Aug 15, 2025 | Quai Friday – All About Cold Storage with Tangem Wallet | Quai Network X-Space AMA

In this episode of Quai Friday, the Quai Network team welcomes David from Tangem to discuss their groundbreaking new partnership. As Quai Network’s official hardware wallet provider, Tangem is bringing its next-generation cold storage technology to the Quai community.The panel dives deep into Tangem's secure, card-shaped hardware wallets that completely eliminate traditional seed phrase vulnerabilities. From extreme physical durability to seamless cross-chain swaps and dApp integration via WalletConnect, this episode is packed with essential security tips and an exclusive look into the future of Web3 self-custody.Key Highlights From This Episode:The Quai × Tangem Partnership: Tangem officially launches as the first-ever hardware wallet to support Quai Network, featuring a limited-edition, community-voted red design with only 500 units ever being minted.The Evolution of Cold Storage: Why Tangem represents the next step in hardware wallets by eliminating batteries, screens, charging cables, and complex setups in favor of a sleek, durable, Samsung-designed secure element microchip with NFC technology.The "No Seed Phrase" Paradigm: A deep dive into why eliminating visible seed phrases protects everyday users from social engineering, phishing, clipboard hacks, and physical exposure, while still offering advanced 12/24-word and passphrase backup options for technical users.Extreme Physical Durability: David shares his personal experience trying to destroy Tangem cards using 10-ton forklifts, drills, torches, freezers, and dry ice—proving the cards remain completely functional under extreme conditions and come with a 25-year warranty.Seamless Cross-Chain Swaps via Tangem Express: How Tangem allows direct, secure cross-chain trading (e.g., swapping Quai directly for Bitcoin or Solana-based USDT) right inside the open-source mobile app without funds ever leaving the safety of the wallet.Advanced OpSec & Burner Wallets: Expert security advice on utilizing affordable Tangem cards as "burner wallets" specifically for high-risk DeFi interactions, continuous airdrop farming, and dApp connections via WalletConnect, keeping main HODL bags completely isolated.Alpha Drops & Future Tech Roadmap: Exclusive discussions on upcoming Web3 wearable technology like the Tangem Ring (which will fully support Quai), and an early look at "Tangem Pay" a revolutionary direct partnership with Visa allowing users to spend crypto at payment terminals globally without a traditional middleman.Pre-Order Details: An overview of the ongoing pre-sale on the custom portal for the limited stock, with estimated delivery timelines set for late September 2025.For more technical updates, deep dives, and articles, check out Quai Magazine.Stay connected with Quai Network:Website: https://qu.ai/X (Twitter): https://x.com/QuaiNetworkStay connected with Quai Magazine:X (Twitter): https://x.com/QuaiMagazineTelegram: https://t.me/QuaiMagazineMedium: https://medium.com/@quaimagazine