Snapshot
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- Bitkey is a Bitcoin-only self-custody wallet made of a hardware device, a mobile app and a Block-held recovery key, using 2-of-3 multisig instead of a seed phrase.
More detail
- Two of three keys must approve any transaction, so no single device, key or company can move your bitcoin alone.
- Best for
- Bitcoin-only holders who want self-custody without managing a seed phrase, including less technical users who want guided setup, built-in recovery routes and inheritance planning.
- Pricing
- The hardware device is sold at a one-time price of $250 on the official site.
More detail
- No subscription, management fee, commission or interest product is disclosed
- Block states it is not a custodian and the service is not offered under financial services licenses.
- You pay Bitcoin network fees yourself on ev
- Main limitation
- People holding assets other than bitcoin, those who want no company-held key involved at all, or users without an NFC-capable phone on iOS 15.2+ / Android 7.0+.
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About
- Bitkey is a Bitcoin-only self-custody wallet made of a hardware device, a mobile app and a Block-held recovery key, using 2-of-3 multisig instead of a seed phrase.
- Two of three keys must approve any transaction, so no single device, key or company can move your bitcoin alone.
What it helps with
- A single seed phrase is a single point of failure that can be lost, stolen or exposed; Bitkey removes it in favor of 2-o
- Losing a phone or the hardware device can mean losing access to funds; Bitkey provides recovery routes for each loss sce
- Keeping bitcoin on an exchange means a company controls it and customers bear counterparty risk
- Multisig setups are usually technical to configure; Bitkey guides setup in minutes with the security model running in th
- Estate planning for bitcoin is often left undone; Bitkey includes integrated inheritance and Recovery Contacts
- Users can fear lock-in to a vendor; the Emergency Exit Kit lets them move funds without Bitkey servers
Capabilities
A practical view of what is available and where limitations apply.
| Offering | Available | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2-of-3 multisig key model | Yes | Any two of three keys are required to approve a transaction; no single key can move bitcoin |
| Seed-phrase-free design | Yes | Bitkey deliberately does not use a seed phrase as the wallet's single secret |
| Bitcoin-only support | Yes | The wallet is designed specifically for Bitcoin and does not support other assets |
| Block-held recovery server key | Yes | A third key runs in an AWS Nitro Enclave for recovery; Block states it cannot move funds alone |
| On-device transaction verification | Yes | OLED touchscreen lets you verify transactions and security settings on the device |
| Biometric unlock | Yes | The hardware key requires your fingerprint and cannot be used by someone else |
| Transfer without hardware | Limited | Opt-in feature with a user-set daily limit, co-signed by app and server keys |
| Recovery Contacts | Yes | Trusted contacts can hold an encrypted backup for cases where both phone and device are lost |
| Integrated inheritance | Yes | A built-in beneficiary path is offered for estate planning |
| Air-gapped operation | No | The hardware communicates with the phone over NFC rather than a fully air-gapped QR workflow |
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