Trezor bridge | Trezor Web Bridge (official)

Unlock the full potential of your Trezor hardware wallet with Trezor Bridge. Simplify crypto transactions and stay in control.

Trezor Bridge is compatible with a variety of operating systems, including:

  1. Windows: Trezor Bridge supports Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

  2. macOS: Trezor Bridge is compatible with macOS, allowing users on Apple Mac computers to utilize Trezor hardware wallets.

  3. Linux: Trezor Bridge offers support for various Linux distributions, enabling users on Linux-based systems to connect and interact with their Trezor devices.

Trezor Bridge serves several primary functions for Trezor users:

  1. Facilitating Communication: One of the main functions of Trezor Bridge is to facilitate communication between a Trezor hardware wallet and a computer. It acts as a bridge between the device and the web browser on the user's computer, enabling secure interaction between the two.

  2. Enabling Firmware Updates: Trezor Bridge provides a mechanism for updating the firmware of Trezor hardware wallets. Users can initiate firmware updates through the web-based interface, and Trezor Bridge handles the process of downloading and installing the latest firmware onto the device.

  3. API Proxy: Trezor Bridge acts as an API proxy, relaying commands and responses between the web browser and the Trezor device. It translates requests from the web browser into commands that the Trezor device can understand and executes them securely. Similarly, it translates responses from the Trezor device back into a format that the web browser can interpret and display to the user.

  4. Enhancing Security: By establishing a secure connection between the Trezor hardware wallet and the computer, Trezor Bridge helps ensure that sensitive data, such as private keys and transaction details, are transmitted securely between the device and the computer, protecting them from interception or manipulation by malicious actors.

Overall, Trezor Bridge plays a crucial role in enabling secure communication and interaction between Trezor hardware wallets and computers running various operating systems, enhancing the usability, functionality, and security of Trezor devices for cryptocurrency users.

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