Compare — wallets, exchanges, and more
>“which one should I use?” pick any two and see how they stack up — fees, custody, security, what chris recommends.
[ COLD WALLET ]
Trezor
Long-term holdings you don't touch weekly.
- custody
- Self-custodial
- cost
- $80–$179
- fees
- Network gas only
- ease
- 3/5
- security
- 5/5
- beginner
- yes
- chains
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, 1000+ via apps
PROS
- + Open-source firmware
- + Strong reputation, no major hacks
- + Cheaper Safe 3 model is plenty for most
CONS
- − Slower UX than hot wallets
- − No Solana support out of the box
- − Setup takes 20–30 minutes
>CHRIS’S TAKE
Default cold wallet for most ESC members. Pick this if you don't know.
[ COLD WALLET ]
Ledger
Long-term holdings, broader chain support than Trezor.
- custody
- Self-custodial
- cost
- $79–$149
- fees
- Network gas only
- ease
- 4/5
- security
- 5/5
- beginner
- yes
- chains
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, 5000+ via Ledger Live
PROS
- + Native Solana, broadest chain support
- + Excellent mobile companion app
- + Bluetooth model (Nano X) for phone use
CONS
- − Closed-source secure element
- − 2020 customer-data leak (not funds — but spam forever)
- − Pricier than Trezor for equivalent features
>CHRIS’S TAKE
Pick this if you also hold Solana or want the slickest mobile app.