How to Set Up Keystone Wallet
Keystone Wallet is continuously updated.
This guide is based on the interface available at the time it was created, so the screen layout and displayed content may differ depending on when you use it.
Official Website and Official X Account
You can find the latest information about Keystone on the official website and official X account.
- ✕ Official X: https://x.com/KeystoneWallet
Firmware updates, new features, support for additional wallets, important announcements, and other updates may first be announced on the official X account.
We recommend following the account after purchasing your device.
What Is Keystone 3 Pro?
Keystone 3 Pro is a hardware wallet with a 100% air-gapped design that uses QR codes for communication.
It manages private keys in an offline environment and uses QR codes to sign transactions without using USB or Bluetooth.
It features open-source firmware, Secure Elements, and a 4-inch touchscreen, and also supports Bitcoin PSBT multisig.
It supports more than 5,500 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Cardano.
Keystone is designed to balance security and convenience, offering various features that support long-term asset storage, including QR code-based data communication, an open-source design, and resistance to physical attacks.
Important Considerations for Using Keystone Securely
Before using Keystone, review these important considerations for keeping your assets secure.
Store Your Recovery Phrase Securely
Keep your recovery phrase in a secure location where others cannot access it.
In addition to writing it down on the sheet included with the product, you can also use the Keystone Tablet Plus, which is resistant to fire, corrosion, and other damage.
Generate Your Recovery Phrase on Keystone
Keystone can generate your recovery phrase offline.
For greater security, it is recommended that you avoid importing a recovery phrase generated in an online environment and instead create a new recovery phrase directly on Keystone.
When using a compatible software wallet, do not enter your recovery phrase into the software wallet. Instead, connect and use it with Keystone.
Verify the Details Before Signing
Keystone allows you to review transaction details before signing.
Checking the destination address, amount, and other details before signing can help reduce risks such as phishing.
Your recovery phrase is one of the most important pieces of information for managing your wallet. Never share it with anyone, and keep it stored securely.
Integration with a Wide Range of Wallets
Keystone integrates with more than 45 software wallets and can be used across a wide range of ecosystems, including Cardano, Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana.
Cardano-Compatible Wallets
Keystone currently integrates with the following Cardano wallets.
| Wallet | Support Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Nexus | ✅ Supported | Keystone's official wallet app |
| Eternl | ✅ Supported | Major Cardano wallet |
| NuFi | ✅ Supported | Multi-chain wallet |
| VESPR | ✅ Supported | Cardano-compatible mobile wallet |
| Begin | ✅ Supported | Cardano-compatible wallet |
| Gero | ✅ Supported | Cardano-compatible wallet |
| Typhon | ✅ Supported | Cardano-compatible wallet |
| Medusa | ✅ Supported | Cardano-compatible wallet |
| Lace | 🚧 Planned | Keystone support has been announced by Lace |
| Daedalus | 🚧 Planned | Keystone support has been announced by Se7en Labs |
Daedalus Wallet is transitioning from IOG to the specialist team at Se7en Labs.
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How to Purchase Keystone 3 Pro
Keystone 3 Pro can be purchased from the official Keystone store.
Cardano users can choose between the standard version and the Cardano limited-edition design.
Both versions offer the same features and performance and differ only in appearance.
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The official Keystone store may offer a 20% discount promotion for Ledger users.
You may be able to receive a discount code by sending proof of purchase of a Ledger product to support@keyst.one. Please check the official Keystone website for details.
- Discount: 20%
- Eligible users: Ledger users
- Proof of purchase is required
- Applies to purchases from the official Keystone store
⚠️ This promotion may be available for a limited time and may be changed or discontinued without notice.
Please check the official Keystone website for the latest information.
Standard Version
This is the standard version of Keystone 3 Pro.
- Price: USD 149 (approximately JPY 24,000 at the time of writing)
- Black
- Same features and performance as the Cardano limited-edition design
Cardano Co-Branded Version
This limited-edition model features a Cardano-themed design.
- Price: 199 USD (approximately 32,000 JPY at the time of writing)
- Cardano-themed design
- Same features and performance as the standard version
- Made to order, with an estimated production time of approximately two months
- Returns are not accepted once the order is placed
👉 Keystone 3 Pro Co-Branded Version / Cardano
Lace Co-Branded Version
This limited-edition model features a Lace-themed design.
- Price: 199 USD (approximately 32,000 JPY at the time of writing)
- Lace-themed design
- Same features and performance as the standard version
- Made to order, with an estimated production time of approximately two months
- Returns are not accepted once the order is placed
👉 Keystone 3 Pro Co-Branded Version / Lace
If you are not particular about the Cardano or Lace limited-edition designs, we recommend the standard version.
The limited-edition designs differ only in appearance and offer the same features and performance as the standard version.
Additional Option: Keystone Tablet Plus
If you prefer to store your recovery phrase on a durable metal plate rather than on paper, you may also want to consider the Keystone Tablet Plus.
Keystone Tablet Plus is a backup product designed to record and store your recovery phrase on a stainless steel plate.
It is resistant to damage from fire, water, corrosion, and other hazards, making it suitable for long-term storage.
If you want to store your recovery phrase more securely, we recommend using it together with Keystone 3 Pro.
Additional Option: Bundle Pack
Keystone also offers a Bundle Pack that includes Keystone 3 Pro, Keystone Tablet Plus, and other products.
It may be more cost-effective than purchasing the products individually, so consider checking it if you plan to purchase multiple products together.
Comparison with Other Hardware Wallets
At USD 149 at the time of writing, Keystone 3 Pro may initially seem expensive.
However, compared with newer hardware wallets such as Ledger Flex and Trezor Safe 7, it is approximately USD 100 less expensive while offering the following features:
- ✅ 100% air-gapped design (no USB or Bluetooth required for normal transaction signing)
- ✅ Large 4-inch touchscreen (high visibility and ease of use)
- ✅ Design combining multiple independent sources of randomness (enhances security when generating a recovery phrase)
- ✅ Fingerprint authentication (can be used to unlock the device and sign transactions)
- ✅ Manage up to three wallets on a single device
| Feature | Keystone 3 Pro | Ledger Flex | Trezor Safe 7 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price (at the time of writing) | USD 149 (approx. JPY 24,000) | USD 249 (approx. JPY 40,000) | USD 249 (approx. JPY 40,000) |
| Cardano support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Standard transaction signing | QR code (air-gapped) | USB-C, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth |
| Air-gapped (QR code signing) | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Touchscreen (screen size) | ✅ (4.0 inches) | ✅ (2.84 inches) | ✅ (2.5 inches) |
| Security chips | 3× Secure Elements | 1× Secure Element | 2× Secure Elements + MCU |
| Open-source firmware | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Fingerprint authentication | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Shamir Backup (distributed backup) | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Multiple seed management | ✅ (up to 3) | ❌ | ❌ |
※Prices and specifications are current as of the time of writing.