The Ledger Company

A fast paced, growing company developing security and infrastructure solutions for cryptocurrencies as well as blockchain applications for individuals and companies, by leveraging a distinctive, proprietary technology.

History

Ledger was launched in 2014 by eight experts with complementary backgrounds in embedded security, cryptocurrencies and entrepreneurship, united around the idea of creating secure solutions for blockchain applications. They now have over 130 employees in Paris, Vierzon and San Francisco.

Unique technology

They developed a distinctive operating system (OS) called BOLOS, which they integrate either to a secure chip for the Ledger wallet line, or to a Hardware Security Module (HSM) for various enterprise solutions. So far, Ledger has been the only player in the market to provide this technology.

Mission

They aim at securing the new disruptive class of crypto assets: Financial assets like cryptocurrencies or Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), Data assets like sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices or machine to machine, and Digital identities like second factor authentication or passwordless login.

Entreprise solutions

They offer fully customizable infrastructure solutions safeguarding crypto assets for Banks, Hedge Funds and High Net Worth individuals. They also work together with big players in various industries on blockchain use cases.

Hardware crypto wallets

They designed multiple wallets:

• Ledger Nano S
• Ledger Nano X
• Ledger Blue

How to start using your Ledger device? Find this section on their official Ledger website.

Why you should choose Ledger hardware wallets

The highest security standards

• Ledger is the first and only certified hardware wallet on the market, certified for its security by ANSSI, the French cyber security agency.
• Ledger hardware wallets integrate a certified chip, designed to withstand sophisticated attacks, and capable of securely hosting cryptographic data such as private keys.
• Ledger wallets are the only hardware wallet to have their own custom OS (BOLOS) to protect the device against malicious attacks and isolate applications from each other.
• Genuine check developed by Ledger to assure your device integrity at all time: It is an authentication ensuring that your Ledger device has not been tampered with or compromised by a third party.

A wide range of crypto supported

• Ledger devices come with a free companion app, called Ledger Live. Check your real-time balance, send and receive 23 coins and ERC-20 tokens directly from your smartphone or desktop.
• For crypto not supported on Ledger Live, you can use one the compatible external wallets (50+) to manage your crypto.

Find the list of all supported crypto assets and compatible external wallets on Ledger official website.

Security made easy

2 buttons and 1 screen: All your actions are visible on the device’s screen: control what’s happening at any moment and securely verify any transaction. Control any action with the 2 buttons.

The most popular hardware wallets

• More than 1.5 Million units sold all over the world: Ledger is already trusted and loved by million of users, whether they are experts or beginners.
• Enjoy a multi-language support with 10 crypto-experts