According to the press release of Sony Computer Science Labs, international tech giant had created a contactless cryptocurrency hardware wallet. The company hasn’t named its new product yet.
It was stated that the device utilizes IC smart card technology that is widely used in Japan to communicate with the bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The main advantage is that it removes the need to attach the wallet to a host device via USB which making the operations much more safer.
Sony has been experimenting with blockchain technology for several years, participated in many projects and even developed specific blockchain solutions. It is expected that the interest in blockchain for Sony will continue to grow in nearest future.
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