Introduction & Vision

Ledger Live at a glance

Ledger Live is a unified app that combines hardware-grade security with an elegant portfolio manager. It empowers individuals and organisations to hold, manage, and grow digital assets while keeping private keys offline. Ledger Live is built to provide clarity, control, and confidence across hundreds of cryptocurrencies and tokens.

Why it matters

In a world of phishing and custodial risks, Ledger Live’s model places users in control of their keys while surfacing modern portfolio insights and DeFi access.

Security First

Hardware-backed keys

Secure Element & firmware

Private keys are generated and stored inside a certified secure element on a Ledger device. Ledger Live acts as a companion that signs transactions only when a user physically approves them on the device. This separation dramatically reduces the attack surface compared to hot wallets.

Recovery & backup

Recovery uses a mnemonic seed phrase. Ledger Live guides safe backup and recovery procedures, recommending offline storage approaches and passphrase best practices.

Portfolio Management

Real-time balances & analytics

Ledger Live aggregates balances across accounts and devices, presenting a single view of holdings, valuations, and historical performance. Users get charts, asset breakdowns, and performance metrics to make informed decisions without exposing keys.

Notifications

Price alerts, incoming transfers, and staking rewards can be tracked inside the app to keep users informed of important portfolio events.

Multi-Chain Support

Hundreds of assets

Ledger Live supports a wide range of networks and tokens, from major blockchains to emerging Layer-2 networks. Integration is continuously expanded to support new standards, NFTs, stablecoins, and tokens across ecosystems.

Plugin & app model

Ledger’s app system enables each coin’s logic to run in a sandboxed environment. This approach isolates protocols while keeping the core security model intact.

Transactions & UX

Simplified workflows

Sending and receiving crypto is streamlined: the app prepares a transaction, the user reviews on-screen details, then confirms securely on the Ledger device. Ledger Live validates addresses and warns about suspicious activity to reduce user error.

Advanced options

Advanced users can access custom fees, nonce control, and raw transaction previews while still benefiting from hardware confirmations.

DeFi & Staking Access

Secure DeFi interactions

Ledger Live connects users with vetted DeFi partners and dApps. Signatures remain hardware-protected, enabling safe interactions with lending, swaps, and yield opportunities. Native staking features make it simple to earn rewards while keeping keys offline.

Partner ecosystem

Ledger collaborates with bridges, exchanges, and custodial partners to widen utility without compromising the non-custodial model.

Privacy & Compliance

Transparent design

Ledger Live is built with privacy-by-design principles. It minimises data collection and offers clear privacy controls. At the same time, Ledger provides tools for institutional usage that support compliance needs without exposing private keys.

Auditability

Open processes, third-party audits, and published security reviews help organizations and users trust the platform’s integrity.

Enterprise Features

Team management & policies

Ledger Live can scale to organisations with role-based access, multi-approval workflows, and integration with custody services. Enterprises benefit from centralized reporting while maintaining hardware-level key protection for critical assets.

Onboarding & support

Dedicated support, provisioning workflows, and documentation help teams adopt Ledger Live quickly and securely.

Roadmap & Continuous Improvement

Frequent updates

Ledger Live evolves with the crypto landscape. Updates add protocol support, UI improvements, and security hardening. The product roadmap prioritises interoperability, user education, and a smoother cross-chain experience.

Community feedback

User input, bug bounties, and community contributions guide the prioritisation of features and ecosystem partnerships.

Get Started & Next Steps

How to adopt Ledger Live

Download Ledger Live, pair your Ledger hardware device, complete the guided setup, and review security recommendations. Begin by adding a single account and verifying a test transfer. Explore portfolio analytics and enable alerts to stay informed.

Resources

Visit official documentation and support for step-by-step guides. Consider institutional offerings for team custody or enhanced compliance needs.