<a href="https://cryptnox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Cryptnox</a> announced the successful shipment of its very first batch of replaceable wallet cards that work similar to credit/debit cards but also enable you to store and transfer cryptocurrencies safely and effectively. The Switzerland-based company specializes in key management solutions, and its smartcard crypto wallet could be the innovation that brings us closer to the mainstream adoption of crypto payments.We were among the lucky ones to receive Cryptnox smartcards as part of the company&#39;s inaugural shipment and had the privilege of testing their features. Read our Cryptnox review and discover how this super secure, user-friendly crypto wallet will change how you store and use digital assets.<h2 id="header-0">Unboxing the Cryptnox Wallet Smartcards</h2>Straight out of the box, the Cryptnox cards bear the mark of a high-quality, polished product. They come in a slick, black case with an NFC shield and a nifty magnetic seal. The case&#39;s light and minimalistic design makes storing, concealing, or bringing along on your trips easy.The company uses Amazon for fast and secure delivery and ships the cards quickly from the EU for EU clients or from Switzerland for other destinations worldwide.If you opt for the Cryptnox Hardware Wallet with Dual Card Setup, you will receive the cool-looking case containing 3 cards - a primary card, a backup card, and an access card. Moreover, you will find a convenient leaflet with setup instructions in the package. Now, you only need your phone to install the Cryptnox mobile app, scan the cards, and begin your journey to safer and more effective crypto management.The Primary Card and Backup Card look almost identical, with only the latter having a red frontline header specifying its backup utility. Otherwise, they are both light (only 5g each), luscious black and have a nice design that feels great in your hand. From afar, they don&#39;t look or feel any different from your regular VISA/MasterCard. Hence, they are easy to store in most wallets or cardholders.The Access Card is plain white and features your card&#39;s PIN and PUK numbers. You will require the PUK to pair your card with the biometrics of your phone when using the backup card or in case of a reset. After pairing the card to your phone, you won’t need to type in the PIN since the Cryptnox app only uses biometrics to authorize the card to sign transactions.The manufacturer strongly recommends storing your Access Card together with either your backup card if you performed a Dual Card Setup or a copy of your BIP39 (12 or 24 words) seed if it was externally injected. In fact, you can keep them in the smooth, black case they come in, which you should store somewhere out of sight but not out of mind.<h2 id="header-1">How to Set Up and Install Cryptnox Cards</h2>You can safely use Cryptnox to store and manage your digital assets in cold storage, yet have access to them in seconds if needed. This cold storage device protects your cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and GameFi assets. Thanks to the intuitive mobile app and the dual card setup system, you can quickly view, transfer, and control them efficiently.After receiving the Cryptnox smartcards, we downloaded the Cryptnox app from the Apple Store (the mobile app is also available on Google Play). Next, we followed the manufacturer’s simple instructions to set up the Cryptnox wallet:<ol><li>Launch the Cryptnox app on the phone.</li><li>Tap “Initialize” and choose the “Dual Card Setup” option.</li><li>Scan the QR code on the Access Card.</li><li>Hold the Main Card before the phone to scan and pair it with the app.</li><li>Repeat the previous step with the Backup Card.</li><li>Scan the Main Card again to complete its synchronization with the app.</li><li>Store the Backup Card and Access Card safely in the original case.</li></ol>That&#39;s it! The whole process took less than 30 seconds and worked like a charm. The system uses Near Field Communication (NFC), which makes it easier to scan the cards with your phone and access your crypto wallet in seconds via the Cryptnox app. Therefore, even crypto novices or less tech-savvy users can complete it without hassle.The Cryptnox installation generates an identical seed phrase in the two cards and stores them securely in the wallet. As a result, you are the only one who can access it via the Cryptnox app, biometric authentication, and the Cryptnox hardware wallet card.The Cryptnox mobile app has straightforward functions that make navigation easy. Managing and transferring assets runs smoothly, and most operations are only a touch of a button away. Moreover, the developers aimed to create a practical and pleasant user experience by keeping a simple menu with quick links.Newbies should be able to sign transactions or store crypto quickly and easily. Also, expert users can dive deeper into the app&#39;s workings and tweak it by adding test nets, changing IPFS settings, and opting for the Force Fallback feature. Lastly, you can always use another seed that originates from a BIP32/BIP39 wallet to inject it into a Cryptnox Hardware Wallet card. The app prompts you to type in your 12 or 24-word seed if you wish to go down the mnemonic path.<h2 id="header-2">Cryptnox Security Standards</h2>The Cryptnox wallet and dual card system are jam-packed with security features offering high-level protection for your assets. Crypto beginners may find the technical denominations slightly overwhelming. Still, the developers went above and beyond to make this crypto storage device impenetrable. Here are only the card authentication features giving access to the assets only to the rightful owner:<ul><li>The card’s PIN</li><li>Windows Hello Biometrics (TPM)</li><li>IOS with Biometrics (Secure Enclave)</li><li>Yubikey Products with Personal Identity Verification Functionality (NIST 800-73-4)</li><li>File Encryption and Decryption (Encryption Key derived from Seed)</li><li>On-Card Transaction History and Counter Log</li><li>On-Card Blockchain Configuration Settings</li><li>Common Criteria EAL6&#43; Certified Chipset</li></ul>Crypto enthusiasts familiar with crypto storage solutions will appreciate the system even more. For example, the data exchange is fully protected within an AES 256-bit Secure Tunnel, with MAC for integrity and authentication. Also, the seed generation occurs from an on-card TRNG source, and the system uses a CloudHSM-based (FIPS 140-2) key management service and Secret Manager from Amazon Web Services as backup solutions.The Cryptnox wallet is compatible with the most used and popular blockchain networks, including the Bitcoin Mainnet, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, and Arbitrum One. Its supported coins include BTC, ETH, USDT, BNB, etc. Moreover, you can manually add blockchains and tokens to your app&#39;s dashboard if they are EVM-compatible. Lastly, you can operate with worldwide used fiat currencies, such as USD, EUR, GBP, CHF, and JPY.<h2 id="header-3">Our Verdict on Cryptnox Wallet Smartcards</h2>After testing the wallet and its smart cards in and out, we conclude that Cryptnox is a reliable crypto storage and management solution with top security standards. The system is clearly oriented toward providing the optimal user experience many wallets lack. Crypto novices can use it immediately without tutorials or advanced technical knowledge. As a result, more people can enter the crypto space, which often seems daunting to less tech-savvy individuals.Cryptnox has been on the market since 2019, and the release and first shipment of Cryptnox Wallet Smartcards is a significant milestone in the company’s development. It will be interesting to see how the device performs across the broader crypto market. Although, from our review, it ranks high among the best crypto hardware wallets.You can learn more about Cryptnox at the following links:<a href="https://cryptnox.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Website</a> |<a href="https://twitter.com/CryptnoxTech" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter</a> |<a href="https://github.com/Cryptnox-Software" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> Github</a> |<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cryptnox/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">LinkedIn</a> |<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuSnOL4tbKwJ9AY2i7RgeZA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">YouTube</a>

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