Ledger Live | Secure Crypto Wallet & Portfolio Manager

Overview

Ledger Live is a desktop and mobile application that lets users manage cryptocurrency assets securely with hardware wallet integration. It combines transaction management, portfolio tracking, staking, and application-level security controls.

Why Hardware Wallets?

Security-first design

Hardware wallets isolate private keys from internet-connected devices, reducing attack surface. Ledger uses secure elements and firmware verification to protect keys and sign transactions offline.

Ledger Live Core Features

• Portfolio Overview

  Real-time balances, multi-asset support, and historical performance charts.

• Transactions

  Send, receive, and manage transactions with clear confirmations.

• App Catalog

  Install supported crypto apps to your Ledger device via Ledger Live.

Onboarding & Ease of Use

Step-by-step setup

Ledger Live walks users through device pairing, PIN setup, and recovery phrase creation—clear guidance reduces user error during initial setup.

Built-in Portfolio Management

Tracking & Insights

Ledger Live aggregates balances across accounts and devices, shows gains/losses, and provides transaction history, enabling informed decisions without exposing private keys.

Staking & Ecosystem

Earn from holdings

Ledger Live supports staking for select assets directly in the app—users can delegate without giving up custody of private keys. This expands utility while retaining security guarantees.

Privacy & Trust

Data minimization

Ledger Live emphasizes user privacy: limited telemetry, local-first data storage, and u