The Good Tech Companies - Keycard Launches Pre-Sale For Shell: The Most Open, Modular Hardware Wallet To Date

Episode Date: April 23, 2025

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/keycard-launches-pre-sale-for-shell-the-most-open-modular-hardware-wallet-to-date. Designed with modularity, transparency, and uncompromising security at its core, Shell enables users to seamlessly manage multiple wallets through interchangeab Check more stories related to web3 at: https://hackernoon.com/c/web3. You can also check exclusive content about #web3, #crypto-wallet, #chainwire, #press-release, #blockchain-development, #hardware-wallet, #crypto-exchange, #good-company, and more. This story was written by: @chainwire. Learn more about this writer by checking @chainwire's about page, and for more stories, please visit hackernoon.com. Keycard, a hardware wallet company backed by the Status team, is proud to announce the pre-sale launch of its revolutionary, fully open-source hardware wallet. Shell enables users to seamlessly manage multiple wallets through interchangeable smart cards. Early supporters can now pre-order Shell bundled with two Keycards at a discounted rate and gain access to exclusive pre-launch rewards.

This audio is presented by Hacker Noon, where anyone can learn anything about any technology. Keycard launches Pre-Sale for Shell, the most open, modular hardware wallet to date, by Chainwire. Zugg, Switzerland, April 23, 2025, Chainwire, Keycard, a hardware wallet company backed by the status team, is proud to announce the pre-sale launch of Shell, a revolutionary, fully open-source hardware wallet. Designed with modularity, transparency, and in compromising security at its core, Shell enables users to seamlessly manage multiple wallets through interchangeable smart cards, called keycards, for enhanced convenience and safety. Early supporters can now pre-order Shell bundled with two keycards at a discounted rate and gain access to exclusive pre-launch rewards ahead of its global release in October 2025.

Redefining the hardware wallet architecture Current hardware wallets often market themselves as transparent and open source, yet many lack true transparency in their designs, relying on closed-source components, exportable keys, or upgradable secure elements that weaken user trust. Shell sets a new benchmark in wallet architecture. Greater than hardware wallets need a complete rethink, says Guy Lewis-Grow, project lead greater than a keycard. Users rarely realize that most hardware wallets allow private greater than keys to be exported

outside secure elements or rely on upgradeable secure greater than elements, both of which compromise the integrity and transparency of the greater than device. Shell is powered by Keycard, an EAL 6 Plus certified, open-source smart card that signs transactions and stores keys internally, ensuring they never leave secure hardware. Moreover, Keycard firmware is not upgradeable by design, providing long-term assurance that the device behavior will never change post-manufacture. Shell, built for transparency, security, and control shell is about more than security, it's designed for those who demand verifiable control over their hardware and digital assets 100% open source.

Every layer, from chip software to hardware layout and 3D printable casing, is verifiable and customizable, exceeding the transparency of leading competitors. Multiple Stealth Smart Cards. Users can store multiple seed phrases or use backup cards safely. Even if one card is lost, others remain secure. Air Gapped Operation. Users can sign transactions safely using Shell's integrated camera and QR code interface, no USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connection to devices required. Duress Pin Support Defends against physical coercion with a second

pin. Cross Wallet Compatibility Works seamlessly with major EVM and Bitcoin wallets like Metamask, Rabi, Backpack, IM token, Unisat, Blue Wallet and more using QR-based signing. Future-proof design. Easily replaceable battery extends the device life, and upgradable keycards mean shell adapts as cryptographic standards evolve, unlike most competitors. Pre-sale now live.

Limited perks for early adopters customers who join the pre-sale now live. Limited perks for early adopters customers who join the pre-sale will receive. A discounted shell bundle with two keycards. Status Network Karma rewards for participating in the growing ecosystem.To reserve a shell wallet and secure pre-launch rewards, users can join the pre-launch at https://keycard.tech slash keycard dash shellabout keycard.Keycard is a proud subsidiary of Status, a pioneer in the crypto industry known for its trusted products like the Status mobile wallet. With a focus on security, privacy, and user empowerment, Keycard continues to build hardware solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global crypto community. Users can visit https://keycard.techslashkeycard-shellcontactprlora.guzikstatuslora.status.im.

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