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Security Score

67.1

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 through the embedded browser and requires user confirmation before processing each DApp request to the following RPC endpoints.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • 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 includes an embedded browser. It prompts users for confirmation before processing each DApp request.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • 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.

    • When in the locked state, users are required to unlock the wallet to process requests.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 refuse to sign EIP-712 messages when the chain ID doesn't match the currently active chain.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • 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 'eth_sign' method is disabled by default

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 doens't warn users of domain or scheme mismatches when signing an EIP-4361 message.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Connected dApp management
    1.5 / 1.5 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to list and revoke connected dApps.

    • It shows all connected DApps and also the chance to revoke access to them

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 clearly offers the ability to list and revoke token approvals.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Fail User confirmation before switching chains
    0.0 / 1.1 Expand details
    Description

    Requires user confirmation before switching the active chain.

    • It doesn´t require user confirmation before processing the method

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot

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 clearly displays the NFT received and the incomes and outcomes when contributing liquidity to a pool.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Clear token approval dialog
    6.7 / 6.7 Expand details
    Description

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

    • It includes token, effect, allowance, and contract spender address (0x11)

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 provides a clear method for users to check the data to be signed

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 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/protocols, like detailing Opensea Seaport listings, and ERC-20 Permits instead of plain JSON displays.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 alert users about requests containing addresses with invalid checksums. It automatically corrects these addresses to ensure valid checksums. When attempting to perform a transaction using the wallet with an address containing an invalid checksum, it is not possible to complete the transaction. After clicking the "Yes, looks good" button, a message appears stating that something went wrong.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 available from the start

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots
  • 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 the transaction history and during the process of sending a transaction.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots

Physical Access

9.0 / 20
  • Pass Seed phrase access control
    5.4 / 5.4 Expand details
    Description

    Requires authentication to access seed phrases or private keys.

    • After clicking the 'Recovery Phrase' or "Show private key" button, the wallet requires a password to display the mnemonics or private keys.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 3 screenshots
  • Fail Manual wallet lock
    0.0 / 3.9 Expand details
    Description

    Allows users to lock it manually.

    • The wallet lacks a manual lock feature. Instead, it offers a "Sign Out" button.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Fail Automatic wallet lock
    0.0 / 3.9 Expand details
    Description

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

    • Face ID authentication is required to authorize transactions when opening the app. However, the wallet does not lock when minimized, when the device is locked, or after a minute of inactivity. In the security settings, users can enable an option to lock the wallet when the app is closed.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • 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.

    • When you start the wallet, it asks you if you want to use Biometrics, if you want to use it, this will be mandatory to confirm a request and to unlock the app, the wallet doesn't allow you to enter the password. If you don't want to use biometrics, it asks you for an easy-to-guess password (12345678) that will only be mandatory to confirm a request and doesn't implement rate limiting.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Clipboard seed phrase leak prevention
    1.8 / 1.8 Expand details
    Description

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

    • The wallet warns when copying mnemonics to the clipboard. Copied data remains for one minute, which works well. It blocks screenshots without warning about their risks.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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.

    • When you see the secret phrase, it warns the user about the risks of sharing your mnemonics or private keys

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot

Threat Prevention

8.8 / 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 users about connections to known phishing dApps

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Pass Malicious address detection
    5.1 / 5.1 Expand details
    Description

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

    • The wallet prevents or alerts about interactions with known phishing or scam addresses. The wallet prevents or alerts about interactions with known phishing or scam addresses.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Fail Trusted dApp detection
    0.0 / 3.3 Expand details
    Description

    Informs users when interacting with a trusted dApp URL.

    • The wallet only displays a symbol, such as a logo, but does not indicate when users interact with authenticated URLs.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • 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 interact with an unknown or untrusted address.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira 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 the 'Connect' dialog.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot
  • Pass Malicious or spam token filtering
    1.3 / 1.3 Expand details
    Description

    Hides malicious tokens and NFTs by default.

    • The wallet hides spam or scam tokens and NFTs sent to the address.

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 2 screenshots
  • Pass dApp access disclosure dialog
    1.0 / 1.0 Expand details
    Description

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

    • The waller clearly informs users that by connecting they are allowing the DApp to view their wallet address and balance, as well as to request transaction approvals

      — Verified by Alejo Sequeira at Coinspect
    Evidence · 1 screenshot

This ranking is for informational purposes only. It should not be relied on to provide legal, tax, financial, investment, or other types of advice. Coinspect does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability, or validity of the information provided and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to reliance on errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such information.