2026-06-26 · tangem
Tangem published a June 25, 2026 guide showing how to use Tangem with MetaMask through WalletConnect while keeping keys on Tangem's hardware. The post is notable for cold-wallet education because it contrasts a browser hot wallet model with Tangem's EAL6+ secure element and physical card-tap signing flow.
Tangem explained how users can connect Tangem to MetaMask-compatible DeFi apps while keeping private keys on the Tangem card. The guide states that Tangem supports WalletConnect across Solana and more than 40 EVM-compatible networks.
Browser-based hot wallets expose users to malware, phishing, malicious approvals, and compromised devices. A single stolen seed phrase or private key can drain assets across every connected chain.
Tangem's model keeps the private key inside the secure element and requires a physical card tap for transactions, approvals, lending, swaps, and NFT purchases. That preserves DeFi access while moving the most sensitive signing material out of browser or device storage.
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