About Our Authors

Simone Bancroft

Lead Author

Simone Bancroft has spent the last 10 years evaluating hardware wallets from a security-first perspective. After a career in penetration testing at a cybersecurity firm, Simone pivoted to focus exclusively on cryptocurrency cold storage. Simone personally owns and rigorously tests over a dozen hardware devices, publishing findings that help users make informed decisions about protecting their digital assets.

hardware walletscrypto securitycold storageseed phrase management

Amber Fuentes

After 7 years of using and comparing hardware wallets, Amber Fuentes has developed a keen eye for what separates a genuinely secure device from clever marketing. Amber focuses on the practical aspects — setup experience, daily usability, recovery workflows — that matter most to people actually managing their own keys.

cold storage comparisonscrypto educationproduct reviewsuser experience