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Trezor Model One Review

Historically vulnerable to physical/supply-chain attacks that require the device and specialized equipment (mitigated by using a passphrase), a known trade-off of its secure-element-free design. Firmware is fully open-source, which is Trezor's core transparency argument versus Ledger.

CVBy CoinVetted Research TeamFact-checked by Editorial Standards DeskLast verified: August 2026How we review

Pros

  • Fully open-source firmware — independently auditable
  • Very low price / accessible entry point
  • Long track record as one of the first hardware wallets (since 2014)
  • Simple, proven design

Cons

  • No secure element chip
  • Does not support some assets (e.g. XRP, SOL, ADA, XMR)
  • No touchscreen; two-button interface
  • As of Jan 2026 SatoshiLabs pulled the Model One from its own store (still available via resellers)
BrandTrezor (SatoshiLabs, Prague, Czech Republic)
Price~$49 USD MSRP
Assets supported~1000
Companion appTrezor Suite (desktop and web)

Security

  • fully open-source firmware (auditable)
  • PIN protection
  • passphrase support
  • no dedicated secure element (relies on general-purpose MCU)