ZachXBT Calls Hardware Wallets "Garbage" for Key Tasks; Trezor Defends Security Trade-Offs

Blockchain investigator ZachXBT recently called hardware wallets "garbage" for important tasks such as signing transactions or storing funds, recommending users dedicate a separate iPhone for these purposes instead. Trezor Chief Commercial Officer Danny Sanders pushed back, arguing hardware wallets remain the strongest practical form of self-custody for most users despite usability challenges.

Sanders acknowledged the frustration with hardware wallets' clunky interfaces and delays, but cautioned that iPhones carry more attack surfaces through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and iMessage connectivity. He noted that hardware wallets provide a separate screen to verify transaction details before signing, a security advantage unavailable on mobile devices. Sanders argued ZachXBT's recommendation may apply only to sophisticated users managing large sums in high-pressure environments, not as a universal replacement for hardware wallets.