The Ledger Live application is the indispensable, all-in-one companion software for Ledger hardware wallets. It transcends the basic concept of a crypto wallet interface, offering a secure, comprehensive ecosystem for managing your digital assets. Designed for both novice crypto enthusiasts and seasoned investors, Ledger Live ensures that you retain **genuine, self-custody** of your Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, and over 5,500 other digital assets, all while providing a seamless, feature-rich user experience across desktop and mobile platforms. It is the secure gateway to the expansive world of Web3 and Decentralized Finance (DeFi).
Ledger Live's primary function is to serve as the secure bridge between your internet-connected device (mobile or desktop) and your offline Ledger hardware wallet (Nano S, Nano X, Stax, etc.). This architecture fundamentally separates your private keys from the online environment, mitigating the most significant risks associated with software wallets.
Every transaction initiated in Ledger Live must be physically verified and signed on your Ledger device. This is made possible by the **Secure Element (SE) chip**, a tamper-proof chip identical to those used in passports and credit cards. This chip securely stores your private keys offline.
Ledger Live is not just a viewing tool; it is a full-service platform that empowers users to transact, grow, and diversify their holdings without ever sacrificing security. It transforms the complex world of Web3 into an accessible, single-interface experience.
The application provides a holistic, 360-degree view of your entire crypto portfolio. Track balances, historical performance, and overall market trends in real-time. This centralized dashboard is essential for making informed, timely decisions about asset allocation and investment strategy.
Through seamlessly integrated, audited third-party providers, Ledger Live enables direct interaction with key crypto services, all secured by the offline transaction signing of your device.
The 'Discover' section within Ledger Live is your curated and secure portal to decentralized applications (dApps). Unlike connecting to dApps directly with a hot wallet, using Ledger Live ensures that every interaction—from minting an NFT to providing liquidity in DeFi—is protected by your hardware wallet.
Digital art and collectibles, including NFTs, are fully supported. Ledger Live allows you to safely receive, view, and organize your entire NFT collection, treating these unique digital assets with the same stringent security standards as your core crypto holdings. Your valuable digital art is protected from marketplace vulnerabilities and malicious smart contracts.
Access to DeFi applications for lending, borrowing, and yield farming is made significantly safer. The required contract interaction is subjected to the Clear Signing verification, ensuring that you fully understand the terms before your Ledger device signs the transaction, thereby safeguarding your assets against deceptive code.
The Ledger Live App is the definitive interface for modern digital asset self-custody. It brilliantly balances **uncompromising security**, facilitated by the offline hardware wallet, with **unparalleled usability** through its intuitive, feature-rich software. By centralizing management, transaction, diversification, and Web3 access into a single, secure application, Ledger Live empowers users worldwide to be their own bank—securely, efficiently, and with complete confidence.
Your private keys, your assets. Always verify the transaction details on your Ledger device's screen.