Cryptocurrency ownership comes with a crucial responsibility: safeguarding your digital assets. With growing threats of online scams, phishing, and hacking, using a secure wallet is more important than ever. That’s where Ledger Live, the official application from Ledger SAS, comes in—a robust platform that allows users to securely manage their crypto portfolio while maintaining full control of their private keys.
Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile app designed to interface with Ledger hardware wallets such as the Ledger Nano S, Nano X, and Ledger Stax. This powerful software provides a secure and user-friendly environment for managing crypto assets, staking, buying, swapping, and even viewing NFTs—all while keeping your private keys offline on your Ledger device.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced investor, Ledger Live makes it easy to track, organize, and grow your cryptocurrency holdings without compromising security.
With Ledger Live, you can monitor your portfolio in real time. The intuitive dashboard displays all your assets, including balances, price changes, and performance over time. You can manage thousands of cryptocurrencies, from popular tokens like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) to altcoins like Solana, Polkadot, and Chainlink.
Ledger Live integrates with trusted third-party providers (like MoonPay, Coinify, and Changelly) to allow seamless purchasing and swapping of crypto within the app. This means you can buy Bitcoin, swap Ethereum for USDT, or cash out to fiat—without exposing your private keys online.
Passive income is made possible through Ledger Live’s staking capabilities. You can stake supported coins (such as Tezos, Polkadot, Algorand, Cosmos, and Ethereum) and earn rewards over time. The process is simple, and the rewards are deposited directly into your wallet.
As NFTs continue to gain popularity, Ledger Live has adapted to support NFT storage and viewing. You can safely store Ethereum and Polygon-based NFTs on your hardware wallet while managing and viewing them inside Ledger Live.
Ledger Live now offers access to decentralized finance (DeFi) apps through Ledger’s Discover section. This allows you to interact with protocols like Compound, 1inch, Lido, and more—directly from the app while maintaining full custody of your assets.
Ledger Live is available for both desktop (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android), providing flexible access wherever you are. The mobile version pairs seamlessly with the Ledger Nano X or Ledger Stax via Bluetooth for on-the-go asset management.
The core of Ledger Live’s strength lies in its security-first approach. Unlike software wallets that store private keys on your computer or phone (which are vulnerable to malware and hacks), Ledger devices store your private keys offline in secure hardware chips. Ledger Live never exposes your keys to the internet, drastically reducing the risk of theft.
Other benefits include:
Ledger Live offers a powerful blend of security, functionality, and user experience for anyone serious about managing their crypto assets. It’s more than just a wallet—it’s a full ecosystem for secure financial self-sovereignty. Whether you’re holding Bitcoin for the long haul or actively staking and trading, Ledger Live makes it possible to do so safely and confidently.
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