Wallet of the Week: CoolWallet
Taking your first steps into web3 can be overwhelming, with a plethora of wallet choices at your fingertips. In our “Wallet of the Week” series, we put the spotlight on one wallet and share why we think they’re worth checking out.
How we’re keeping cool with CoolWallet
CoolWallet is an OG in the space. Founded in 2014 following the Mt. Gox hack, it was the world’s first Bluetooth hardware wallet when it launched in 2016. Today, this non-custodial wallet comes in several options, meeting every need and budget.
Cold + Hot = Cool: With both cold (non-internet-connected) wallets and a hot (internet-connected) mobile wallet available, the CoolWallet App makes it possible for you to enjoy both the security of the former and the speed and convenience of the latter. In the app you can directly connect to OpenSea to view your NFTs and get quick access to your favorite ecosystem tokens by adding them through a simple search bar. The CoolWallet Pro boasts an EAL6+ secure element, encrypted Bluetooth, 2+1FA biometric verification, and a tamper-proof design. Plus, it offers deep coin support, providing access to the largest layer-1 ecosystems.
Newbie-friendly: The hot wallet module in the CoolWallet App provides newbie crypto users with hints to make their entry to blockchain smoother, such as automatically selecting the best exchange rates and lightning-fast access to DApps like AAVE and Planet IX via WalletConnect, all through their phone. Once users want to upgrade their crypto security, they can easily move their assets to the CoolWallet cold storage mode with the tap of a button.
Stylish storage: CoolWallet feels strongly that hardware wallets need to be convenient and portable — hence the sleek card design. There’s the entry-level, no-frills CoolWallet S and the completely waterproof CoolWallet Pro. You can even get a slick case to encase your wallet inside!
What’s next?
CoolWallet has a bumper year ahead. Not only will it roll out an in-app web3 browser and a browser extension wallet, but it has plans to launch a dedicated NFT wallet and a LaunchPad for users to access great blockchain projects.
To find out more about CoolWallet, check out their Twitter and website. To discover other wallets in the WalletConnect ecosystem, head on over to our Explorer and start browsing today.
