BitCurrent HQ is an editorial publication that exists to help readers choose the right hardware wallet — without affiliate bias, sponsored placement, or marketing dressed up as journalism.
BitCurrent HQ is an editorial publication by Dollar Media Technology Limited (CR No. 2874916), a Hong Kong-based media company focused on technology product journalism.
We launched BitCurrent HQ after noticing a gap in the hardware wallet space: most "reviews" online were thinly disguised affiliate content, manufacturer marketing repackaged as journalism, or outdated articles that hadn't been refreshed in years. Users making a critical security decision — choosing how to protect their digital assets — deserved better.
Our editorial team purchases every device we review with our own funds. We do not accept free review units from manufacturers, sponsorship payments, or paid placement in our rankings. Every rating reflects our honest, independent assessment under a published methodology.
Based in Hong Kong, our editors have direct access to manufacturers across Asia, Europe, and North America, giving us a unique global perspective on the hardware wallet market.
BitCurrent HQ does not sell hardware wallets or any other products. We do not accept payment from manufacturers for reviews, ratings, or placement. We purchase every device we review at retail price. Links to manufacturer websites are provided for reader reference only and are not affiliate links. Our ratings are determined solely by our editorial team using the five-criteria methodology described below.
Every review follows the same structured evaluation framework, ensuring consistent and comparable ratings across all devices we test.
Secure element certification level (EAL5+ / EAL6+ / EAL7), open-source firmware status, vulnerability disclosure history, supply-chain integrity, and firmware signing process.
First-time setup experience, companion application quality, screen readability under different lighting, beginner-friendly onboarding flow.
Total supported assets, third-party integrations, third-party software compatibility, manufacturer update cadence, community support.
Materials and durability, display technology, portability, physical design integrity, longevity expectations under typical use.
Price relative to features delivered, warranty coverage, included accessories, ongoing manufacturer support quality.
The people behind every review, comparison, and recommendation we publish.
Editor-in-Chief
Oversees editorial direction, scoring methodology, and publication standards. Twelve years writing about consumer technology and security products for trade and consumer publications.
Senior Reviewer, Cold Storage
Leads hands-on device testing, benchmark development, and comparative analysis. Specializes in usability evaluation and companion application reviews across hardware wallet ecosystems.
Security Analyst
Evaluates secure element architectures, firmware security models, vulnerability disclosures, and supply-chain integrity for every device included in our coverage.
Copy Editor & Fact Checker
Verifies technical specifications, certification claims, and pricing in every published review. Maintains the corrections log and the public version history for our editorial standards.
Three commitments that shape every review we publish.
Our editorial team purchases every reviewed hardware wallet at retail price using company funds. We do not accept free review units, loaner devices, or pre-release samples.
We do not accept payment from manufacturers for reviews, ratings, or placement in our comparison table. We do not sell hardware wallets, and links to manufacturer websites are not affiliate links.
Every rating is determined using the same five-criteria rubric, weighted identically across reviews. Our methodology is publicly documented and our team is named with defined roles.