Tangem - Ring - Size 10 - Black

I had no idea what ring size I was before coming in but the store had a sizing display set up which made things really easy. Once I figured out my size they didn't have it on the shelf so I asked an associate who went to the back and tracked one down for me. He then took me to a nearby checkout and we knocked out the whole transaction right there on the spot. Super smooth from start to finish and I feel good knowing exactly where I got my crypto wallet from. Been using the Tangem Ring for about a week now and I am genuinely impressed. For me the best unexpected benefit is that just having it on my finger keeps crypto top of mind throughout the day. I end up reading more, researching more and thinking about buying BTC more consistently than I ever did before. When I don't have a physical reminder like this I get pulled in a million different directions so it has been a surprisingly meaningful motivator. Solid product and a great in-store experience to go along with it.

I currently have a portable, hand held size crypto wallet that I typically forget about, and never have with me when I want it. For this reason I never gave it much thought, or considered wearable crypto storage as an option, but then I had one, and it's so convenient that I have changed my mind about needing one. This review is based on 1.5 weeks of wearing and paired with the iPhone app.  TL:DR - Tangem is solving a problem we didn't know we had, how to keep your crypto cold storage close, accessible, secure, and discreet. While I didn't need a wearable, it sure is convenient not to worry about where I store my wallet, or making sure to have it on me when I need it.  Pros: Zirconia ceramic ring means it's durable and scratch resistant Supports 50+ different cryptocurrencies, with easy to view app layout EAL6+ - formally verified and tested design No battery to charge Easy and intuitive setup Cons: The ring material is highly durable but will shatter under impact. I haven't yet damaged this ring, but I am careful at the gym and when doing chores not to hit it against brick or metal surfaces. In the box is the ring, 2 x NFC cards, and paperwork. Setup is straightforward, download the app and set up your wallet. Setup time from out of the box to up and running is under 5 minutes, which includes setting up both the ring and at least one backup card plus setting up an access code to prevent unintended access if someone found the card or ring. To use it you place your card or ring on the edge of your phone where the NFC reader is, like you would for a tap to pay transaction. Adding funds is standard, select receive in the wallet app, get the bitcoin address, and use that to send. Funds show up quickly (<10 min), pending sending location. You can add currency types to monitor as well as the different types of currency you hold. Ultimately, I let my teenager set this up as his first crypto wallet, he had no issues, and didn't need intervention, so I give it a solid 5 stars on ease of setup and use.  As for the design, the cards are similar to a bank card, without the raised numbers. They are sleek and standard size to fit in your wallet.  The ring is a quality and comfortable design, with a shiny almost metallic black look that is lightweight but super durable, see photo for comparison against the "shadow" color Oura ring.  The ring is just under 3mm at the thickest part with a 8mm wide band, weighing in at 5 grams, built from zirconia ceramic. This means it's comfortable to wear for long periods of time, and doesn't get heavy or hot, like some metals tend to do. I also really like the fact that it's discreet to use, so no one needs to know that my ring is a crypto wallet, I can open the app, hold the phone against my hand, and access my wallet without drawing attention due to having to connect to a physical wallet device.  A few other things to note, the EAL (evaluation assurance) rating is higher than what I've seen in prior years. When I purchased my first wallet in 2025, 5+ was the industry gold standard for high-end consumer wallets. Tangem is rated at a 6+ which means it provides a higher level of verification combined with independent security auditing to achieve this rating. What it means to you is that this rating indicates it was engineered and tested to withstand sophisticated attacks aimed at extracting your wallet info. The Tangem website compares this level of security criteria up there with biometric passports, sovereign IDs, and high-security military grade hardware. Second is that the key generation is completely inside the ring, so they are not shared with the mobile device, the Tangem app, or via internet during a NFC transaction tap. The only consideration you may have when choosing the Tangem ring over a different style wallet is the fact that you do not have a screen to independently verify the transaction, so if your mobile device has malware or experiences a targeted attack, what you see in the wallet app may not be actual. As a hobbyist, with less than 5 figures of crypto, I don't have any concerns about being targeted for malicious software schemes in my phone, but your mileage (and paranoia) may differ. Bottom line, do I need this ring as a crypto wallet... no, but do I really appreciate the style, convenience, and discreet accessibility to my wallet at any point, absolutely!

The Tangem ring and cards is very simply your access key via nfc to access your Tangem account/platform with your crypto and NFTs. It’s a secure way to keep your digital assets safe! I was impressed by how the ring look. This is my first black ring, which I was kind of skeptical about, but it honestly looks like a color scheme created by Apple. The black shine is just awesome. It feels like glass, looks amazing and yet feels very durable. It is made of Zirconia Ceramic which is durable and you can absolutely get this wet. The cards are also high quality and feel like they are made of metal but I’m not necessarily sure. Everything is rated to be scratch resistant, high durable, and made in Switzerland with the highest integrity along with the highest security measures from Kudelski Security and Riscure. On top of that the cards and ring have a 25 year warranty (I don’t think the warranty covers assets). The setup was pretty easy and took about 5-10 minutes at least before establishing bank accounts. The box and packaging is premium and quaint. Once you have the ring and two cards out, scan the provided QR code to download the Tangem app. Onboarding into Tangem was very easy, answer some very basic questions, and then begin connecting your hardware via nfc. I have a iPhone 17 pro so I had no trouble connecting and no one with an iPhone 6 or newer should have any difficulties. The longest part was pairing the ring and two cards to my account. I had to go through holding each the ring and two cards separately to the back of my phone for two rounds. I’m not quite sure why I had to do it twice but this was the setup. Once everything was linked your in! To add your credit, debit card or account select a crypto, click buy, then you get to choose who handles the transaction and rate. Once you select a rate then you use a third party like simplex to process the transaction. I noticed using simplex made things cheaper and requires a few minutes of your time. Your other option is Apple Pay which is instant but also at a higher cost rate for the transaction. You can also swap crypto for one currency to another…..pretty cool! I have not tried it yet but I have crypto on Sofi which I can transfer to Tangem….also pretty cool! Overall usage and thoughts for the future. The app is very clean and direct. I feel as though Tangem is trying to limit stress and make crypto trading simple and easy to do securely. The app focuses only on crypto and nfts so the stock market doesn’t interfere especially when it comes to the news section. I haven’t had the app long enough to determine how bias it is and if it even is. I would recommended the cards and ring to anyone looking for digital asset hardware.

I’ve been interested in cryptocurrency for a while now, but I haven’t ever invested in it heavily. I do have one small Bitcoin account through a different financial platform, but it was gifted to me and I’ve never really done much with it. That said, I love the idea of the Tangem Ring acting as your wallet. It seems much more convenient than carrying around a separate hardware device every time you need to access your crypto. Even though I’m not a crypto expert, I found the setup process surprisingly simple. After downloading the Tangem app, I paired the ring and the two included backup cards with my phone using NFC. The app walks you through each step, so it never felt overwhelming or overly technical. One thing I like about Tangem’s approach is that the ring isn’t trying to be another smart ring. It doesn’t have a battery that needs charging or features that you’ll probably never use. Its sole purpose is to securely authenticate access to your wallet, and I appreciate that simplicity. The ring is very well-built. The ceramic finish gives it a clean, premium look, and unless someone knew what it was, they’d probably assume it was just a stylish black ring. It’s lightweight, comfortable, and doesn’t really draw attention to itself. I like that it’s plain and there is no branding on it. As I mentioned, I had some bitcoin stored on a different exchange. In order to get it into the Tangem system, I had to basically transfer it over. That way, Tangem became my new wallet. The Tangem app is well designed. It’s clean, easy to navigate, and makes it simple to view your assets, receive cryptocurrency, or transfer funds when needed. I never felt like I was digging through complicated menus to find what I needed. Overall, I came away impressed with how approachable the Tangem Ring makes hardware wallet security. If you’ve been curious about moving your cryptocurrency off an exchange and into a wallet that you control, this feels like one of the easiest ways to get started. It combines strong security with a simple setup and a design that doesn’t feel intimidating, even for someone who is still fairly new to crypto.

There’s a saying in tech circles, “it’s not if, but when” tech will fail. Well cybersecurity, it’s not “if” you’re going to get hacked, but “when”…. I was late to the $BTC game and did not start accumulating little nuggets here and there until after the pandemic so my gains are quite modest. The amount total wouldn’t be worth the hacking effort in my situation, BUT there is a reassuring feeling getting digital assets off the cloud and physically into a tangible object , this case a slick looking metallic black ring (or a key cards) all of which access the same account and have access to the same assets. Setup was _mostly_ a breeze, convenient QR code to scan , download the Tangem app, scan the ring and then the 2 physical key cards. Simple eh? I had a bit of difficulty getting the ring to scan after initial wallet setup. The cards were fine but the NFC on the ring would not stay locked to my iPhone. They provide a slick looking 15-second blue timer so presumably reaching 1 should complete. I contacted support and they were quick and responsive and suggested I remove my iPhone 16 from the case so NFC has fewer barriers. So remove the case, and then alternate a combination of waving the phone NFC reader to the ring edge (on it’s side) and when counting down (tactical vibrations) if it stalls I found I had to quickly hover and wave and re-lock the signal to the ring to keep it going. My battery I felt was sufficiently charged, but I’d suggest to put a full 100% on it before to avoid the mild frustration I experienced. Once the ring was scanned, it asks to scan the primary and backup physical cards, very quick and convenient, and you’re all set up now. Transferring crypt assets into Tangem is pretty efficient, go to “Add Funds” , pick the crypto transfer network. *** NOTE : Bitcoin MUST go over BTC Net, Ethererium, DOGECOIN Network, XRP, etc, else caveat emptor, as outlined, picking the wrong network and the asset will be irrecoverable forever. You can either display the Receive QR code, or an encrypted looking address to deposit into from 3rd party platform. In my case I used RobinHood, some old $DODE coins worth very little now (75% down from a year ago, I’d rather have not looked ) . Please note if you’ve not enabled crypto transfers from your account , be prepared to upload drivers license pics and wait 5-10 minutes before the money finally dropped between Robinhood and this cool little Tangem Ring. p.s. Also I realized the ring or digital wallet itself does NOT contain the actual cryptocurrency asset, but instead just the private keys. Now to find vendors who accept crypto payments and test this ring, in a trusted environment where ApplePay is not available. PROS: +attractive +secure hardware +elegant cold storage +self-custody of assets +iCloud Backups are on their product roadmap +ring and each key card access same crypto vault CONS: -TOO MANY unnecessary NFC ring connections feels awkward -don’t wear on soapy fingers nor around water or the sink (close call) -onboarding process would have been great if not for my NFC pairing issue -this company might be early to the game, but they’re DEFINITELY on tract. CONCLUSION: more and more people are likely to gradually continue to invest individual (and institutional ) funds into crypt currencies. The default behavior is to inherently trust the service provider, be it Binqnce, Coin base, PayPal, Robinhood, SoFi, etc. More accounts and ever increasing valuation increases the motivation of hackers to continue to evolve, even if it means tricking AI to find undocumented exploits or the pending Quantum Computer implies there is a shelf life before most accounts will inevitably become compromised. Avoid that scenario, and move those assets to a cold hardware wallet. RECOMMEND : Buy