ColdCard Mk5
ColdCard Mk5 scores 86/100 with full firmware transparency and secure element support. Price: $219.
Highlights
- Score: 86/100
- Price: $219
- Secure element: Dual SE
- Open source: Full
- Connectivity: NFC, MicroSD
Score Breakdown
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| Category | Weight | Earned | Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
Security Architecture Multiple secure elements listed. Air-gapped signing supported. | 34 pts (34%) | 32/34 | 94% |
Transparency & Maintenance Public firmware, open-source depth, and current maintenance status. | 28 pts (28%) | 28/28 | 100% |
Usability & Value Display quality, connectivity ergonomics, and price positioning. | 32 pts (32%) | 20/32 | 63% |
Company Track Record Decade-plus operating history. Funding durability from visible table signal. | 6 pts (6%) | 6/6 | 100% |
Score explained
Security Architecture: Multiple secure elements listed. Air-gapped signing supported. Read scoring details
Transparency & Maintenance: Public firmware, open-source depth, and current maintenance status. Read scoring details
Usability & Value: Display quality, connectivity ergonomics, and price positioning. Read scoring details
Company Track Record: Decade-plus operating history. Funding durability from visible table signal. Read scoring details
Source & References
All scores come from Wallet Radar's developer-focused scoring methodology. View the scoring tables, audits, and platform requirements in the comparison docs.