Introduction
Project Name: Cypherock X1 - Sia Network Integration
Name of the organization or individual submitting the proposal: Cypherock
Describe your project.
This project is the complete, native integration of the Sia network into the Cypherock X1 hardware wallet and our companion cySync desktop application.
Cypherock X1 is a market-ready hardware wallet that fundamentally improves on traditional self-custody by eliminating the single point of failure of a seed phrase. It uses a 2-of-5 Shamir’s Secret Sharing scheme to shard a user’s private key across one hardware device and four tamper-proof NFC cards. This provides unparalleled resilience against loss, theft, and damage.
The scope of this project is to deliver an end-to-end Sia hardware wallet solution:
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Firmware Integration: Implement Sia’s cryptographic primitives on the Cypherock X1’s secure element, enabling on-device key generation, address verification, and transaction signing.
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Software Integration: Add full Siacoin (SC) support to our cySync desktop application. This will provide users with a complete GUI for managing their Sia assets—checking balances, sending, and receiving—all from a single, official application.
This creates a unified, first-class user experience, a significant improvement over the current fragmented ecosystem where users of other hardware wallets (like Ledger) must rely on third-party web wallets (like Sia Central’s web wallet) for any interaction, as their native companion apps lack Sia support.
Who benefits from your project?
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Existing Sia Users (Hosts, Renters, Holders): Gain access to a next-generation security model to protect their SC holdings and operational keys without the single point of failure of a seed phrase.
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New Users to the Sia Ecosystem: Cypherock’s existing and future user base will have a seamless, one-click way to start using Sia, directly driving adoption for the network.
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The Sia Foundation and Ecosystem: The integration of a premium hardware wallet with a fully supported software suite enhances the perceived security and maturity of the Sia network, making it more attractive to developers, partners, and institutional users.
How does the project serve the Foundation’s mission of user-owned data?
The Foundation’s mission of user-owned data is fundamentally reliant on the user’s ability to securely control their private keys.
Our project directly strengthens this mission by providing the most resilient method for users to own and control their keys. By eliminating the single point of failure of a seed phrase, Cypherock makes user ownership of data on Sia radically more secure and resistant to both physical loss and remote attacks. A user can lose up to three of their five wallet components and still retain ownership of their data and assets. This level of security is essential for the long-term vision of a truly user-owned internet.
Are you a resident of any jurisdiction on that list? No
Will your payment bank account be located in any jurisdiction on that list? No
Grant Specifics
Amount of money requested and justification with a reasonable breakdown of expenses:
Total Amount Requested: 25,000 USD
Justification and Breakdown:
The requested funds will be allocated across four distinct, deliverable-based milestones. This lean budget covers the core engineering, testing, and project management resources required for a successful integration, demonstrating our commitment to delivering maximum value to the Sia ecosystem efficiently.
| Milestone | Description | Budget (USD) |
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| Milestone 1 | Research, Specification, and Scaffolding | $5,000 |
| Milestone 2 | Firmware Implementation (Core Cryptography) | $10,000 |
| Milestone 3 | Software (cySync) Integration & UI/UX | $6,000 |
| Milestone 4 | End-to-End Testing, Beta, and Public Launch | $4,000 |
| Total | $25,000 |
We estimate a total project duration of 3-4 months from grant approval. The milestones below detail the project’s progression and the specific deliverables the Grants Committee can use to evaluate our progress.
| Milestone | Estimated Timeline | Objective & Key Deliverables |
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| 1. Research & Scaffolding | Month 1 | Objective: Thoroughly documenting Sia’s technical requirements and building the foundational code structure. Deliverables: 1. Public Technical Specification Document. 2. Overview of Sia-specific code libraries. |
| 2. Firmware Implementation | Months 2 | Objective: Implement all Sia-related cryptographic operations within the Cypherock X1’s secure hardware. Deliverables: 1. Firmware build for Sia address generation. 2. Firmware build for Sia transaction signing. 3. Public video demonstration of the hardware. |
| 3. cySync Integration | Months 3 | Objective: Create a full-featured Sia wallet within our official companion application. Deliverables: 1. Beta version of cySync with Sia balance/history. 2. Functional “Send” and “Receive” flows with on-device verification. |
| 4. Testing & Launch | Months 3-4 | Objective: Ensure a bug-free, polished user experience and announce the integration to both communities. Deliverables: 1. Public release of firmware and software. 2. Joint announcement/blog post. 3. Official user guides and video tutorials. |
Potential risks that will affect the outcome of the project:
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Risk 1: Security vulnerabilities
- Mitigation: Peer-reviewed code, open-source audits
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Risk 2: Unexpected bugs or development hurdles
- Mitigation: Monthly agile development process
Development Information
Will all of your project’s code be open-source?
Yes, the Sia-specific integration libraries and the code will be open-source, in line with our existing project structure.
Links where code will be accessible for review.
- Code will be accessible in our public GitHub organization: Cypherock · GitHub
(Repository structure will be created and documented upon grant approval.)
Links
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Official Documentation: https://docs.cypherock.com/
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Reviews:
https://99bitcoins.com/bitcoin-wallet/hardware-wallets/cypherock-review/
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Do you agree to submit monthly progress reports?
Yes.
Contact info
Email: account@cypherock .com
Preferred chat: Telegram (@akshittaneja77)