Company attributes
Other attributes
Ledger wallets are USB storage devices that hold multiple currencies offline. It stores your private keys on the device, making it difficult for online hackers to access your accounts. If the physical device is stolen, users rely on a 24-word backup recovery phrase to access stored cryptocurrencies.
Ledger's the smartest way to secure, buy, exchange
and grow your crypto assets.
-Trusted by 4 million customers
-Recommended by Forbes Techcrunch Bloomberg
Ledger SAS has been a pioneer at producing hardware cryptocurrency wallets.
They have also been the first startup company, that spread their hardware wallets across wide audience.
The first Ledger Nano (first series, non-S, non-X) was announced in 2014 and gained popularity due to its reliabilty, security (two-factor authentication) and relatively good usability.
Their current model line-up consists of 3 products: Nano S, Nano X and Nano S Plus.
Ledger Nano S, most popular hardware wallet around the globe, made its debut 20 June 2016 and holds that title ever since.
Q2 2019 saw the launch of the Ledger Nano X, more advanced version of the Nano S.
The key difference is memory size, the X model offers its' users a whole lot more space for applications (each new added blockchain requieres separate app). Other differences are minor and mainly come to a design.
The latest model is Ledger Nano S Plus, it was presented to public in Q1 2022. Being mid-range model, it offers very competitive price, that is closer to Nano S, while maintating lots of space for applications (almost the same as Nano X has).
Ledger wallets support a variety of blockchains, which is being updated regularly as blockchain technology steps its level up. Full list is available at the link below.
These hardware wallets considered to be the best solution for managing crypto assets portfolio and having the highest level of cybersecurity you can get nowadays: CC EAL5+ certified main chip, offline seed phrase creation.
