Shift Crypto BitBox02

You can directly order BitBox02 from the manufacturer company’s official website. You can order from most countries. Some countries don’t have access to online orders, they can contact local resellers. Shift Cryptosecurity has a wide resellers network. You will find BitBox02, microSD card, USB-C extension cable, USB A to C adaptor and rubber pulls in the box.

BitBox02 has excellent reviews overall, is very easy to use, and simple design with high security. It is in size of a USB. BitBox02 doesn’t have a screen or any mechanical buttons. There is a touch button on the sides. Not having a mechanical button on the device is a minus because buttons provide physical security. Most hardware wallets have a button and physical use of the button is a must to finalize transactions. It is an added physical security feature, unfortunately, BitBox02 doesn’t have. However, touch sensors on the sides give this wallet a feeling of a premium wallet.

Firstly, you need to download the BitBox app to start using your device after connecting to the computer. You will start with creating a PIN code at the beginning. You will not be provided 12 or 24 seed key words and write them down to hide. At the setup, you will be prompted to insert the MicroSD card. The app automatically saves your recovery info on the MicroSD card. Shift Crypto company offers a seed recovery method for users who wants to use the traditional way of wallet recovery. You can always use the MicroSD card or your 24 seed keywords to recover your wallet if the device is broken, lost, or damaged.

BitBoxApp is an official companion app for BitBox02. The app can be downloaded from the company’s official website for Windows, MacOS, and Linux. The company also provides a mobile app for Android users. Unfortunately, there is no IOS app for now. There is also another app BitBoxBridge to use 3rd party connections. BitBoxBridge allows users to use their wallets with different wallet apps such as MyEtherWallet, Rabby, Bity, and AdaLite.BitBox02 is a multi asset crypto hardware wallet that supports Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum, Cardano, and many other major networks. Support for Ethereum networks include all ERC-20 tokens.

Regarding all features, BitBox02 provides, BitBox02 is a great general use wallet not only for beginners but also for active traders. It is easy to reach from where ever you are in the world and very easy to use. BitBox02 is a little pricey compared to same tier crypto hardware wallets. Not having a screen, mechanical buttons and Bluetooth is a minus.

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