BitBox introduced in the present day it has launched the BitBox02 Nova, a redesigned {hardware} pockets constructed for Bitcoin self-custody, which introduces native compatibility with iOS units and a brand new Bluetooth communication system referred to as Whisper.
The machine marks a shift from the unique BitBox02 by addressing an extended standing limitation in its compatibility with iPhones and iPads. As an alternative of counting on software program workarounds, BitBox developed new {hardware} to fulfill Apple’s necessities for native help.
“Our customers are at the heart of every decision we make,” mentioned the CEO and co-founder of BitBox Douglas Bakkum. “The BitBox02 Nova embodies this, delivering a cold wallet our customers are asking for, all while maintaining the uncompromising security and privacy that people have come to expect from us.”
The Whisper is a trust-minimized Bluetooth structure. Wi-fi communication is bodily remoted on a separate microcontroller and logically segregated from the core pockets firmware. The principle chip encrypts all outbound information earlier than it ever touches the Bluetooth stack, and verifies all inbound communication cryptographically. System id stays non-public, with randomized addresses to stop monitoring.
“Whisper silences potential attack vectors”, Bakkum said. “It isolates Bluetooth function from the core system, ensures cryptographic integrity at every step, avoids remote tracking, and can be disabled by the user anytime.”
The BitBox02 Nova makes use of an EAL6+ licensed safe chip, a degree of certification that displays a excessive commonplace for resistance to bodily assaults. The machine additionally features a new show and elevated inside reminiscence, that are supposed to accommodate potential software program updates and extra options over time.
It’s accessible in two variations. One helps solely Bitcoin and runs a minimal firmware configuration. The opposite helps a number of altcoins and consists of performance for common two-factor authentication.
