Keycard Launches Pre-Sale for Shell Hardware Wallet
In a significant development within the cryptocurrency hardware sector, Keycard, a company associated with the Status team, has officially kicked off the pre-sale of its innovative hardware wallet, Shell. Hailing from Zug, Switzerland, Shell is positioned as a pioneering, fully open-source solution designed to prioritize security, modularity, and transparency for its users.
Pre-Sale Details
The pre-sale offers early adopters a chance to purchase Shell, which comes with two interchangeable smart cards known as Keycards, at an appealing discount. Participants in this pre-sale will also have access to exclusive rewards that will be available before the wallet’s worldwide launch in October 2025.
Addressing Transparency Issues
One of the core issues addressed by Shell is the inherent lack of transparency often found in competing hardware wallets.
“Many wallets do not fully protect users’ private keys, as they can sometimes be exported from secure elements or rely on upgradable secure components, undermining trust,” stated Guy-Louis Grau, Project Lead at Keycard.
Shell distinguishes itself by utilizing Keycard, a robust, EAL6+ certified, open-source smart card designed to handle transactions and securely store keys without exposing them outside of the safe hardware environment. In addition, the Keycard’s firmware is immutable post-manufacture, reinforcing the device’s ongoing reliability.
Key Features of Shell
- Comprehensive Open Source Structure: From its hardware layout to its chip software and 3D-printable housing, Shell surpasses competitors in verifiable transparency.
- Versatile Smart Cards: Users can manage multiple seed phrases securely via different Keycards, ensuring that the loss of one card doesn’t compromise others.
- Air-Gapped Functionality: The wallet allows users to sign transactions without needing any external connections, using an integrated camera and QR code interface.
- Emergency PIN Capability: To guard against coercion, Shell incorporates a duress PIN.
- Compatibility with Various Wallets: The device supports major wallets in the crypto space, including MetaMask, Rabby, BackPack, imToken, UniSat, and BlueWallet, facilitating QR-based transaction signing.
- Long-Term Usability: A user-replaceable battery ensures that Shell remains functional for years, and the adaptable Keycards mean the wallet evolves with future cryptographic enhancements, contrasting with many traditional models.
Additional Perks for Pre-Sale Participants
Pre-sale participants will also enjoy perks such as Bundle discounts and rewards through the Status Network’s KARMA initiative, adding further incentive to engage with Shell’s burgeoning ecosystem.
For those interested in reserving their Shell wallet and unlocking rewards ahead of its official launch, they may do so through Keycard’s pre-launch page.
About Keycard
Keycard is a subsidiary of Status, renowned within the crypto industry for reliable products like its mobile wallet. The company is committed to enhancing security, privacy, and user empowerment, continuously developing hardware solutions tailored to the needs of the cryptocurrency community.
