Trezor Model T

Trezor Model T is a self-custody hardware wallet from Trezor (SatoshiLabs) that uses on-device transaction confirmation and a color touchscreen to help users manage digital assets securely. It is designed to keep private keys offline while supporting a broad range of cryptocurrencies and tokens through Trezor Suite and compatible third-party wallet applications. Trezor has stated that the Model T is no longer sold, but it continues to receive security updates, with the newer Trezor Safe 5 positioned as its successor.

Trezor Model T follows the standard hardware wallet model: transactions are created on a connected computer or phone, then verified and approved directly on the device. The Model T uses a touchscreen interface to help users review addresses and transaction details and to enter sensitive inputs such as PINs and passphrases on-device. This reduces reliance on the host device for critical verification steps, which is an important control when using internet-connected systems.

Trezor released the Model T in 2018 as its first touchscreen hardware wallet. It expanded on earlier Trezor devices by introducing a color display and a more interactive on-device experience. Over time, the Model T became a common choice for users who wanted a touchscreen-based signer and support for a wide selection of assets and integrations.

The Model T is built around usability and verification. Its color touchscreen is designed to make it easier to confirm recipient addresses and transaction requests, and to perform secure on-device entry for PINs and passphrases. Trezor describes the device’s security and design approach as open source, which supports external review of key parts of the software stack and security model.

The Model T includes a MicroSD card slot. Trezor documents a MicroSD-based encryption feature that can add an additional secret stored on the MicroSD card, making both the device PIN and the MicroSD card necessary for access when the feature is enabled. This can be used as an extra layer of protection against certain physical access scenarios, but it also increases the operational importance of backups and careful handling of the MicroSD card.

For asset support, Trezor positions the Model T as compatible with major networks and long-tail assets through a combination of native support in Trezor Suite and third-party wallet integrations. Commonly supported assets include Bitcoin , Ethereum , Dogecoin , and tokens on Ethereum (including ERC-20 tokens). Actual feature availability, such as trading, staking, or token management, can vary by asset and by the wallet application used.

Trezor Model T is typically used for long-term storage and for frequent signing activity where users want stronger separation between keys and internet-connected devices. Typical use cases include securing a multi-asset portfolio, interacting with decentralized applications through compatible third-party wallets, and using the device as a signer for assets on major ecosystems. For users active in smart contract environments, hardware signing can reduce the risk of key compromise, but it does not eliminate the need to carefully review contract interactions and approvals.