Trezor launches Safe 7 wallet with quantum-ready chip
Hardware wallet maker Trezor has launched its new Safe 7 device, pitching it as a future-resistant self-custody solution with an open, auditable secure element and claimed readiness for a post-quantum cryptography era.
The Safe 7 is Trezor’s first major redesign in years and introduces a 2-inch touchscreen interface to replace physical buttons. The device also supports multiple cryptocurrencies at launch and integrates with the existing Trezor Suite for asset management, staking, and transaction signing.
A key marketing point is its “auditable secure element,” which Trezor says remains fully open-source for community inspection - in contrast to some competitors that use closed, proprietary chips. In theory, that makes the design more transparent, though active auditing requires a level of expertise that most casual users won’t have.
A key marketing point is its “auditable secure element,” which Trezor says remains fully open-source for community inspection - in contrast to some competitors that use closed, proprietary chips. In theory, that makes the design more transparent, though active auditing requires a level of expertise that most casual users won’t have.
Perhaps the most eye-catching claim is the wallet’s “quantum-ready” design. Trezor says the Safe 7’s internal architecture is built to accommodate future post-quantum cryptography standards as they emerge. However, the company did not specify when fully post-quantum algorithms would be implemented, and no consumer hardware wallet today can guarantee immunity against cryptographic standards that haven’t been finalized yet. For long-term holders, this raises an inevitable question: will “quantum readiness” just translate to a mandatory hardware upgrade later?
Trezor positions the Safe 7 as suitable for both newcomers and experienced users, offering a smoother setup flow and transaction UX compared to earlier models. Still, as the wallet targets a broader retail audience, it enters a market where long-term security promises and marketing phrases like “future-proof” are increasingly treated with caution.
Pre-orders for the Safe 7 are now available on Trezor’s official site. Whether the device becomes a meaningful upgrade over previous models - or another checkpoint in the constant hardware refresh cycle - may depend on how quickly the market believes the quantum threat clock is ticking.
Trezor positions the Safe 7 as suitable for both newcomers and experienced users, offering a smoother setup flow and transaction UX compared to earlier models. Still, as the wallet targets a broader retail audience, it enters a market where long-term security promises and marketing phrases like “future-proof” are increasingly treated with caution.
Pre-orders for the Safe 7 are now available on Trezor’s official site. Whether the device becomes a meaningful upgrade over previous models - or another checkpoint in the constant hardware refresh cycle - may depend on how quickly the market believes the quantum threat clock is ticking.
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