Product Introduction

1. Burner Bitcoin is a hardware wallet designed to simplify self-custody and Bitcoin gifting through a user-friendly, web-based interface and NFC-enabled smartphone compatibility.
2. Its core value lies in eliminating technical barriers associated with traditional crypto wallets, enabling seamless Bitcoin storage, gifting, and transactions without requiring app installations or deep technical knowledge.

Main Features

1. Burner uses NFC technology and a web-based BurnerOS interface, allowing users to generate keys, sign transactions, and check balances directly via their smartphone’s browser without downloading apps.
2. The wallet integrates a secure element chip (common in high-end hardware wallets) that self-generates cryptographic keys using hardware-based randomness and user-provided entropy for enhanced security.
3. Future integration with Flexa will enable “Tap to Pay” functionality, permitting direct crypto payments to merchants without relying on traditional fiat payment systems.

Problems Solved

1. Burner addresses the complexity of self-custody and Bitcoin gifting by removing the need for seed phrase management, app installations, or technical onboarding for recipients.
2. It targets both beginners seeking a frictionless entry into Bitcoin ownership and experienced users looking for a portable, secure gifting solution.
3. Typical use cases include handing pre-loaded Burner cards to friends as gifts, securing Bitcoin offline without software dependencies, and enabling NFC-based transactions for everyday spending.

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike traditional hardware wallets, Burner requires no app or desktop software, relying entirely on web-based BurnerOS and NFC for interaction, making it instantly usable by recipients.
2. Its open-source libraries enable advanced users to interface with Burner offline via desktop PCs or NFC readers, ensuring compatibility with air-gapped security setups.
3. Competitive advantages include the Card Duplicator tool for backups, tamper-evident design to verify unused gifted cards, and resilience against backend service failures due to decentralized operation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How does Burner ensure security without a seed phrase? Burner uses a secure element chip to generate keys from hardware-based randomness and user-supplied entropy, with PIN protection for transactions and a permanent lock after 20 failed access attempts.
2. Can Burner be used offline? Yes, Burner supports offline use via open-source libraries compatible with desktop PCs, NFC readers, and command-line interfaces, enabling air-gapped transactions for maximum security.
3. How do I back up my Burner without a seed phrase? The Card Duplicator tool in BurnerOS allows users to clone one Burner to another, and recipients can verify whether a gifted card has been duplicated or used.
4. Does Burner support Lightning Network or other Bitcoin layers? No, Burner is a non-custodial Bitcoin-only product and does not support Lightning, Liquid, Runes, or Ordinals, focusing solely on base-layer Bitcoin transactions.
5. What happens if BurnerOS becomes unavailable? Users can still interact with Burner through its open-source libraries, ensuring functionality even if BurnerOS is discontinued or blocked in certain regions.