
Zengo review
Our Zengo review
Our opinion
Zengo takes a novel and exciting approach with its “Keyless Wallet.” The wallet focuses entirely on beginner-friendliness and usability. Common pain points like recovery phrases (seed phrases), backups, and verification processes are avoided through a hybrid solution: instead of a private key, two so-called “secret shares” are created. One remains on Zengo’s servers, and the other is stored on the user’s mobile device. Zengo cannot access these stored values but can still restore a backup if lost. Verification is done via biometric facial recognition. This solution represents a major leap forward in usability, making Zengo especially recommended for beginners. However, crypto purists who want full control over their private keys should opt for a different wallet. Otherwise, we recommend Zengo and align with the positive user reviews.
Review score
Pros and cons
What we like:
- Easy to use
- Great for beginners
- Buy & sell crypto
- Free
- Open source
- No hardware
What we don't like:
- No physical protection
User reviews of Zengo
App Store
around 300 ratings
4.7/5
Google Play Store
around 10,200 ratings
4.3/5
Trustpilot
around 1,100 ratings
4.2/5
What users say about Zengo
Who is Zengo best for?
Zengo is a good fit if you...
- are a beginner looking for an extremely easy-to-use crypto wallet
- want to avoid the hassle of managing seed phrases and private keys
- prefer secure login via biometric facial recognition
- want to buy, sell, and earn interest on crypto directly within the app
Zengo is probably not for you if you...
- insist on having full, sole control over your private keys
- prefer a hardware wallet for offline cold storage
- need a wallet available in German
Zengo preview
Zengo features
What is Zengo?
Zengo is a modern crypto wallet that stands out for its extremely simple operation and backup processes. It uses biometric facial recognition and a keyless wallet system, eliminating the need for recovery phrases and private keys, which offers significant usability advantages.
Wallet type
Price (hardware)
Supported assets
Privacy
Private key owner
Open source
Platforms |
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Buy & sell | Yes |
Staking | Yes |
Two-factor authentication | Yes |
Multi-signature | No |
Backup
Special features
- Lending (earn interest)
- Web3 connectivity via WalletConnect
- Keyless wallet system
The company behind Zengo
Zengo Ltd.
Software · Israel · Since 2018
