What is Ledger Live?

Ledger Live is the official software application designed to work seamlessly with Ledger hardware wallets, such as the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X. It serves as a secure interface for managing your cryptocurrencies and digital assets while ensuring that your private keys remain protected on your Ledger device. Ledger Live is available as both a desktop and mobile application, making it accessible from anywhere while retaining the highest security standards in the industry.

With Ledger Live, you can buy, sell, exchange, and stake cryptocurrencies—all within a single unified platform. Unlike many third-party wallet applications, Ledger Live is developed in-house by Ledger, ensuring tight integration with their secure hardware and consistent, trustworthy user experience.

Core Features of Ledger Live

Ledger Live enables you to manage over 5,500 coins and tokens, including major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, Polkadot, and thousands of ERC-20 and BEP-20 tokens. Once your Ledger device is set up, Ledger Live becomes your command center for securely interacting with the blockchain. The software doesn’t store or access your private keys—those stay locked inside your Ledger hardware wallet, offline and protected at all times.

You can view real-time balances, monitor your portfolio’s performance, and explore market data within the app. Ledger Live supports multiple accounts, so you can organize your holdings by currency, use case, or even wallet type. It also provides powerful transaction history and filtering features that allow you to track and audit your crypto activity in detail.

Buy, Sell, and Swap Crypto Securely

One of Ledger Live’s standout features is its built-in integration with trusted service providers that allow you to buy, sell, and exchange crypto directly from the app. Partners like MoonPay, Coinify, and Changelly enable you to make purchases with fiat currencies such as USD, EUR, or GBP, with crypto sent directly to your hardware-secured account.

Swapping tokens, such as converting Ethereum to USDC or Bitcoin to Litecoin, can be done in-app with on-device confirmation. This means every transaction is signed and validated on your Ledger device before being broadcast to the blockchain, eliminating the risk of unauthorized or fraudulent activity.

Staking and Earning with Ledger Live

Ledger Live also supports staking for several proof-of-stake cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, Tezos, Solana, Polkadot, and more. Staking allows you to earn rewards by helping secure the network. Unlike custodial staking services, Ledger’s solution ensures that you maintain control of your private keys throughout the process. Your funds stay in your wallet while you earn passive income through the staking interface integrated into Ledger Live.

You can also claim and manage staking rewards from the same app without interacting with any external platforms. This unified experience keeps things simple, secure, and efficient.

NFT and DeFi Capabilities

Ledger Live has recently expanded into the NFT space, offering support for Ethereum and Polygon-based NFTs. You can view your NFT collection in Ledger Live, send NFTs, and verify transaction details on your Ledger device for added safety. As NFTs continue to grow in popularity, Ledger Live is actively evolving to support more chains and advanced NFT functionality.

Additionally, Ledger Live can be connected to Web3 apps via Ledger’s browser extension or WalletConnect. This gives you safe access to decentralized finance platforms like Uniswap, Aave, and Compound—letting you trade, lend, and farm while keeping your private keys securely offline.

Cross-Platform Convenience and Design

Ledger Live is designed with accessibility and usability in mind. The app is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. This cross-platform availability ensures a consistent and secure experience across desktop and mobile devices.

The interface is clean and modern, featuring intuitive navigation, light and dark modes, customizable dashboards, and multi-account support. Users can switch between apps like Buy, Swap, Earn, and Accounts without needing third-party wallets or exchanges.

Security and Updates

Ledger Live is frequently updated to add new features, improve user experience, and patch any security vulnerabilities. Updates can be performed from within the app, and Ledger publishes detailed changelogs for every release. Unlike some software wallets, Ledger Live is not open-source, but its infrastructure is regularly audited, and security is backed by Ledger’s globally trusted hardware architecture.

Every operation in Ledger Live—from installing coin apps to confirming transactions—requires approval on your Ledger device. This hardware-level confirmation ensures that no transaction can proceed without your consent.

Disclaimer

Ledger Live is an interface designed to interact with Ledger hardware wallets. It does not store or control your private keys, which remain securely offline in your Ledger device. Users are responsible for keeping their recovery phrase safe and private. Ledger cannot recover funds lost due to negligence, phishing scams, or improper handling of private credentials. Always verify URLs, avoid unofficial software, and ensure your recovery phrase is stored securely offline. Use Ledger Live only in conjunction with genuine Ledger hardware devices for full protection of your digital assets.