Keycard Launches Shell Hardware Wallet with 100% Open-Source Design

Keycard, a hardware wallet company backed by the Status team, has announced the pre-sale launch of Shell, a revolutionary, fully open-source hardware wallet. The wallet is designed with modularity, transparency, and uncompromising security at its core, allowing users to manage multiple wallets through interchangeable smart cards called Keycards. This design enhances convenience and safety for users.
Early supporters can pre-order Shell bundled with two Keycards at a discounted rate and gain access to exclusive pre-launch rewards ahead of its global release in October 2025. The pre-sale offers customers a discounted Shell bundle with two Keycards and Status Network KARMA rewards for participating in the growing ecosystem. Users can join the pre-launch at the official website.
Shell sets a new benchmark in wallet architecture by addressing the shortcomings of current hardware wallets. Many existing wallets claim to be transparent and open source but rely on closed-source components, exportable keys, or upgradeable secure elements that compromise user trust. Shell, powered by Keycard, an EAL6+ certified, open-source smart card, ensures that private keys never leave secure hardware. The firmware of Keycard is not upgradable by design, providing long-term assurance that the device behavior will never change post-manufacture.
Shell is designed for those who demand verifiable control over their hardware and digital assets. It is 100% open source, with every layer—from chip software to hardware layout and 3D-printable casing—verifiable and customizable. Users can store multiple seed phrases or use backup cards safely, even if one card is lost, others remain secure. The wallet supports air-gapped operation, allowing users to sign transactions safely using Shell’s integrated camera and QR-code interface without the need for USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi connections. Additionally, Shell includes duress PIN support to defend against physical coercion and is compatible with major EVM and Bitcoin wallets like MetaMask, Rabby, BackPack, imToken, UniSat, and BlueWallet using QR-based signing. The future-proof design features an easily replaceable battery and upgradable Keycards, ensuring the device adapts as cryptographic standards evolve.
Keycard, a subsidiary of Status, is known for its trusted products like the Status mobile wallet. With a focus on security, privacy, and user empowerment, Keycard continues to build hardware solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global crypto community. Users can visit the official website for more information and to reserve a Shell wallet.

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