Ledger, a Bitcoin hardware wallet manufacturer, is one of the leading companies in digital currency security, providing trustworthy hardware for consumers and businesses.
Ledger is a smart card-based Bitcoin hardware wallet that provides the highest level of protection with both usability and controllability.
Ledger hardware wallet is a multi-functional wallet, a hardware device that securely stores private keys. When viewing wallets and sending transactions, the hardware wallet needs to be used in conjunction with a software wallet. It also supports secure storage of Bitcoin, Ethereum, platform tokens, Zcash, etc. Its project has been open sourced on Github. Based on its hardware device, you can use software wallets developed by Ledger or software wallets developed by other teams, that is, you can use Ledger with Ethereum web wallet MyEtherWallet or Parity wallet.
Cryptocurrency security, at your fingertips
Ledger is the simplest and safest way to protect cryptocurrency and digital assets, giving you peace of mind.
Never lose access to your wallet
Ensure your peace of mind with Ledger Recover. Recover access to your encrypted wallet in case your secret recovery phrase is lost, damaged, or you don’t have it with you.
Secure Element Chip
Your digital backup key is created inside this chip, completely protected from online threats.
Encryption
The backup key is encrypted inside the secure element chip of your Ledger device.
Split
The key is then split into three encrypted pieces inside the secure element chip.
Secure Distribution
Each piece is distributed over a secure encrypted channel.
Hardware Security Module (HSM)
Each piece is stored in three HSMs in three countries by three separate companies.
Two-factor authentication
Your identity must be verified online by two independent companies before access can be restored.
