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+
Key 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
microSD backup, 12 Word Seed, 18 Word Seed, 24 Word Seed, Passphrase
- 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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