Trove is a sophisticated digital cryptocurrency wallet designed by Benjamin Hubert and his design agency Layer in collaboration with fintech start-up Trove. The storage prototype consists of three physical parts – Coin, Keep and Safe – and the Trove app. The Trove system offers a reliable way to securely store and manage cryptocurrencies.
This digital wallet for cryptocurrency looks very elegant
Trove Coin is a 20mm diameter flat coin and comes with a silver anodized or silver anodized finishblack porous aluminumoffered. Like a regular wallet, Trove offers the ability to store currencies for daily payment transactions. The cryptocurrency is stored offline, making it less vulnerable to hacker attacks.
The coin is unlocked by pressing a finger on the front and uses the so-called ECG signature - a biometric verification method that recognizes the owner's individual electrocardiogram. This activates the Bluetooth connection with the user's smartphone, allowing access to the wallet. Unlike other digital wallets that rely on complex password systems, it is theoretically impossible to lose or forget your coin authentication.
The coin is stored in “Keep,” a container made of volcanic rock and polycarbonate. It is powered via a USB-C port and charges the “coin” inductively.
Wear anywhere as a fashion accessory
The Trove digital wallet is designed to suit the user's personal style. The coin attaches magnetically to three different accessories - a bracelet, a necklace or a brooch. The user has the option to display the coin as a fashion accessory or wear it more discreetly.
The Trove bracelet is an adjustable textile strap with a container onto which the “coin” is magnetically placed.
The Trove necklace is a unisex cord necklace with an adjustable metal loop and a minimalist-looking pendant to which the coin is magnetically attached. The necklace can be turned over to hide the coin. Interchangeable medallion containers made of terrazzo, acrylic or ceramic are also offered.
The Trove clip is a simple magnetic holder that turns the coin itself into a brooch.
The Trove coin connects to Safe, a personal digital database also protected by an ECG signature. While “Coin” stores cryptocurrency for everyday use, “Safe” stores it in a decentralized manner at home. The device looks like a wall tile and is easy to install like any other wall tile, keeping it hidden. Just like “Coin”, “Safe” is an offline cryptocurrency storage that only goes online when it biometrically recognizes its user. This way it is protected from hackers and password loss.
The Trove app makes interacting with cryptocurrencies easier and more accessible. The simple yet attractive app design uses clear text and graphic elements as well as soft pastel colors.
The Trove app acts as a digital wallet and makes trading or paying with cryptocurrencies easier. Users can track spending, the value of the currency over time, as well as compare the different cryptocurrencies, for example Bitcoin vs Ethereum. There is also a tracking feature that allows the user to know the exact location of their coin at any time.
* A project byLAYER Design
