Ledger undergoes a transformation with Ledger Wallet and unveils its new flagship product: the Ledger Nano Gen5.
Ledger transitions into the era of ‘signers’
Ledger no longer refers to ‘hardware wallets’ but ‘signers.’ The concept is simple yet powerful: your devices are not vaults, they are tools of intention verification. You display, verify, then sign. That’s it. This shift comes with a revamp of the companion app: Ledger Live becomes Ledger Wallet, an all-in-one hub for buying, selling, exchanging, staking, receiving, and paying in crypto, with enhanced DeFi connectivity.
The Ledger Nano Gen5: the new standard of modern self-custody
The Ledger Nano Gen5 is not just an update, it is the new benchmark for securing your crypto without compromising on comfort, design, and security. Its E Ink touch screen completely transforms the experience: seamless navigation, perfect readability, intuitive transaction validation. No more dual buttons, delays, or complex menus: everything is done at your fingertips, seamlessly. The goal is to provide the modern Stax experience, without the premium price, at only 179 €.
Under the hood of Nano Gen5, Ledger stays true to its DNA with the Secure Element ST33 chip certified CC EAL6+, the same level of security found in biometric passports. Every transaction is isolated by the BOLOS system, ensuring that your private keys never leave the device. You literally see what you sign.
In terms of functionality, Nano Gen5 ticks all the boxes: USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2, built-in NFC, full compatibility with Ledger Wallet, and support for over 15,000 cryptos and NFTs. You can manage, stake, exchange, and verify your assets from your mobile or computer without ever exposing your keys.
Its sleek and customizable design adds an unexpected touch: magnetic badges signed by Susan Kare, making your device a unique item. And at 179 €, it simply offers the best security-price ratio on the market.
In essence: the Nano Gen5 is the natural successor to the Nano X, designed for the Web3 generation, tactile, mobile, secure, and ready for the future of self-custody.
End-to-end security: Clear Signing + Transaction Check
The promise remains unchanged and enhanced: What You See Is What You Sign. Transactions are clearly displayed on the screen before approval. As a new feature in the app, Transaction Check analyzes Ethereum transactions beforehand and highlights potential risks. Less surprises, more peace of mind. All under BOLOS, Ledger’s proprietary OS, which isolates each application and reduces the attack surface.
Ledger Wallet: dApp, cash-to-stablecoins, rewards
Ledger Live becomes Ledger Wallet and evolves into a true Web3 gateway. Simplified dApp connection, cash-to-stablecoins path to convert euros into USDC from a bank account, and Rewards distributed by foundations/partners directly in the app. A clear logic: manage everything from a secure dashboard, without frictions and unnecessary intermediaries.
Recovery Key and Security Key: local operational continuity
Ledger also enhances public opsec. Recovery Key becomes the PIN-protected physical key to restore a wallet with peace of mind, in addition to the 24-word seed that remains the cornerstone of self-custody. Security Key turns the signer into an authentication factor (passkeys, 2FA/MFA) to secure online connections and identities. One hardware component, multiple layers of trust.
Receive a free Recovery Key with every purchase of a Ledger Stax, Flex, or Gen5:
Customization: Susan Kare badges, expression, and spotting
Because a daily tool should also be enjoyable to use, Ledger introduces magnetic badges signed by Susan Kare (a design pioneer at Apple). Packs of 3 badges for 19.90 €, useful for quickly identifying your device… and adding a bit of style to a very technical world.
Key takeaways for crypto and Web3 users
Nano Gen5 for daily use (touch, mobile, NFC), Ledger Wallet as a multi-chain cockpit (buying, swapping, staking, dApps), Transaction Check for trap prevention, Recovery Key/Security Key for continuity and identity. A clear triad: see, understand, sign. With a pricing positioning aiming wide and a security framework that remains Ledger’s hallmark.
