what's BitBox?

BitBox is a Swiss engineering company specializing in secure, user-friendly hardware wallets for self-custody of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Their flagship product, the BitBox02, features open-source firmware, a secure element chip, touch sensors for intuitive operation, and microSD backups for seed phrases. It supports a wide range of coins and tokens through integration with the BitBoxApp, emphasizing minimalism, transparency, and ease of use with options like Bitcoin-only editions for reduced attack surface. The ecosystem includes desktop and mobile apps for managing wallets, buying Bitcoin via partners, and advanced features like encrypted seeds in RAM and automatic account scanning. BitBox prioritizes privacy and sovereignty, with hand-assembled devices in Switzerland and contributions to open-source projects like Samourai Wallet defenses.

BitBox integrated Bitrefill for direct in-wallet crypto spending.