On 2026-10-12, @kocabeyhakan quoted a @Trezor statement saying there are no confirmed cases of tampered Trezor devices bought from CryptoBilis or other resellers, and that an old case involved an unofficial reseller.
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@Trezor clarifies no confirmed tampered devices from reseller CryptoBilis, as hardware-wallet tampering fears sparked by a Ledger reseller incident dominate CT
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What happened
On 2026-10-12, @kocabeyhakan quoted a @Trezor statement that there are no confirmed cases of tampered Trezor devices bought from CryptoBilis or other resellers, and that an old Model T case involved an unofficial reseller; Trezor also stopped sales from CryptoBilis. That same day, @0xschnitzel, @ethandefi_, @korterkortmand, @0xdullie and @kais3rp posted about hardware-wallet security and Trezor alternatives while quoting warnings about a @Ledger incident in Southeast Asia. Promotions also spread: @jumperapp offered a free Trezor Model T for Jumper Pass Level 10 in Europe (excl. UK) and 40% off Trezor Keep Metal for Level 6+ (@ethandefi_, @0xdullie, @korterkortmand), and @anubis_crypto_ said the CoinGecko app offers free Trezor Model One and Model T for 300 candies, EU only.
Why it matters
Hardware-wallet trust is the backbone of self-custody, and this week the conversation shifted from a Ledger reseller tampering scare to Trezor's own clarifications and promotions. For crypto-native marketers, it is a case study in how a competitor's incident creates both defensive positioning and giveaway-driven acquisition moments.
Observed reaction
Mostly defensive and reassuring toward Trezor, with some skepticism about the volume of free-wallet promotions and one mocking post from @bitcoinbombadil about Trezor promoting ETH and stablecoins while not integrating Bitcoin on BLAKE2b. The underlying mood is heightened caution after the Ledger reseller incident.
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Where it started and who carried it
- First seen
- Oct 12, 00:56 UTC by @0xschnitzel
- Accounts
- 13 tracked · 3 elsewhere on X
- Communities
- eth defi (4), general ct (4), bitcoin (3), prediction mkts (2)
- Key accounts
- @0xschnitzel, @eskoropisov, @hodl_senpai, @halesfall, @ethandefi_
Explainability
Evidence register
@0xschnitzel posted a hardware-wallet weight list on 2026-10-12 while quoting a serious warning about a @Ledger incident in Southeast Asia.
[1]@ethandefi_ recommended buying hardware wallets only from official websites and using a multisig with a Ledger and a Trezor, quoting a thread about $80M+ losses from a Ledger drained-devices incident.
[1]@jumperapp offered a free @Trezor Model T for Jumper Pass Level 10, Europe only excl. UK, and 40% off Trezor Keep Metal for Level 6+.
[1]@0xdullie claimed a free Trezor Model T via @jumperapp and said they only paid €10 for shipping.
[1]@korterkortmand said Europeans at level 10+ on @jumperapp can claim a free Trezor, calling it a real perk amid 'the fuckery with Ledger this week.'
[1]@anubis_crypto_ said the @coingecko app offers a free Trezor Model One and Model T for 300 candies, EU only, and that they ordered both.
[1]@bitcoinbombadil mocked Trezor for promoting ETH and stablecoins while not integrating with Bitcoin on BLAKE2b.
[1]@kais3rp said any cold wallet can be tampered and the safest way is to order from the original manufacturer and not keep everything on a single wallet.
[1]@kg13445545 argued Trezor's case is ultrasonic-welded and open-source, contrasting it with Ledger devices that can be opened and closed without visible damage.
[1]Angles
- Trezor vs. Ledger reseller risk: break down what Trezor actually said about CryptoBilis and what buyers should verify before ordering.
- Free Trezor giveaway roundup: compare Jumper Pass (Level 10, EU excl. UK) vs CoinGecko candies (300, EU only) and flag the paid-promotion smell.
- Cold-wallet security checklist: multisig with two different hardware wallets, passphrase, official links only — using @ethandefi_'s thread as a template.
Formats in use
- quote-tweet
- screenshot of official statement
- list/thread
- promotional offer screenshot
- meme/clown emoji reaction
Risks
- Do not present the Ledger reseller incident as a confirmed global compromise of all hardware wallets; Trezor stated no confirmed tampered Trezor devices from CryptoBilis.
- The free Trezor offers from @jumperapp and CoinGecko may be paid or coordinated promotions; label them as promotional and avoid implying endorsement.
- Avoid financial advice or price predictions when discussing wallet security and fund protection.
- Unverified details about the Ledger incident ($80M losses, specific addresses) should be marked as unverified and attributed to the original poster.
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🚨 If you don’t want to open up your Ledger just yet, here’s a list of hardware wallets and their weights: ⚖️ Hardware Wallet Weights Ledger • Nano X – 34 g • Nano S Plus – 21 g • Flex – 58 g • Stax – 44 g • Nano Gen5 – 46 g Trezor • Safe 7 – 45 g • Safe 5 – 23 g • Safe 3 – 14Open on X →
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My advice for protecting yourself if you have a large amount of money in crypto: > Buy hardware wallets only from official websites > For your long-term holdings, consider setting up a multisig wallet with @safe requiring to sign txs from 2 different hardware wallets (e.g. a LeOpen on X →
Trezor will promote ETH & Stablecoins, but they won’t do anything to integrate with Bitcoin on BLAKE2b.🤡😅 ReTodded.Open on X →
Great opportunity below to get a free Trezor hardware wallet. Spreading your funds across multiple hardware wallets is a great idea IMO to eliminate another single point of failure.Open on X →
just claimed my free Trezor Model T thanks to @jumperapp only paid €10 for shipping, not a bad deal rightOpen on X →
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