Trezor Bridge

Trezor Bridge is a background application that enables secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web browser. It allows web applications like Trezor Suite to interact with your Trezor device without requiring browser extensions. Trezor Bridge creates a local connection that facilitates encrypted data transfer between your device and supported web interfaces.

Yes, if you want to access your Trezor device through web interfaces like Trezor Suite, you need to install Trezor Bridge. It replaces the older Chrome extension method and provides better security and compatibility across different browsers. Without Trezor Bridge, web applications cannot communicate with your Trezor hardware wallet.

Trezor Bridge works with all major browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Brave. Once installed, it runs in the background and enables communication between your Trezor device and any supported web application. There's no need for browser-specific extensions.

Yes, Trezor Bridge is designed with security as a top priority. It creates an encrypted communication channel between your Trezor device and web browser, protecting against potential threats like malicious browser extensions. The application is open source, allowing security experts to audit the code, and it receives regular updates to address any potential vulnerabilities.

Trezor Bridge replaces the older Chrome extension method with a more secure and versatile approach. Unlike the Chrome extension, which only worked with Chrome, Trezor Bridge supports all major browsers. It also provides better security by running as a separate application rather than a browser extension, which reduces vulnerability to malicious extensions. Additionally, Trezor Bridge offers improved performance and reliability.