What is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a lightweight background service that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and your web browser. It acts as a facilitator, allowing the Trezor Wallet interface to interact with your physical Trezor device without requiring browser extensions or additional drivers.
This essential software component runs silently in the background, automatically establishing a secure connection when you connect your Trezor device to your computer. It ensures that your cryptocurrency transactions and wallet management activities remain protected from potential online threats.
By providing a seamless connection between hardware and software, Trezor Bridge maintains the high security standards that Trezor is known for, while offering a user-friendly experience for managing your digital assets.
Key Features
- Automatic Connection: Automatically detects when your Trezor device is connected and establishes a secure communication channel.
- Enhanced Security: Maintains the security model of your Trezor device by ensuring all sensitive operations happen on the hardware wallet itself.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility: Works seamlessly with all major web browsers without requiring additional extensions.
- Background Operation: Runs quietly in the background without interrupting your workflow or requiring manual intervention.
- Regular Updates: Automatically receives security updates and feature improvements to maintain optimal performance.
- Privacy Focused: Does not collect personal data or transaction information, respecting your financial privacy.