Rethinking Self-Custody Crypto Wallets: Tangem CTO on Security Without Seed Phrases

The security of crypto self-custody remains a pressing concern, especially with increasing cases of lost funds and compromised wallets. While traditional hardware wallets rely on seed phrases, frequent firmware updates, and hardware interfaces like screens and buttons, Tangem proposes a fundamentally different approach: fixed firmware, no seed phrases, and minimalistic hardware. In this exclusive Q&A with BeInCrypto, Tangem’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Andrey Lazutkin, explains the security rationale behind these distinct product design decisions and clarifies some common misconceptions in hardware wallet security. BeInCrypto: Tangem is pushing for mainstream adoption of self-custody, yet the average crypto newcomer is still wary source: https://beincrypto.com/tangem-cto-seedless-security/