BitBox BitBox02 Multi edition
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BitBox is the hardware wallet from the Swiss company Shift Crypto. The BitBox02 comes in two editions sharing the same hardware but running different firmware: the Multi edition supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and ERC-20 tokens, while the Bitcoin-only edition runs code restricted to Bitcoin to reduce the attack surface. The device includes a secure element, connects over USB-C and is managed through the desktop/mobile BitBoxApp. Firmware and app are open-source and developed in Switzerland.
BitBox02 Multi edition
- Price
- €149
What's included
- Secure element
- USB-C
- microSD backup
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, ERC-20
Data & conditions
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
|---|---|
| Type | Hardware (cold storage) |
| Source code | Open-source |
| Recovery | Seed phrase 12/24 parole (BIP-39); backup su microSD inclusa |
| Bitcoin-only | No |
| Supported chains | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin |
| Price | €149 |
| Secure element | Yes |
| Air-gapped | No |
| Connectivity | USB-C, microSD |
| Companion app | BitBoxApp |
| Built-in swap | No |
| Built-in staking | No |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | Nessuna (hardware wallet self-custody) |
Strengths
- Open-source firmware and app, developed in Switzerland; integrated secure element; Bitcoin-only edition with reduced attack surface; easy USB-C setup.
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
- No KYC: usable without identity verification.
- Open-source, verifiable code.
- Self-hostable: you can run your own instance or node.
Weaknesses
- USB-C connection, not air-gapped; narrower chain support than broader multi-asset wallets; smaller ecosystem than Ledger/Trezor.
- No notable sovereignty drawback documented.
Verdict
Score 4.4/5, very strong profile. In its favour: open-source firmware and app, developed in Switzerland; integrated secure element; Bitcoin-only edition with reduced attack surface; easy USB-C setup. The trade-off to weigh: uSB-C connection, not air-gapped; narrower chain support than broader multi-asset wallets; smaller ecosystem than Ledger/Trezor.
On the Sovereignty lens the score is 4.9/5 (outstanding): the strength is fund control (5.0/5), while privacy & anonymity (4.7/5) is the weak link.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
How much does a BitBox02 cost?
Both BitBox02 editions (Multi and Bitcoin-only) cost about €149 on Shift Crypto's official shop.
What's the difference between BitBox02 Multi and Bitcoin-only?
The hardware is identical; the firmware differs. The Multi edition supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and ERC-20 tokens; the Bitcoin-only edition runs code restricted to Bitcoin, reducing the attack surface.
Is BitBox open source?
Yes: the firmware and the BitBoxApp are open-source and public. The device also pairs a secure element for key protection.
Sources
- hardware-wallets.net Secure element · Connettivita · Companion app Data verified on Jun 20, 2026
- shop.bitbox.swiss Prezzo · Modelli · Open source · Azienda Data verified on Jun 20, 2026