2019-1-18 03:59 |
Most crypto hardware wallets on the market today are priced from $60 to $200. A new wallet released this week, however, blows that price point out of the water. The new Corazon crypto hardware wallets from Gray and Trezor is are at $700 to $1500.
The luxury-grade crypto wallets were announced online this past week. The wallets are available to order online today, with units expected to ship by April 2019.
What is the Corazon Hardware Wallet?The Corazon hardware wallet is a new lineup of three luxury-grade crypto hardware wallets. The wallets were designed as part of a collaboration between Satoshilabs, maker of the popular Trezor lineup of hardware wallets, and Gray.
Gray is a Singapore-based manufacturer that was previously known for making custom Apple and Android mobile phone cases. Gray International partnered with Satoshi Labs over the past year to release a luxury-grade series of hardware wallets called Corazon. Satoshilabs is best-known for creating the Trezor line of crypto hardware devices.
The new wallets are CNC machined using “aerospace grade titanium.” The companies claim that the material can withstand far more damage than the plastic and aluminum traditionally used in crypto hardware wallets.
You probably don’t trust a smartphone case maker to create an effective crypto hardware wallet, which is why it’s reassuring to see that the Corazon wallets are built using Trezor Core firmware – the same firmware used in the Trezor Model T series.
In fact, the Corazon wallets have a lot in common with the Trezor Model T series: the Corazon wallets have the same USB Connector (Type C to Type A) and two recover seed cards.
The wallets were first announced via a YouTube video released on January 15. The Coraozn wallets were launched about one week after the Ledger Nano X was launched on January 6.
You can view the lineup of hardware wallets online today at Gray-International.com.
How Does the Corazon Hardware Wallets Work?The Corazon hardware wallets work in a similar way to today’s Trezor models. As mentioned above, the firmware is built on the Trezor Model T series, so you can expect a similar experience to any Trezor wallet. You interact with the device and transfer data or cryptocurrencies using the USB Type C to Type A connector.
Overall, Gray and Satoshilabs claim the device was “a decade in the making”. The wallets were specifically released in January 2019 to coincide with the 10th anniversary of bitcoin.
“Dedicated on the 10th anniversary of bitcoin’s creation, the Corazon is the cryptocurrency wallet for the future, a reminder of the immense potential of cryptocurrency, and a statement of confidence that the best is yet to come.”
Gray claims that each wallet is cut from a solid piece of titanium. The company takes a piece of titanium then carves out each wallet from that black. They add a display to the center of the block, then load it with Trezor firmware.
“Aggressive cuts create ridges and valleys along the body,” explains the official website, “Animating it and bringing it to life.”
The titanium itself is reportedly aerospace grade. All Corazon wallets are made from grade 5 titanium – the same material used in Formula One and aeronautics. Overall, the goal is to create a device that is light yet strong.
The coating is also important. The Stealth and Gold models, both of which are limited edition wallets, are coated with Vapor Deposition Coating, or PVD. This coating gives the black and gold editions of the Corazon a unique appearance. Only 500 copies of the Stealth wallet will ever be manufactured, while only 100 copies of the Gold wallet will be made.
It’s also important to note that Corazon’s technology is fully open source. It’s the same Trezor firmware that has made Satoshilabs one of the leading hardware makers in the space. The code is fully available for anyone to review online.
The device allows you to store over 700 cryptocurrencies, coins, and tokens. You can also store passwords and other digital data on the device.
Types of Corazon Hardware WalletsGray and Satoshilabs have announced three different Corazon hardware wallets, including:
Corazon Titanium ($696): Priced at “only” $696, the Corazon Titanium hardware wallet has a CNC machined case from aerospace-grade titanium. While the more advanced models are coated with black or gold, the Corazon Titanium has a silver/titanium exterior.
Corazon Stealth ($996): This is a limited edition hardware wallet with only 500 units available. It has a black physical vapor deposition (PVD) coating.
Corazon Gold ($1496): This version is also limited, but there will only be 100 models made. The device has a gold PVD coating instead of the black coating seen on the Stealth model.
Speaking about each of the three models, Satoshilabs says that,
“Each Corazon begins its life as a solid block of grade five aerospace titanium before being manufactured into its signature and attractive design,” as reported by News.Bitcoin.com.
“With special tamper-proof design, the device is impenetrable without compromising the external integrity – audited by security researchers and verified by the stellar track record of Trezor, the Corazon’s technology is entirely open-source to be fully transparent, in line with Trezor security philosophy.”
Satoshilabs also adds that the limited edition models – the Stealth and Gold models mentioned above – are finished to a degree “that is impossible to be replicated by hand.”
Corazon Wallet FeaturesThe Corazon wallets all come with the following features:
CNC machined case from aerospace grade titanium Mechanically textured surface finish Supports over 700 cryptocurrencies and tokens Black PVD coating (on the Stealth model) or gold PVD coating (on the Gold model) Technology based on the Trezor Core Firmware on the Trezor Model T 1 x USB Type C to Type A connector 2 x recovery seed cards Corazon Wallet Pricing Corazon Titanium: $695 USD Corazon Stealth: $996 Corazon Gold: $1,496The wallets are scheduled to be delivered in April 2019. You can buy the device online using BTC or BCH. Or, you can pay using conventional credit cards.
Conclusion: Corazon is a Luxury-Grade Version of the Trezor Model TCorazon is a new type of crypto hardware wallet designed for the luxury crowd. It’s similar in size and design to a Trezor Model T wallet, and it even has the same firmware as the Model T. The main difference is the body of the Corazon, which is cut from a single piece of titanium. Certain models of the Corazon, including the Stealth and Gold limited edition models, are also coated with a special PVD coating to give it a unique black or gold appearance.
The Corazon was released as part of a collaboration between Satoshilabs, the maker of the Trezor wallet series, and Gray International, a mobile phone case manufacturer based in Singapore.
The luxuriousness of the Corazon hardware wallets will cost you more than the average crypto wallet. The Trezor Model T is priced at $150 USD, while the Corazon wallets are priced at $700 to $1500, depending on the model you choose.
To learn more about the new lineup of Corazon hardware wallets, visit online today at Gray International’s official online store. You can buy the wallets online today, with shipping expected to begin in April 2019.
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