Introducing Solflare Shield – Solflare’s Hardware Wallet

In the crypto world, there has always been a tension between security and usability.

On one side, you have hardware wallets that feel like safes: secure, but clunky. Cables, Bluetooth pairing, batteries, tiny screens, and apps that don’t really scream “simplicity”.

On the other side, you have hot wallets: fast, flexible, perfect for daily trades, transfers and DeFi apps – but closer to the edge when it comes to security.

With Solflare Shield, we’re closing that gap.

Solflare Shield is our new tap-to-use, battery-free hardware wallet designed specifically for Solana and fully integrated into the Solflare app.

It is a slim, card-shaped vault that gives you true cold storage security while still feeling as simple as using Solflare on your phone.

It’s your vault and your wallet, all in one Solflare experience.

Solflare Shield is a credit card–sized hardware wallet that stores your private keys inside a secure element chip. There’s no screen, no cables, no Bluetooth, and no battery.

It looks like any other card in your wallet. And you use it by simply tapping the card to your phone to securely approve transactions in the Solflare mobile app.

It’s cold storage with a UX that actually fits how people use Solana today: mobile-first, fast, and simple.
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Solflare Shield is fully integrated into the Solflare mobile app. There is no third-party software or extra interfaces to use. You use it through your Solflare app, just like you normally would, but with the added layer of security:

Once set up, this is what happens whenever you want to make a transaction from your Solflare Shield:

If someone steals your phone, they can’t sign without the Shield. If someone steals your Shield, it’s useless without your PIN, and after several wrong attempts, it locks automatically and becomes unusable.
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Your keys never leave the card. Your funds remain fully self-custodial. You’re always in control.

Instead of juggling different apps, devices, and flows, Solflare lets you manage everything in one place:

All in the same Solflare interface, with the same design and the same security standards.

You just choose which wallet signs what:

This is cold storage you can actually use.

Learn how to get started with Solflare Shield. It’s incredibly simple: How to Get and Use the Solflare Shield

Unlike traditional hardware wallets that come in the form of devices with cables, batteries and screens, Solflare Shield looks like any other debit card in your wallet. But how is that possible?
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Most hardware wallets are built to work with many wallets and many chains. That means they often have to make up for weak spots in some of the software wallets they connect to.

For example, some wallets don’t have reliable transaction simulations or continuous threat monitoring. To fix that, hardware wallets added things like “clear signing” on the device screen, turning a simple chip into a full device that needs:

That added complexity comes with trade-offs:

In other words: because some wallets are weaker, everyone pays the price in UX and cost.

So we asked: What would a hardware wallet look like if it was designed specifically for Solana users who live on mobile?

Solflare Shield is our answer.

At first glance, Solflare Shield looks almost too simple. It’s just a sleek card with a chip with no screen, cables, or battery.

So how is it still extremely secure? The answer is this: Solflare combines two layers of protection:

Since Solflare Shield works exclusively with the Solflare app which already does so much heavy lifting on the software side, it doesn’t need to compensate for other wallets’ shortcomings.

Your Solflare hot wallet already gives you the security features like:

So Shield only needs to do what a hardware wallet is meant to do:

Keep your keys offline in a secure chip and sign transactions without ever exposing them.

That’s it. No screens. No cables. No Bluetooth. Just tap-to-sign from a card that actually fits in your wallet. You get Solflare’s integrated software security reinforced with Solflare Shield’s cold-storage security. All managed through your Solflare app.

Shield is built for three main groups of users:

Users who want a reliable vault for their savings. They don’t move funds often, but when they do, they want maximum peace of mind and clear visibility.

People who live in Solana DeFi, staking, NFTs, and swaps — and want extra hardware security for bigger moves, without the usual hardware-style friction. Not for dozens of micro-transactions per day, but perfect for meaningful ones.

Users who have:

They don’t want a $200 gadget on their desk. They want something affordable, trustworthy, and easy to use – especially on mobile.
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If your crypto life is mobile-first and Solana-heavy, Shield is built exactly for you.

The Solflare Shield is available directly through the Solflare Mobile app and the official Solflare website. The hardware wallet is available in three variants, each offering the same high level of cold-storage security — the only difference is the design and personalization level.

The Origin model is the core Shield experience: a sleek, minimalist design with a subtle Solflare logo and unmatched value. It’s designed for users who want reliable self-custody without the premium price tag.

Price: Currently $49 (for a limited time, the standard price is 69$)

Best for: First-time hardware wallet users, long-term holders, and anyone upgrading their security affordably.

The Signature edition lets you choose your favorite design from exclusive artwork and partner designs from Solana creators. You get the same secure chip and tap-to-sign experience, but with added personality.

Price: $59

Best for: Community members, collectors, and users who want security with a statement.

The Unique version lets you upload your own artwork or NFT to create a one-of-a-kind hardware wallet. It’s still the same secure product, designed just for you.

Price: Currently $59 (for a limited time, the standard price is 79$)

Best for: Power users, artists, and those who want a hardware wallet as personal as their portfolio.

Each Shield package includes:

Everything you need to create or import a wallet and begin using cold storage through the Solflare app.

Solflare Shield is built around one idea:

Self-custody and security shouldn’t slow you down.

With a tap-to-sign, battery-free card and full integration with the Solflare mobile app, Solflare Shield gives you:

Your vault. In your pocket.