Lédger® Hardware Wallet #1 Official Site
Lédger® Hardware Wallet #1 Official Site
A Lédger® Hardware Wallet is a physical device designed to protect cryptocurrency private keys and provide a secure way to approve transactions. Ledger says its hardware wallets keep private keys inside a Secure Element and require physical transaction approval, helping reduce exposure to online threats.
Ledger offers several devices, including Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus, Nano Gen5, Ledger Flex, and Ledger Stax. Features vary by model, including connectivity, display technology, battery support, and mobile compatibility.
The hardware wallet works alongside Ledger Wallet, formerly known as Ledger Live. The companion application is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android and provides an interface for managing supported crypto accounts.
During setup, users create a PIN and receive a Secret Recovery Phrase. This phrase is extremely important because it can restore wallet access. Never share your recovery phrase, PIN, or private keys with another person or enter them into a website or unofficial application.
Always download Ledger software from official Ledger resources and verify transaction details directly on your hardware device before approving them.