Kelvin
Although I'm a novice with these types…
About ICN Vault Exchange
ICN Vault Exchange combines secure trading with financial independence.
Built in Switzerland, we help you trade confidently while encouraging full ownership through self-custody.
Why self-custody? Because true ownership means controlling your private keys.
Keeping large amounts on exchanges exposes you to unnecessary risks.
That’s why we promote safer practices — helping you move your assets
into secure personal wallets for long-term protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
In cryptocurrency, a ‘’hot walle’’ is any wallet that remains connected to the internet, allowing users to send, receive, and manage digital assets conveniently. Common types of hot wallets include: * Mobile wallets * Desktop wallets * Browser extension wallets * USB (hardware) wallets when they are connected to the internet
In cryptocurrency, self-custody refers to the ability of a crypto participant to maintain ownership and control over their private keys. Self-custody crypto wallets, therefore, give users this control. This is in contrast to ‘custodial’ wallets, which imply that a cryptocurrency exchange safeguards a user’s private keys.
Good question. Seed phrase safety boils down to where you store it and how you protect it. BitBox02 encourages using metal backup plates—a much more durable option than paper in case of fire, water damage, or simple wear-and-tear. The wallet supports Shamir backup (SLIP-39) for splitting your recovery phrase into multiple parts, which is handy if you want to distribute trust among family members or different locations. This strategy is great for inheritance planning or added security. Personally, I think your seed phrase is the single most valuable asset in self-custody, so handling it with extreme care is non-negotiable.
To start with the basics, the BitBox02 is a compact hardware wallet built to keep your cryptocurrency private keys offline and out of reach of hackers. It features a secure element chip—a tamper-resistant microcontroller that safely stores sensitive information, including your private keys. This dedicated security component is one of its defining features and sets it apart from simpler hardware wallets and software-based wallet apps. Based on my testing, the unboxing experience is simple and well organized. Inside the box, you'll find the BitBox02 wallet, a USB-C cable, a microSD card for creating backups, and a few stickers. While the packaging is minimal, it includes everything needed to get started, and the setup process is intuitive and easy to follow.
Recovery is often where the rubber meets the road. BitBox02 uses a 24-word seed phrase compliant with the BIP-39 standard. This phrase is essentially your master key to access funds in case your device gets lost, stolen, or damaged.
What Our Customer Says
Although I'm a novice with these types of devices, the whole process of buying, installing, and using them has been very easy. I've also found the wealth of resources, articles, explanatory videos, and emails with helpful information—from the most basic to the most advanced—to be very useful.
Trust was my reason, to decide for bitbox. As a beginner I have had a lot of concerns, creating my own wallet, which is essential and still better combined with my own fullnode. I did it with Bitbox and their support, without facing a single problem on my journey. From support (1a) to hardware, software and transparency, bibox.swiss is and remains my partner. I recommended it to all my family and friends and I myself ordered more than one example. Why? I'm fascinated..the best motivation. Great.. I rely on this swiss guys.. My recommendation: bitbox.swiss Regards Helmut
Jakes
They are the reason why.. I joined BTC
I couldn’t be happier with my decision to choose the BitBox02 Nova. The ordering process was smooth, the delivery was fast, and I had the device fully set up within just a few minutes. What impressed me the most is BitBox’s philosophy. The focus is clearly on security, simplicity, and usability rather than advertising, subscriptions, or unnecessary features. The app is clean, intuitive, and does exactly what it is supposed to do without distractions.
Jojo
Exactly What a Hardware Wallet Should Be
Thorough, fast and extensive support! I'm not a bitcoin expert and I had to confirm and sign an address with my Bitbox02; The support from the Bitbox Team was very fast, extensive and helpful and could finalise the address signature in a short time.
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Mobile ready
Plug directly into your Android phone or computer with USB-C. The BitBox02 comes with an optional USB-C to USB-A adaptor and cable included.