G-Knot Unveils Biometric Hardware Crypto Wallet

G-Knot introduces a biometric hardware wallet, replacing passwords with finger vein scanning.

The G-Knot project has introduced a hardware wallet of the same name, replacing password entry with finger vein scanning. 

“Our mission is to provide the world’s most secure and convenient Web3 authentication ecosystem by replacing passwords and mnemonic phrases with finger vein, fingerprint, face, and iris recognition technologies,” the company stated.

The wallet itself resembles a small puck-shaped device with a touchscreen. It features a special compartment for biometric scanning. 

G-Knot supports most major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, ETH, SOL, BNB, and XRP.

According to the website, biometric data never leaves the device and is encrypted locally. Authentication is based on zero-knowledge proofs.

Unlocking the wallet with a finger takes less than a second. Users can register up to eight fingerprints with three graphic keys for each.

An AI-based engine called P2N2 ensures rapid multimodal recognition and adapts in real-time to potential threats.

“Only a real finger with blood can unlock your wallet, providing robust protection against spoofing and unauthorized access, and enhanced security compared to fingerprints or facial recognition. The mechanism achieves over 99% accuracy and adapts to any finger position,” the team clarified.

G-Knot has already released the first 10,000 devices, which are available for purchase at $299. 

As a bonus for ordering, wallet owners will receive 2,500 native GNOT tokens and priority access to future airdrops. 

Back in October, hardware device developer Ledger introduced a new multisignature feature. The community reacted negatively to the update due to its monetization model.