What cryptcon does

CryptCon GmbH is a German technical consulting firm founded in 2023 and headquartered in Kernen im Remstal in the Stuttgart metropolitan area, registered at Amtsgericht Stuttgart under HRB 792296. The company provides non-custodial Bitcoin and cryptocurrency services spanning four areas: setup and onboarding for private individuals, security and access-structure design (wallets, seed phrase backup, multi-person access), transaction and fraud analysis for suspected scams, and technical implementation for businesses — most notably BTCPay Server deployments for merchant Bitcoin and Lightning payment acceptance and Bitcoin node infrastructure. It explicitly does not provide financial advice, investment advice, or custody, with customer funds remaining under the customer's own control at all times.

The core technical stack consists of a self-operated BTCPay Server instance for Bitcoin on-chain and Lightning payment processing, supplemented by self-manufactured physical security hardware — the SW10001 stainless steel seed phrase plate set (€69, a 3-of-3 quorum design where any two plates recover a wallet) and the SW10003 portable aluminum engraving pen (€10.99) — both sold through a Shopware-powered online storefront at shop.crypt-con.de. Customer-facing service delivery runs through a German-and-English ticket system at support.crypt-con.de, plus direct WhatsApp, phone, and email channels that route inquiries to the three managing directors — Julian Schirm (CEO & Founder), Michael Passehl (CTO & Founder), and Monique Passehl (Managing Director).

The business model is dual-track: (1) professional services revenue from individually quoted consulting engagements with a free initial case assessment, sold and delivered founder-to-customer (sales-led, relationship-driven, no intermediary sales team); and (2) hardware product revenue from the e-commerce store at unit prices, shipped within 2–3 business days. The company is privately held, founder-owned, with no external funding, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity disclosed. It serves a mix of German individuals and SMBs across sectors (heating/sanitary, online retail, winery, animal-healing practice), with an explicit stated intent to expand into enterprise engagements. Customers highlighted on the site include Ogoniak GmbH & Co. KG, RYWD (rememberyouwilldie.de), Weingut Konzmann, and sole proprietor Ines S., among multiple individual testimonials.

Name

cryptcon

Legal name

CryptCon GmbH

Website

https://crypt-con.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CryptCon GmbH is a German technical consulting firm providing Bitcoin wallet setup, seed phrase security, BTCPay Server integration, and cryptocurrency fraud analysis to private individuals and small businesses, with supplemental revenue from self-manufactured steel seed-phrase backup hardware sold via its own online shop.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bitcoin Technical Consulting

NAICS

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities (522320)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Crypto Payment Gateways & Checkout APIs (FSADAIAA)

Keywords

• Bitcoin consulting
• Cryptocurrency security
• Wallet setup services
• BTCPay Server integration
• Crypto seed phrase backup

Headquarters

HQ city

Kernen im Remstal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Technical Consulting & Advisory Services: Customized consulting engagements for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption, wallet setup, security, infrastructure, and fraud analysis. Pricing based on individually agreed proposals; remote or on-site delivery.
2. Hardware Products (E-commerce): Sale of self-manufactured steel seed phrase storage plates and engraving tools through the company's own online shop. Products shipped within 2-3 business days after payment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CryptCon provides non-custodial technical consulting and advisory services for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption, covering wallet selection and setup, seed phrase backup, security architecture, BTCPay Server payment integration, Bitcoin node and Lightning infrastructure, and blockchain transaction analysis for fraud investigation. The company supplements these services with self-manufactured physical security hardware — stainless steel seed phrase backup plates and a portable engraving pen — sold directly through its own online shop.

Product overview

CryptCon GmbH is a German Bitcoin and cryptocurrency technical consulting company founded in 2023, offering advisory services for both individuals and businesses. The company provides a portfolio combining professional consulting services (wallet setup, security concepts, fraud analysis, BTCPay Server integration) with physical security products (Crypto Seed Phrase Steel Plates and Portable Engraving Pens sold through their Shopware-powered online store). Their service offerings are structured around four main areas: setup and onboarding, security and structure, analysis and assessment, and technical implementation. CryptCon explicitly does not offer financial advice, custody services, or execute transactions on behalf of clients. The company operates a support ticket system and maintains a Helpdesk portal alongside their e-commerce operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Technical Bitcoin & Crypto Consulting Project-based technical consulting and advisory engagements covering Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption, wallet setup, security concepts, node infrastructure, and payment integration for individuals and businesses. CryptCon explicitly does not provide financial advice, custody, or execute transactions on behalf of clients.
• Wallet Setup & Security Support Personal assistance with selecting and configuring Bitcoin wallets, creating seed phrase backups, and establishing secure storage solutions for private individuals and businesses.
• BTCPay Server Integration Setup and configuration of BTCPay Server for businesses to accept Bitcoin payments independently without third-party payment processors, including infrastructure setup, system integration, and ongoing support.
• Fraud & Scam Analysis Technical analysis service for suspected cryptocurrency fraud cases, including examination of wallet addresses, transaction tracing, platform evaluation, and communication analysis, producing a documented assessment for potential legal or police involvement.
• Crypto Seed Phrase Steel Plates (SW10001) Stainless steel plates for physically engraving and securing 24-word cryptocurrency seed phrases, sold as a set of three plates using a 2-of-3 redundancy scheme so that any two plates can recover the wallet while protecting against theft or loss of individual plates.
• Portable Engraving Pen (Tragbarer Gravurstift, SW10003) Aluminum-bodied engraving pen with diamond-coated tip and 12,000 RPM rotation speed for precise offline inscription of seed phrases onto metal plates, also usable on wood, glass, and other materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• CryptCon has processed multiple consulting engagements across private and business use cases, including BTCPay Server deployments for businesses enabling Bitcoin payments.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bitcoin BundesverbandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCryptCon is listed as a member/partner of the Bitcoin Bundesverband (Bitcoin Federal Association of Germany), a national advocacy and education body for Bitcoin in Germany.
• CointrackingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCointracking (cryptocurrency portfolio tracking and tax reporting tool) is listed as a partner, with CryptCon using an affiliate link (ref code C720675) for referral purposes.
• 3D Druck BraunbaldminorOthersListed as a partner with a logo displayed on CryptCon's website, likely a 3D printing service provider based in Germany.
• Weingut KonzmannminorGTM or Marketing PartnerA winery customer who also appears as a partner on CryptCon's website. CryptCon enabled Bitcoin and Lightning payments for the winery, and the business is featured as a case study and partner.
• VR-Bank Bayern MitteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on CryptCon's website. VR-Bank Bayern Mitte is a German cooperative bank (Volksbank/Raiffeisenbank) in Bavaria.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coincharge: German BTCPay Server hosting and integration specialist offering Bitcoin and Lightning payment infrastructure for merchants. Directly comparable to CryptCon's BTCPay Server integration service for SMBs in the DACH region.

Emerging players

• Shift Crypto (BitBox02): Swiss hardware wallet manufacturer and listed CryptCon partner. While not a direct competitor (CryptCon recommends BitBox02 to clients), it represents the most adjacent Bitcoin self-custody ecosystem player with overlapping end customers in the DACH region.
• Blocktrainer: German Bitcoin education platform with community, courses, and consulting services. Targets the same 'Bitcoin-neueinsteiger' SMB and individual customer segment that CryptCon serves, with overlapping value proposition of making Bitcoin accessible to non-technical users.
• Relai: Swiss Bitcoin-only buying app and consultancy adjacent to the European Bitcoin ecosystem. Targets similar individual and SMB Bitcoin adoption use cases as CryptCon, though with a self-serve mobile app rather than consulting-led model.
• Bittr: European Bitcoin-only buying service focused on recurring and one-off purchases. Targets a similar individual and SMB Bitcoin adoption use case but via automated recurring purchases rather than technical consulting.

Broad incumbents

• Nuri (formerly Bitwala): German crypto banking platform offering Bitcoin services integrated with traditional banking. Represents the incumbent competitive threat: as Nuri adds self-custody and payment-acceptance features, it could compress demand for CryptCon's bespoke integration services.
• BTC Direct: Dutch-headquartered European crypto broker serving retail and SMBs. Operates in the same European Bitcoin services space as CryptCon but at significantly larger scale and with a broader product portfolio.

Others

• Blockpit: Austrian crypto tax and portfolio tracking software provider. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor; both firms serve the same German/Austrian SMB Bitcoin-user segment with complementary services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cryptcon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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