Ledger.com/Start is Ledger's secure onboarding hub, directing you to verified Ledger Wallet downloads and model-specific guides. In 2025, with phishing sites mimicking Ledger to steal seeds and malware targeting setups, this portal includes authenticity checks and direct links to avoid fakes. Ledger's shift to calling devices "signers" reflects their role: not just storage, but secure transaction authorization with features like clear signing to combat blind-signing exploits.
Ledger supports over 15,000 assets across chains like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and emerging L2s. The Ledger Wallet app integrates buying, swapping, staking, and DeFi via WalletConnect—all while keys stay offline. Recent updates, including Transaction Check for scam alerts, make interactions safer than ever.
Self-custody means no third-party risk: unlike exchanges hit by billions in breaches this year, your keys remain isolated on certified secure elements.