Trezor Developer Portal

Overview of Trezor Devices

Trezor devices are hardware wallets that provide unparalleled security for your cryptocurrency assets. Unlike software wallets, Trezor ensures that your private keys never leave the device. This means that even if your computer is compromised, your crypto remains safe.

For developers, Trezor offers extensive integration possibilities, including the ability to manage wallets, verify transactions, and even build your own crypto applications using Trezor’s robust API.

Setting Up Your Trezor Device

Getting started with a Trezor device is straightforward. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Visit Trezor.io/start to download the latest Trezor Suite software.
2. Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable provided.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to initialize your device and generate your recovery seed.
4. Create a PIN to secure your device from unauthorized access.
5. Once setup is complete, your Trezor is ready to manage cryptocurrencies securely.

Tip:

Always write down your recovery seed on paper and store it securely. Never share it online or store it digitally.

Trezor Integrations for Developers

Trezor provides a versatile API that allows developers to integrate hardware wallet functionality into their applications. Some of the key features include:

• Accessing wallet addresses and public keys
• Signing transactions securely on the device
• Verifying digital signatures
• Supporting multiple cryptocurrencies and tokens
• Interfacing with third-party wallets and services

Using Trezor.js, developers can create web-based applications that communicate with Trezor devices. Here’s a simple example of connecting a Trezor device using JavaScript:

// Example: Connect to Trezor device
import TrezorConnect from 'trezor-connect';

TrezorConnect.getPublicKey({ path: "m/44'/0'/0'/0" })
  .then(response => {
    if(response.success) {
      console.log("Public Key:", response.payload.publicKey);
    } else {
      console.error("Error:", response.payload.error);
    }
  });
    

This allows developers to securely access wallet functionality without exposing private keys.

Additional Resources

For further development and learning, Trezor provides extensive resources: