Overview

Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live) is Ledger’s official desktop & mobile app that pairs with Ledger hardware devices to provide a secure, user-friendly way to store, move and grow cryptocurrencies. It acts as the interface while your Ledger device (Nano models or Stax) keeps private keys isolated on a certified Secure Element. Trusted sources and official docs describe Ledger Wallet as the signing interface that defers cryptographic operations to the hardware device for safer transaction signing.

Core Functionality

Account management
Add accounts for BTC, ETH, SOL, and thousands of tokens; view balances and on-chain history.
On-device signing
All transactions are signed on your Ledger device; private keys never leave the Secure Element.
Buy & Sell
Integrated fiat on-ramps through trusted partners to buy crypto directly in the app.
Swap & Compare
Compare swap providers and execute trades from inside the app without exposing keys.
Staking & Earn
Stake supported assets with Ledger’s partner services to earn rewards while retaining custody.
dApp & Web3 access
Securely connect to dApps; sign messages and transactions using your hardware device.

Security & Best Practices

Ledger separates the UI (Ledger Wallet) from the signing device: the Ledger device contains a certified Secure Element that stores private keys and signs transactions on-device. Never share your 24-word recovery phrase, and always download Ledger Wallet only from the official Ledger website or official app stores to avoid counterfeit apps or malware. These steps greatly reduce phishing and remote-theft risks.

Why choose Ledger Wallet?

  1. True custody: You control the private keys stored in hardware.
  2. Comprehensive tools: Buy, swap, stake and track — all in one app.
  3. Transparency: Ledger documents architecture and developer APIs for integrations.

Note: Ledger integrates multiple third-party providers to offer buy and swap services — Ledger remains the secure signer while providers execute liquidity and pricing functions.