Frequently asked questions

Question 1

What is SafePal S1?

Accepted Answer

SafePal S1 is a hardware wallet / cold wallet with a compact, credit card-sized design built for offline crypto asset management. SafePal S1 features a 1.3″ IPS screen, an integrated camera for QR code scanning, and supports multiple blockchains.

Question 2

Is SafePal S1 safe & legit?

Accepted Answer

SafePal S1 is non-custodial and closed source. SafePal S1 uses a CC EAL5+ secure element, a true random number generator, multiple security sensors, self-destruct mechanisms, and recovery phrases to safeguard assets. SafePal S1 has not been linked to any major hacks, scandals, or criminal charges.

Question 3

Who created SafePal S1?

Accepted Answer

SafePal S1 was created by safepal.inc.

Question 4

Where is SafePal S1's company based?

Accepted Answer

safepal.inc, the company behind SafePal S1, is headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

Question 5

How does SafePal S1 work?

Accepted Answer

SafePal S1 operates completely offline using an air-gapped signing mechanism. Transactions are generated in the SafePal App on a mobile device, converted into QR codes, and scanned by SafePal S1 for signing. Signed data is then transmitted back to the app via QR code. SafePal S1 features physical buttons for navigation, a built-in camera for transaction signing, and supports firmware upgrades.

Question 6

When was SafePal S1 launched?

Accepted Answer

SafePal S1 was released May 11, 2019.

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