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Table of Contents

1. About BC Vault
2. BC Vault Pros and Cons
3. Final Verdict
4. FAQ

About BC Vault

BC Vault is a hardware cryptocurrency wallet from the Slovenian team Real Security. The focus of the product is state-of-the-art security at the hardware level, which is epitomized in its components: FeRAM chip, true RNG, and backup encryption.As the name implies, it best suits those who are looking for a way to indefinitely store their crypto assets away from any harm. However, due to the wide support of chains and dApps, together with in-app features of the companion application, BC Vault has decent usability even in day-to-day operations.

BC Vault Pros and Cons

Pros

High-grade security
BC Vault is not just a hardware wallet: it comes with the most reliable hardware to last for centuries. The minds behind the product come from the cybersecurity background.
Extensive chain support
The hardware wallet supports all EVM-compatible chains, BSC, Cardano, and TRON. With all the popular chains supported, the number of assets that can be managed with BC Vault comes up to millions.
Stylish exterior
The BC Vault hardware wallet combines state-of-art security with sharp looks of the device. It comes in a variety of designs to choose from, made from quality aluminum or plastic. The device also sports an OLED monochrome display with intuitive controls.

Cons

Upfront cost
The most basic device costs a little over €150 ($169) sans shipping. You might also need to look into purchasing extra adapters and SD-cards if you don’t have any.
Risk of loss of funds
Should you forget the global PIN number, you risk losing access to your wallet forever. You can use the “Verify password” feature to avoid such accidents.

Final Verdict

The slogan of BC Vault describes it better than anything can: “Wallets are for pocket money. Vaults are for safekeeping”. BC Vault has excellent security features which come at a slight cost for user-friendliness and foolproofing. It is best considered when you are ready to pay the cost of a device to keep your wealth safe and sound.

Category	Rating
Security	90/100
User-Friendliness	50/100
Popularity	70/100
Supported Coins	80/100

FAQ

Is BC Vault safe?

BC Vault uses industrial-grade safety measures across the board. The only thing it is unsafe from is the user.

Is BC Vault a cold wallet?

Yes, BC Vault is a cold (offline) hardware multi-currency crypto wallet. You will need to connect it to a device with Internet access to broadcast a transaction to the blockchain, though.

What platforms can use BC Vault?

The BC Vault’s companion app can be downloaded to personal computers with Linux, Windows, and MacOS.