What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browser. Unlike browser extensions that have access to webpage content, Use Trezor Bridge operates independently as a local service on your computer.
Key Insight: Use Trezor Bridge establishes a direct, encrypted connection that never exposes your private keys to your computer or the internet, maintaining the core security principle of hardware wallets.
Unique Advantages
- Platform Agnostic: Use Trezor Bridge works seamlessly across different browsers without requiring separate extensions
- Reduced Attack Surface: Operating as a local service minimizes vulnerabilities compared to browser extensions
- Automatic Updates: Use Trezor Bridge silently updates itself to ensure you always have the latest security patches
- No Browser Permissions: Unlike extensions, it doesn't require access to your browsing data or website content
- Cross-Platform Compatibility: Use Trezor Bridge is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems
How It Works
When you connect your Trezor device and visit wallet.trezor.io, Use Trezor Bridge facilitates the communication through these steps:
- Detects your connected Trezor hardware wallet
- Establishes a secure local connection
- Relays encrypted messages between the device and browser
- Ensures private keys never leave your hardware wallet
Security Features
- Local-Only Operation: Use Trezor Bridge runs exclusively on your computer with no cloud dependencies
- Digital Signature Verification: All communications are cryptographically signed and verified
- Minimal System Footprint: Lightweight design reduces potential vulnerabilities
- Automatic Security Updates: Critical patches are delivered without user intervention
- No Network Exposure: Private keys remain isolated from internet-connected components