Ledger Academy: Why you should Choose Ledger Hardware Wallets
Self-custody is a daunting thought: it demands a careful union between ease of use and absolute security. Why choose Ledger? Because we have what you need! Read on for financial freedom.
When it comes to hardware wallets, it can be difficult to decide which is the right choice. but we are here to help. In this article, we outline the most important things to consider and show why accounting devices are the best solution.
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possess your private keys securely
When you own crypto, what you really own is a private key that gives you access to your coins. you should be the only one in control of this key, and you should keep it secure.
A ledger hardware wallet, combined with the live ledger app, is the best way to secure your crypto and nfts. Your hardware wallet keeps your private key protected at all times in a certified secure chip. no one can access except you. any transaction must be verified on the device’s trust screen and physically confirmed by you.
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your wallet also gives you the freedom to manage your crypto on your own. With the Ledger Live app, you can buy, trade, and grow your crypto securely, all in one app.
the brilliant association of these two elements gives you the satisfaction of being a real owner; In simple words, the ledger ecosystem allows you to be the only one in charge of your money.
ledger live app: one stop shop for crypto
Ledger hardware wallets come with the Ledger Live app. You can manage over 5,500 coins and tokens with the app, directly from your smartphone or desktop. giving you access to multiple different cryptographic services.
participate directly through the ledger validation node
staking is one of the most rewarding options in the defi space. Did you know that you can now bet directly from your wallet, via the ledger’s own validation node? so you can enter the rewarding world of gambling safely, through a platform you already know and trust. find out how to access the stake through the ledger validation node, right here.
get full control with your ledger hardware wallet
manage all your actions
You can see everything you do in the ledger live app on your ledger wallet screen. control what happens at any time and securely verify all transactions with 2 buttons, giving you complete security and peace of mind.
use over 50 supported wallets
For assets that are not supported by the ledger live app, you can simply use a supported third-party wallet to manage your crypto. find the list here.
access the infinite possibilities of defi
decentralized finance is the new generation of banking that removes greedy middlemen, and barriers to entry, for people like you and me. These financial apps are built using blockchain technology and require you to trade cryptocurrency to participate.
by protecting your private keys in ledger hardware wallets, you can directly interact with many of those defi services directly from the live ledger app, meaning you’ll enjoy the highest level of security, as well as of a clear signature for key transactions. as you explore the range of new options in this booming system.
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knowledge is power
To understand why you should protect your crypto, you need to understand exactly what crypto is and why you should own your private keys. Hear from our chief experience officer, ian rogers, and learn more about why you need a ledger.