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Security Score

64.1

dApp Permissions

28.6 / 35
  • Pass Confirmation for requests from WalletConnect
    9.0 / 9.0 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation for requests from WalletConnect before granting dApp access to specific RPC methods.

    • The wallet implements Wallet Connect and it requires user confirmation before processing each request to the following RPC endpoints: wallet_addEthereumChain, wallet_watchAsset, eth_decrypt, eth_getEncryptionPublicKey, eth_signTypedData*, personal_sign, eth_sendTransaction.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Pass User confirmation for requests from embedded browser
    7.9 / 7.9 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation before processing privileged RPC requests from embedded browsers.

    • The wallet has an embedded browser and requires user confirmation before processing each DApp request to the following RPC endpoints: wallet_addEthereumChain, wallet_watchAsset, eth_decrypt, eth_getEncryptionPublicKey, eth_signTypedData*, personal_sign, eth_sendTransaction.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Pass Wallet unlock before requests
    5.5 / 5.5 Expand details
    Description

    Requires users to unlock it before processing dApp requests when in a locked state.

    • The wallet implements Wallet Connect and it requires users to unlock it to process requests from dApps to the following RPC endpoints when in a locked state: wallet_addEthereumChain, wallet_watchAsset, eth_decrypt, eth_getEncryptionPublicKey, eth_signTypedData*, personal_sign, eth_sendTransaction.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Mismatching EIP-712 chainId detection
    0.0 / 3.5 Expand details
    Description

    Alerts users or rejects signing EIP-712 messages with a mismatched chain ID.

    • The wallet does not warn or refuses the user when attempting to sign an EIP-712 object with a chainId that does not match the currently active chain.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Pass eth_sign method disabled
    3.3 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Restricts the use of the deprecated and insecure eth_sign method by default.

    • The wallet does not support the eth_sign method.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Fail Mismatching SIWE domain detection
    0.0 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users when the domain in a Sign-In with Ethereum (EIP-4361) message does not match the requesting dApp's origin.

    • The wallet does not warn users of a domain or scheme mismatch when signing an EIP-4361 (Sign in With Ethereum - SIWE) message.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Pass Connected dApp management
    1.5 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to list and revoke connected dApps.

    • The wallet lists connected dApps and allows users to revoke access either individually or all at once.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Token approval management
    1.5 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to view and revoke token approvals.

    • The wallet offers the ability to list and revoke token approvals via in-app functionality.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots
  • Fail User confirmation before switching chains
    0.0 / 1.1 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation before switching the active chain.

    • The wallet does not prompt the user for confirmation when switching networks, and it does not provide a way to modify networks within the connection dialog.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots

Intent Verification

20.7 / 25
  • Pass Transaction simulation
    6.7 / 6.7 Expand details
    Description

    Previews the expected outcome by simulating the request execution on the blockchain before signing.

    • The wallet offers transaction simulation, clearly displaying all incoming and outgoing assets involved in the transaction.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots
  • Pass Clear token approval dialog
    6.7 / 6.7 Expand details
    Description

    Clearly displays all the key details for ERC-20 Approve requests.

    • The wallet displays the token, amount, effect and also the spender address during an approval transaction.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Clear message signing dialog
    3.8 / 3.8 Expand details
    Description

    Clearly displays all message signature request details without truncating or hiding information.

    • The wallet does not truncate large messages when signing a personal sign request and also displays the verifying contract of an EIP-712 object.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 4 screenshots
  • Pass EIP-712 message parsing
    2.4 / 2.4 Expand details
    Description

    Displays human-readable details for EIP-712 signature requests from well-known protocols.

    • The wallet parses EIP-712 objects for well-known contracts and protocols.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Invalid address checksum detection
    0.0 / 2.2 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users when they input addresses with invalid EIP-55 checksums.

    • The wallet does not warn users when entering addresses with invalid checksums, either manually or through a dApp.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots
  • Fail Mandatory message review
    0.0 / 2.1 Expand details
    Description

    Requires users to review all the details before signing a message.

    • The sign button is always enabled.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Links to blockchain explorers
    1.2 / 1.2 Expand details
    Description

    Consistently provides clickable links to block explorers for all key blockchain identifiers.

    • The wallet includes clickable links in both the transaction preview and the wallet history.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots

Physical Access

7.2 / 20
  • Pass Seed phrase access control
    5.4 / 5.4 Expand details
    Description

    Requires authentication to access seed phrases or private keys.

    • The wallet enforces authentication to display the mnemonics or private keys.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Fail Manual wallet lock
    0.0 / 3.9 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to lock it manually.

    • The wallet does not include a manual lock button; it only provides a sign-out option that functions as a wallet reset.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Automatic wallet lock
    0.0 / 3.9 Expand details
    Description

    Verifies wallet auto-locks on inactivity, device lock, or background.

    • The wallet includes an option to require unlocking when opening the app, but it is disabled by default. As a result, the wallet does not lock by default when the app is closed or remains in background execution for more than one minute. It supports biometric authentication.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Robust Authentication
    0.0 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Uses strong authentication, such as resistance to trivial or commonly-used passwords. Including biometrics and rate limiting in mobile.

    • The wallet allows easy-to-guess six-digit PINs such as 111111 and does not rate-limit login attempts after the fifth try.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Clipboard seed phrase leak prevention
    0.0 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

    Limits exposure of secrets by restricting or warning on copying seed phrases or taking screenshots.

    • The wallet limits the time secrets remain in the clipboard to one minute, but the functionality is not working for Android devices. It also prevents users from taking screenshots.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Seed phrase access warning
    1.8 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users of the risk before allowing access to seed phrases or private keys.

    • The wallet warns users about the risks associated with sharing or revealing mnemonics/private keys.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots

Threat Prevention

7.6 / 20
  • Fail Phishing dApp detection
    0.0 / 5.1 Expand details
    Description

    Prevents or alerts users about interactions with a known malicious URL.

    • The wallet does not alert the user about connections to known phishing dApps.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Malicious address detection
    5.1 / 5.1 Expand details
    Description

    Prevents or alerts users about interactions with a known malicious address.

    • The wallet successfully warns users when interacting with a known phishing address, such as the Tornado Cash attacker.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Trusted dApp detection
    0.0 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Informs users when interacting with a trusted dApp URL.

    • The wallet does not inform users when they are interacting with well-known, verified dApps.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Fail Unknown address detection
    0.0 / 2.8 Expand details
    Description

    Warns users when interacting with an unknown address.

    • The wallet does not warn users when they are not interacting with a previously known or trusted address.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Full dApp URL display
    1.5 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Clearly displays the full dApp URL in the connection prompt.

    • The wallet displays the dApp origin URL in full within the connection dialog.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Fail Malicious or spam token filtering
    0.0 / 1.3 Expand details
    Description

    Hides malicious tokens and NFTs by default.

    • The wallet does not filter out scam or spam NFTs.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass dApp access disclosure dialog
    1.0 / 1.0 Expand details
    Description

    Informs dApp access to balances, history, and signing requests on connection.

    • The wallet clearly informs users, within the connection dialog, that by connecting they are allowing the dApp to view their wallet balance and activity, as well as to request transaction approvals.

      — Verified by Sebastian Camia at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot

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