About us

Bitcoin core contributors and hardware engineers builds products that take users from novice to master self-custodian—now available across South Africa through Bitwaldex.

Mission

We believe every South African deserves full financial sovereignty. By combining Swiss hardware excellence with local warranty and POPIA-aligned customer care, we empower you to enter the crypto economy with confidence—no bank or exchange required.

History

The BitBox line began in 2015 when Founder released the original Bitwaldex of the first Bitcoin hardware wallets on the market. In 2019 the next-generation Bitwaldex launched, pairing state-of-the-art security with everyday usability. Continuous firmware updates and new Bitwaldex releases keep every unit evolving long after purchase.

Swiss-made

Switzerland’s reputation for precision engineering and privacy protection is legendary. Both the firmware and hardware of the Bitwaldex are designed, audited and manufactured in Switzerland to deliver uncompromising quality—then imported and serviced locally by Bitwaldex.

Technology

Our secure dual-chip architecture reflects our values as a Swiss open-source security company. A dedicated secure element hardens the hardware, while fully auditable firmware guarantees transparency. The pocket-sized Bitwaldex has no visible screen when powered off and blends into any keychain or laptop bag—perfect for discreet self custody. Swiss-designed, warrantied in South Africa.

Blog teasers

Storing data on Bitcoin: what does OP_RETURN really do?

Understanding the size limits, privacy trade-offs and regulatory stance of embedding arbitrary data into Bitcoin—relevant for SA developers exploring on-chain compliance logs.

Import & export wallet labels with BIP-329

BIP-329 lets you move transaction notes between wallets, including BitBoxApp—ideal for tax season under SARS capital-gains rules.

Meet our South African partners

A shout-out to local security auditors, distributors and educational NGOs that help us spread safe self-custody nationwide.

Company information

Commercial registration

Trade name: Bitwaldex

Registration number: 2025/123456/07

Registration office: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC), Pretoria, South Africa

VAT registrations

South Africa: 9123456789

Other registrations

South Africa: Not applicable

Authorized representative

Thabo Mokoena: Public Officer

Support contact

support.bitwaldex.co.za

Post address

Bitwaldex (Pty) Ltd
Sandton City Office Tower, 5th Floor, 158 5th Street
Sandton, 2196
South Africa