What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and supported web browsers. It acts as a facilitator, allowing your browser to interact with your Trezor device without compromising security.
Unlike browser extensions, Trezor Bridge runs as a standalone application in the background, providing a more stable and secure connection to your Trezor device while you manage your cryptocurrencies through web interfaces like the Trezor Wallet.
Key Features
Seamless Connectivity
Automatically establishes a secure connection between your Trezor device and web browser without manual configuration.
Enhanced Security
Maintains the highest security standards by ensuring private keys never leave your Trezor hardware wallet.
Lightweight Operation
Runs efficiently in the background with minimal system resource consumption.
Automatic Updates
Receives security patches and feature improvements automatically to ensure optimal performance.
Compatibility
Trezor Bridge is designed to work with a wide range of systems and browsers to provide flexibility for users:
Operating Systems
Web Browsers
Trezor Devices
How Trezor Bridge Works
Trezor Bridge creates a secure communication channel between web applications and your Trezor hardware wallet. The architecture ensures that sensitive operations always happen on the secure element of your Trezor device.
Communication Flow
Web Browser
User interacts with web wallet interface
Trezor Bridge
Processes and routes communication
Trezor Device
Secure transaction signing
This architecture ensures that private keys and sensitive data never leave your Trezor device, maintaining the highest level of security for your cryptocurrency assets.
Security Features
Trezor Bridge is designed with security as the primary consideration, implementing multiple layers of protection:
Local Communication Only
All communication happens locally between your browser and Trezor device, with no external data transmission.
Verified Connections
Each connection is cryptographically verified to prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Transaction Verification
All transactions are displayed on your Trezor device screen for manual verification before signing.
Common Use Cases
Trezor Bridge enables various secure interactions with your Trezor hardware wallet:
Cryptocurrency Management
Securely send, receive, and manage your cryptocurrency portfolio through web interfaces while keeping private keys protected on your Trezor device.
DeFi Interactions
Safely interact with decentralized finance protocols while maintaining control of your assets through hardware wallet security.
NFT Transactions
Securely buy, sell, and transfer NFTs with the assurance that your private keys remain protected on your hardware wallet.