Hardware wallet

Ledger hardware wallet

Hardware wallets (Nano, Flex, Stax) from French company Ledger SAS, used with the Ledger Wallet app.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Ledger key facts

CategoryHardware wallet
Chains100+ chains via Ledger Wallet
PlatformsHardware, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
CustodySelf-custody
PricingLedger Flex: $249
CompanyLedger SAS
Chains100+ chains via Ledger Wallet
US availabilityYes
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What is Ledger?

Ledger is a hardware wallet maker (Ledger SAS) whose lineup includes the Nano, Flex and Stax, managed through the Ledger Wallet app. In July 2020 its e-commerce and marketing database was breached, exposing customer contact details. In July 2023 it described Ledger Recover, a cloud backup of the Secret Recovery Phrase.

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Ledger pros and cons

Pros
  • Ledger Wallet app covers 100+ chains
  • Ledger Wallet app source is public on GitHub (MIT)
  • Lineup runs from the Nano to the touchscreen Flex ($249) and Stax
Cons
  • July 2020 breach exposed customer contact details
  • Ledger Recover (2023) is a paid option that stores encrypted shards of the recovery phrase with outside companies
  • Device firmware is not published on GitHub the way the app is

Ledger FAQ

What is Ledger?

Ledger is a hardware wallet maker (Ledger SAS) whose lineup includes the Nano, Flex and Stax, managed through the Ledger Wallet app. In July 2020 its e-commerce and marketing database was breached, exposing customer contact details. In July 2023 it described Ledger Recover, a cloud backup of the Secret Recovery Phrase.

Which chains does Ledger support?

100+ chains via Ledger Wallet.

How much does Ledger cost?

Ledger Flex: $249, according to Ledger’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

Is Ledger available in the US?

Yes, according to Ledger’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).

Does Ledger hold my funds?

No. Ledger is self-custody: you keep your funds in your own wallet and sign each transaction.

Sources

  1. Ledger: official site
  2. Ledger Shop: Ledger Flex
  3. Ledger: Homepage
  4. US App Store listing

How this page works

Sources: Ledger: official site, Ledger Shop: Ledger Flex, Ledger: Homepage. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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