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Trezor Increases Passphrase Character Limit Following Coldcard Wallet Theft Reports

November 2, 2026, 10:46 AM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Trezor has raised its passphrase character limit to 128 characters, reportedly in response to theft incidents involving Coldcard hardware wallets. The move appears aimed at strengthening security for users who rely on passphrases to protect their cryptocurrency holdings.

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cointelegraph.com

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