Ledger® Live: Secure Access to Your Wallet

The All-in-One Command Center for Ledger Hardware Wallets

Ledger Live is the official desktop and mobile application that transforms your Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, Stax, or Flex into a complete crypto banking and DeFi platform. Launched in 2018 and continuously updated, it is now the only officially supported way to manage Ledger devices without relying on third-party wallets like MetaMask or MyEtherWallet (though those still work if you prefer).

As of December 2025, Ledger Live supports over 10,000 coins and tokens natively — Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polygon, BNB Chain, Tron, Cosmos ecosystem, Polkadot, XRP, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and virtually every major ERC-20, BEP-20, TRC-20, and SPL token — with staking, swapping, NFT management, and direct fiat on/off-ramps built right in.

Your Private Keys Never Leave the Device

Every transaction is signed inside the secure element (ST33K1M5 or newer BOLOS chip) of your Ledger. Ledger Live itself is “blind”: it can see balances and prepare transactions, but it cannot spend your funds without physical confirmation on the hardware wallet. This architecture survived the 2023–2024 “Ledger Connect Kit” supply-chain incident unscathed because the secure element itself was never compromised.

Key Features in 2025

Portfolio Overview & Analytics

  • Real-time portfolio value in 50+ fiat currencies

  • Profit & loss tracking with cost-basis calculation (FIFO, LIFO, HIFO)

  • Allocation pie charts and historical performance graphs

  • Tax-report export (CSV/PDF) compatible with Koinly, CoinTracker, and ZenLedger

Buy, Sell, Swap & Grow

  • MoonPay, Coinify, Ramp, Transak, and Sardine integrated for credit-card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and bank transfers

  • Instant, non-custodial swaps via Ledger Swap (powered by Changelly, Paraswap, and 1inch)

  • Native staking for 35+ networks including Ethereum (Lido, Rocket Pool, Kiln), Solana, Cosmos, Tezos, Polkadot, Tron, and Cardano — rewards paid directly to your device

NFT Gallery & Management

  • View and send OpenSea, Magic Eden, and Rarible NFTs directly from Ledger Live

  • Dedicated NFT tab with floor price and collection stats (powered by Ledger Market)

Ledger Recover (Optional Paid Service)

  • Device-independent seed backup encrypted and sharded across Ledger and Coincover (opt-in only, $9.99/month)

  • Still fully self-custodial unless you explicitly activate it

Mobile-First Experience

  • Full synchronization between desktop and Ledger Live mobile (iOS 16+ / Android 10+) via encrypted Bluetooth (Nano X/Stax/Flex) or USB-C

  • Mobile staking, swapping, and buying available even when away from your computer

Security Highlights (December 2025)

  • Secure Element certified CC EAL6+ (higher than most bank cards)

  • BOLOS operating system isolates each app; one compromised app cannot affect others

  • Firmware 100% verifiable via Ledger Live (green “Genuine” check)

  • Optional passphrase (25th word) for hidden wallets

  • Clear-signing on Stax’s E-Ink curved screen or Nano X’s larger OLED

  • FIDO2/U2F support for 2FA on Google, GitHub, etc.

New in 2025

  • Ledger Flex and Stax full integration with customizable lock-screen NFTs

  • Built-in Ledger Card (CL card) management — spend crypto anywhere Visa is accepted

  • Native support for Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes inscription sending/viewing

  • “Smart Transaction” simulation — see exact gas and slippage before confirming

  • Institutional-grade sub-accounts with spending limits (Ledger Enterprise users)

Desktop vs Mobile vs Web






VersionProsConsDesktopFastest, unlimited accountsRequires cable/BluetoothMobileTruly portable, Bluetooth Nano X/StaxSlightly slower on large portfoliosLedger Live Web (beta)No install neededLimited to basic send/receive


Getting Started (30 Seconds)

  1. Download from the only official source: https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live

  2. Install → open → connect your Ledger

  3. Enter PIN on device → allow Ledger Live

  4. Install apps (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.) via the Manager tab

  5. Create or import accounts

That’s it. No KYC, no email, no phone number required.

The Verdict

In 2025, Ledger Live is no longer just a wallet interface — it’s a complete, secure operating system for digital wealth. Whether you’re a long-term HODLer staking 100 ETH, a DeFi degen farming yields across ten chains, or someone who simply wants to buy Bitcoin with a credit card and sleep soundly, everything happens inside one app, protected by the world’s most battle-tested hardware.

Download Ledger Live today at ledger.com/ledger-live Your hardware wallet deserves the software it was built for.

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