Quick Facts
Bitbox Products
- BitBox#2 – Bitcoin Only
- BitBox#2 – Crypto Currencies
Company Vitals
Founders: Douglas Bakkum and Jonas Schnelli
Year Created: 2015
Headquartered: Zurich, Switzerland
Parent Company: Shift Crypto AG
Company Overview
BitBox is a hardware wallet product line developed by Shift Crypto AG, a Swiss company. The BitBox02 is their latest hardware wallet, which supports Bitcoin, Litecoin, Ethereum, and ERC-20 tokens. It features invisible touch sensors for easy navigation, a dual-chip design for enhanced security, and a microSD card for backup purposes. The BitBox02 is known for its user-friendly design, robust security features, and compatibility with Electrum.
Shift Crypto AG rebranded to BitBox in May 2023, to align with their flagship product and to improve brand recognition and user searchability. The company is dedicated to providing secure and user-friendly hardware wallets, with a focus on Bitcoin and a few other cryptocurrencies.
Security Incidents
- In 2022, there was a data breach of ActiveCampaign, a marketing platform used by BitBox. This breach exposed names, email addresses, and IP address making their customers vulnerable to phishing attacks.
Big Brother Government Influence
BitBox is unlikely to be heavily influenced by government. Their headquarters in Switzerland comes with a culture and legal status that is inherently friendly to privacy.