Ledger Live is the official cryptocurrency management application created to work with Ledger hardware wallets. It functions as a secure interface between you and your crypto assets, helping you manage, track, and grow your portfolio while keeping your private keys securely offline in the Ledger device. Ledger Live is available across multiple platforms, including desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux) and mobile (iOS and Android), enabling users to interact with their cryptocurrency holdings from virtually anywhere.
At its core, Ledger Live is a non‑custodial wallet interface designed to work alongside Ledger devices such as the Nano S Plus, Nano X, Ledger Stax, and others. “Non‑custodial” means that you retain full control of your private keys — the secret codes that control access to your crypto assets. These private keys never leave the secure hardware device; Ledger Live merely facilitates interaction with your accounts by preparing transactions and sending them to the Ledger device for physical confirmation. This security model protects your assets even if your computer or phone is compromised.
Using Ledger Live gives you the best of both worlds: the security of a hardware wallet and the convenience of a modern software interface. With Ledger Live, you can:
All of these actions are executed while keeping your private keys secure inside the Ledger device.
To use Ledger Live, you first need a compatible Ledger hardware wallet. After acquiring a Ledger device, the general setup flow involves:
Ledger Live’s onboarding is designed to help both beginners and experienced users avoid common security pitfalls by guiding them through each step with clear instructions.
Ledger Live supports more than 5,500 coins and tokens across multiple blockchains. You can see the real‑time value of your holdings, asset distribution, transaction history, and performance metrics all in one place. This unified dashboard simplifies portfolio tracking and helps you stay informed about market movements.
Ledger Live allows you to send and receive digital assets securely. Every outgoing transaction must be manually confirmed on your Ledger hardware device, which prevents unauthorized transfers — even if your computer or phone is compromised.
Through integrated third‑party partners like MoonPay, Changelly, and others, Ledger Live lets you buy crypto with fiat currency, swap one cryptocurrency for another, and in some regions sell crypto for fiat. These operations occur within the app but funds are always delivered directly to your Ledger wallet — keeping you in control.
Ledger Live supports staking for selected cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum, Tezos, Polkadot, Cosmos, and Solana. Staking enables you to earn passive income by participating in blockchain validation processes, and your rewards are tracked directly within Ledger Live.
Users can view and manage non‑fungible tokens (NFTs) on supported networks such as Ethereum and Polygon. Ledger Live provides a way to securely view and send NFTs while maintaining the protection provided by your Ledger device.
Ledger Live includes features that allow you to interact with DeFi applications and decentralized protocols through secure connections. This means you can lend, borrow, or provide liquidity while keeping your private keys secured by your Ledger device.
Ledger Live’s security is built around the principle that your private keys are never exposed to the internet. Some key security features include:
These measures collectively help protect your crypto assets against remote attacks, malware, and phishing.
Ledger Live is a powerful, secure, and user‑friendly application for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio. By combining advanced security with a wide range of features — from asset tracking and transactions to staking, swapping, and NFT management — it provides a comprehensive tool for anyone holding crypto with a Ledger hardware wallet. Ledger Live gives you full control over your digital assets while minimizing exposure to online threats and centralized intermediaries.
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