BitBox is a line of cryptocurrency hardware wallets developed by Swiss company Shift Crypto AG, focused on offline private key storage and full self-custody of digital assets. The flagship product is the BitBox02, available in both a multi-coin edition and a Bitcoin-only edition.
About BitBox
- Country / HQ: Switzerland (Shift Crypto AG, Zürich)
- Focus: Cryptocurrency hardware wallets & crypto security
- Key Products: BitBox02 (Multi edition, Bitcoin-only edition, Nova)
- Custody Model: Non-custodial — users retain full control of their private keys
- Source Code: Open-source app & firmware, independently audited
Products & Technology
BitBox is a USB hardware wallet designed to store private keys and sign transactions, requiring physical interaction on the device — making remote or automated signing impossible. The device features a dual-chip design with a secure element, paired with the cross-platform BitBoxApp (desktop & mobile) for comprehensive asset management.
The BitBox02 Multi edition supports Bitcoin, Litecoin, Cardano, Ethereum, and over 1,500 ERC-20 tokens. The Bitcoin-only edition offers an ultra-focused experience exclusively for BTC. Shift Crypto also introduced the BitBox02 Nova — a version tailored for advanced users running hardened setups such as Linux or iPhone environments.
Key Features
- Swiss-engineered dual-chip design with secure element
- Fully open-source firmware & app — independently audited
- Non-custodial: your keys, your coins — always
- Supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Litecoin & 1,500+ ERC-20 tokens
- Bitcoin-only edition for maximum BTC focus & reduced attack surface
- Anti-klepto protocol — protection against nonce-leaking key extraction attacks
- Cross-platform BitBoxApp for desktop & mobile
Positioning & Reputation
BitBox positions itself as a premium "Swiss-made" security solution, built around the principles of open-source transparency, strong privacy, and genuine self-sovereignty — embodying the ethos of "not your keys, not your coins." The team actively contributes to Bitcoin Core development and publishes independent security research, reinforcing their reputation as one of the most technically rigorous hardware wallet makers in the industry.
