

Secure Element chip: Yes
Air-gapped signing: Yes
100% air-gapped: Yes
Supply-chain & tamper protection: Yes
Secure boot: Yes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signing: No

Firmware & open source

Open-source firmware: Yes
Source code available: Yes
Reproducible builds: Yes
Firmware licence: GPLv3
Upgradable firmware: Yes
Firmware update via: microSD
Bitcoin-only firmware / edition: Yes

Device lock

PIN lock: Yes
PIN entered on the device: Yes
Fingerprint unlock: No
Duress PIN / decoy wallet: No
Brick / wipe PIN: No
Wipe after failed attempts: Yes
Time-delayed unlock: No
Anti-phishing words: Yes

Keys & backup

BIP39 passphrase: Yes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39): No
Seed XOR: No
BIP85 child seeds: Yes
24-word seed: Yes
SeedQR backup: Yes
microSD backup: Yes
NFC backup card: No
User-added entropy (dice): No
Stateless use (no stored keys): Yes
Multiple seeds on one device: No

Bitcoin features

Multisig: Yes
Taproot: Yes
Miniscript: No
Message signing: Yes
Coin control: Yes
Own node connection: Yes
Tor support: Yes
Replace-by-fee: Yes
Silent Payments: No
Spending limits: No
Testnet: Yes

Supported assets

Altcoins & tokens: No
Bitcoin only: Yes

Connectivity

Signing connectivity: QR code, microSD
USB: No
USB-C: Yes
Bluetooth: No
NFC: No
QR code camera: Yes
Animated QR (UR): Yes
microSD signing: Yes

Screen & input

Screen: Yes
Screen size: 1.8″
Screen type: IPS
Screen resolution: 240 × 320
Touchscreen: No
Colour screen: Yes
Gorilla Glass: No
Controls: Buttons
QWERTY keyboard: No

Battery & power

Built-in battery: Yes
Battery capacity: 1,200 mAh
Removable battery: Yes
Wireless charging: No

Design

Weight: 120 g
Length: 111 mm
Width: 39 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Materials: Plastic & metals alloy
Water / dust resistance: No
Several colours available: No
Warranty (months): 12
Assembled in: USA
DIY build possible: No

Apps

Official apps: Android, iOS
Desktop app: No
Mobile app: Yes
Works with wallet apps: Bitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Zeus, Nunchuk, Cove, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Bull, Casa
Compatible third-party wallets: 14

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