BitBox BitBox02 Nova Review
BitBox02 Nova modernizes the BitBox02 with iPhone and iPad support, an EAL6+ secure chip, a tougher glass OLED display, and the same open-source firmware and MicroSD backup strengths, but it is not air-gapped and costs more than the original BitBox02.
BitBox BitBox02 Nova
Pros
- Strong fit for Open source Advocates
- Strong fit for iOS Mobile signing Users
- Strong fit for Beginners Wanting Simple Backup
- Strong fit for Security Conscious Users
Cons
- Not ideal for Users Wanting Full Airgap
- Not ideal for Users Wanting Touchscreen
- Not ideal for Budget Conscious Users
- Not ideal for Users Holding Many Obscure Altcoins
- Price
- $205
- Connectivity
- USB-C, Bluetooth Low Energy (iOS/iPadOS), microSD
- Open Source
- Mostly open source
- Coins
- 1,500+
Companion app
This device pairs with BitBoxApp. Our companion review covers custody, recovery, and what the app controls versus the hardware signer.
Read BitBoxApp reviewKey Specifications
- Manufacturer
- Shift Crypto AG
- Country
- Switzerland
- Launch Year
- 2025
- Firmware Maintained
- Yes
- Secure Element
- Yes
- Air-gapped
- No
- Connection
- USB-C, Bluetooth Low Energy (iOS/iPadOS), microSD
- Official App
- BitBoxApp
Security Model
Swiss-made dual-chip security with fully open-source firmware, an EAL6+ certified secure chip, encrypted USB communication, and Whisper end-to-end encrypted Bluetooth for iPhone and iPad support.
Trust Assumptions
- Users verify device prompts and pairing codes in BitBoxApp
- Shift Crypto firmware signing and BitBoxApp distribution remain trustworthy
- The EAL6+ secure chip protects against brute force and some physical attacks
- Whisper Bluetooth communication preserves end-to-end encryption and user privacy as designed
- Users keep the MicroSD backup and recovery words secure
Backup Methods
- Open source Advocates
- iOS Mobile signing Users
- Beginners Wanting Simple Backup
- Security Conscious Users
- Multi Asset Holders
- Users Wanting Full Airgap
- Users Wanting Touchscreen
- Budget Conscious Users
- Users Holding Many Obscure Altcoins
- Users Wanting Bluetooth on Desktop
Sources
- BitBox02 Nova Official Product Page
official
- Introducing BitBox02 Nova
official
- BitBox Official Shop
official
- Whisper Bluetooth Security Explanation
official
- BitBox Threat Model
documentation
- How to Set Up BitBox02 Nova on iOS
support
- BitBox02 Firmware GitHub Repository
GitHub
- BitBoxApp on the App Store
app_store
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Companion apps and related software guides. These are separate from our hardware rankings.
BitBoxApp
BitBox02 owners needing the official companion interfaceBitBoxApp is a hardware companion whose custody and recovery depend on a paired BitBox02 device and its backup.
Custody: Self Custody
Platforms: Windows, Macos, Linux, Android, iOS
Role: Hardware Companion
Free
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