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I just launched my hardware wallet review series and the first device to be reviewed gave me surprising results! The imKey Pro is a $110 bluetooth wallet from the 2019 era. It’s not something most people have heard of, and at this point, it can be considered previous gen tech, is partially closed source, and even uses microUSB still (when not using the bluetooth-native connection). Can it still hold up in 2026? Well… surprisingly, yes. Even more assuring is that some years ago, someone deeply embedded in the Ethereum Foundation (and has become even MORE deeply embedded since) told me she uses it exclusively. Not Ledger, not Trezor, not GridPlus. The imKey. That endorsement alone made me take this device very seriously. So I tested everything: the Infineon SLE78 secure element, the bluetooth security model, the mobile-first UX, the clear signing implementation. Pros:
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For a $110 entry-level option, I would definitely consider it. First of all, ANY migration away from holding your private keys inside an internet-connected device (e.g. your laptop, a hot wallet on your phone, etc.) to a dedicated hardware wallet will be a MASSIVE security upgrade. Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good. But knowing there’s other, more modern options out there now, it can be difficult to *strongly* recommend the imKey over other options. But the question begs… what did my EF associate see in the imKey that I didn’t? I had to find out. Watch my full review video here: https://youtu.be/FV2qJ3eLXFI ————————- If we're meeting for the first time, hi 👋! I find crypto youtube to be a giant cesspool. As a result, I started building my channel to spread the good word on good work in crypto — something with substance and humanity. Dropping a like, sub, and comment goes a LONG way to supporting me, so please consider doing so! submitted by /u/haochizzle |
