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Trezor Bridge is a software application developed by SatoshiLabs that facilitates secure communication between your Trezor hardware wallet and web-based cryptocurrency wallets, applications, or services. It acts as a bridge, ensuring that sensitive operations like signing transactions are performed securely within the hardware wallet, preventing exposure of private keys to potentially compromised computer environments.The new Trezor Bridge, released in February 2018, is a complete rewrite of the application using more modern code, making it faster, more secure, and more reliable. This update is part of SatoshiLabs' transition away from Chrome apps, as Google is phasing out Chrome applications later in 20183.To use the new Trezor Bridge, follow these steps:
Visit the official Trezor website (https://trezor.io/) and download the latest version of the Trezor Suite application for your operating system.
Install the Trezor Suite application on your computer.
The Trezor Suite will prompt you to install the new Trezor Bridge.
Follow the instructions provided by the Trezor Bridge Installer to complete the installation process.
If you are currently using the Trezor Chrome extension or the old Trezor Bridge, you will need to update to the new Trezor Bridge to ensure compatibility with the latest version of the Trezor Wallet and other Trezor Connect apps.The new Trezor Bridge works with Google Chrome (and its various versions, such as Chromium) and Firefox. It is recommended to always use the latest version of the Trezor Bridge to avoid any issues while using it.In summary, the new Trezor Bridge is a crucial component for securely managing your cryptocurrency assets with your Trezor hardware wallet. By using the latest version of the Trezor Bridge and the Trezor Suite application, you can ensure optimal security and compatibility with the Trezor ecosystem.