Foundation Passport Core

The Foundation Passport Core is a passively secured hardware wallet that operates entirely offline to protect cryptocurrency private keys from online hacking threats. It utilizes a secure element chip and advanced cryptographic operations to ensure funds remain isolated from vulnerable computers.

Instead of using a vulnerable USB connection, the Passport Core primarily communicates via QR codes to keep it completely air-gapped. Users scan QR codes on the device's camera and screen to sign transactions, ensuring no direct internet connection is established.

Yes, the wallet is equipped with a secure element chip that physically isolates the user's cryptographic keys from the device's main microcontroller. This dual-chip architecture provides a high level of defense against physical tampering and unauthorized access.

The Passport Core is a newer, more streamlined version of the original Foundation Passport hardware wallet. While retaining the signature air-gapped security and secure element of the original, the Core model focuses on offering a more accessible, cost-effective entry point for Bitcoin holders.