Open Application

Foundation Devices
Posted Jun 26, 2026
BuyPASSPORT PRIMEWhat is Passport Prime?SpecsWhat's Included?FAQsSHOPPassport PrimeConcierge ProAccessoriesEnterpriseBuildLearnAbout UsBlogSecurityEnvoy AppAmbassadorREADFoundation Raises $6.4M and Launches Passport Prime, the First Human Authority Hardware Device for the AI EraEnvoy version 2.2.14 is now available!KeyOS version 1.2.1 is now available!DevelopersApp ShowcaseOpen SourceFEATURED APP CONCEPTSOffline Cake WalletPassword ManagerNostr Event SignerWe buildHuman Authority HardwareWhy we existFoundation exists to preserve human authority in a world shaped by autonomous software, cloud platforms, and AI.We build secure, verifiable hardware and software that keep people in control of their keys, identity, assets, and high-stakes digital actions.Where we startedBitcoin is the hardest test of digital ownership.Real money. Irreversible transactions. Adversarial conditions. No room for blind trust.Passport proved that security, usability, and self-custody can belong together. Passport Prime takes that same foundation beyond Bitcoin, into a broader category: Human Authority Hardware.Human AuthorityThe most important digital actions should require a real person. We build hardware that keeps approval, signing, and authorization in your hands.Verifiable SecurityTrust should be earned through open systems, inspectable code, and clear security architecture, not vendor promises.Built to LastFoundation builds for long-term sovereignty: durable hardware, secure operating systems, and products designed to outlive short-term platform shifts.Foundation is built by people who believe the future needs humans in control.Not platforms. Not algorithms. People.Cofounder and CEO leading Foundation’s product vision, company strategy, and mission to build Human Authority Hardware.Zach HerbertCofounder & CEOCofounder and CTO leading hardware engineering and firmware architecture for Passport and next-generation Foundation devices.Ken CarpenterCofounder & CTOCofounder and VP of Operations overseeing supply chain, manufacturing, and operational infrastructure at Foundation.Jacob JohnstonCofounder & VP of OperationsPseudonymous Bitcoiner, privacy advocate, and educator helping Foundation customers navigate self-custody. Yes, Bitcoin QnA is the name on the card.Bitcoin QnAHead of Customer ExperienceHelp build the hardware and software that keep humans in control of their digital lives.We are building Human Authority Hardware: secure devices, operating systems, and developer tools for Bitcoin, identity, authentication, encrypted storage, and AI-era approvals.Open ApplicationWe are always looking for exceptional engineers, designers, and builders who want to help us build Human Authority Hardware. Tell us where you can make the biggest impact.Apply to this PositionBACKED BYGet in touchQuestions, partnerships, press, enterprise inquiries, or developer interest – send us a note and the right person at Foundation will follow up.Your Name *Email *Contact Category *CareersJob RoleOpen ApplicationResume & Other FilesCover Letter & Links *Do not include seed phrases, private keys, or wallet passwords.Submit

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