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The Ultimate Review of Hardware Wallets for Developers and Security Researchers

In a comprehensive evaluation, a security researcher tested nine different hardware wallets—specifically focusing on those suited for developers and security professionals within the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) ecosystem. The goal was to understand which wallets provide the highest assurance for safeguarding private keys, especially when signing complex data like EIP712 messages and transaction call data.

Core Criteria for Hardware Wallet Evaluation

At its essence, a hardware wallet's primary purpose is to protect your private keys. Beyond that, understandings fell into several key areas: