Trezor Unveils ‘Quantum-Ready’ Safe 7 Hardware Wallet

Trezor has launched a new version of its hardware wallet that it says is ready for a post-quantum world and says it is targeting future threats to digital assets even as crypto-crime is on the rise today.

“We anticipate future risks by building our devices to be secure not only against today’s threats, but also tomorrow’s,” said Tomáš Susanka, Trezor’s Chief Technology Officer. Unscramble.

“A key example is quantum computing – a technology that could eventually break current cryptographic standards. With Trezor Safe 7, we introduced a quantum architecture: Hardware that can support post-quantum cryptographic updates and a bootloader built on a hybrid classical and post-quantum signature scheme.”

Quantum computing is an emerging technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to perform complex calculations much faster than traditional computers.

Unlike classical computers, which store data as ones or zeros, quantum computers use “qubits,” which can represent multiple states at once through superposition and entanglement. This massive computing power could eventually crack the cryptographic codes that secure cryptocurrencies by decrypting private keys.

“This means that when quantum-secure algorithms become necessary, Trezor devices will be ready to adapt – without compromising self-governance principles or forcing users to migrate their keys to new devices,” said Susanka. “We believe long-term resilience starts with preparation, and that’s what we’re building for.”

Although this quantum future remains years away, today’s risks for cryptocurrency holders remain. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reported that by the end of June 2025, $2.17 billion had already been stolen from cryptocurrency services.

February’s $1.5 billion ByBit hack linked to North Korea was the largest single theft in cryptocurrency history. And if current trends continue, stolen funds from services could exceed $4 billion by the end of the year. Personal wallet compromises now account for more than 23% of stolen funds this year.

Susanka said the company has seen a shift in the way users store their digital wealth. “While exchanges and depository platforms were once the default, significant failures and growing awareness of security risks have driven more users to self-manage,” he said.

Safe 7’s new features include Trezor’s open-source Secure Element, the TROPIC01 chip. “For too long, the security features protecting our private keys have been opaque ‘black boxes’ that force us to simply trust the manufacturer. The TROPIC01 chip fixes that,” he said.

However, not all threats are digital. So-called “key attacks” – physical attacks or hijackings used to gain access to a wallet – are also on the rise. France has seen a series of violent incidents in recent months, including the kidnapping of a crypto entrepreneur’s father who was tortured for ransom in Paris. A former military diver in Singapore admitted to stole $1.7 million after secretly photographing the initial phrase. TRM Labs estimates that 70% of stolen crypto funds last year were obtained through compromised private keys and seed phrases.

Susanka recommended five steps for users to keep their crypto safe. They should use a hardware wallet, create a secure backup, verify transactions on the device, be aware of best practices, and trust only official support channels.

“With the right tools and habits, you can protect your crypto not only from digital threats, but also from physical ones,” he added.