**Ledger Live** is the definitive desktop and mobile application that seamlessly connects you to the entire Web3 ecosystem, powered by the industry-leading **Ledger Nano hardware wallet**. Achieve **maximum security**, granular control, and sophisticated **digital asset** management from a single, trusted interface.
The **Secure Element**: Hardware Isolation and Certification
CC EAL5+
Certified Protection Standard
The core differentiator of the **Ledger Nano hardware wallet** is the use of a certified **Secure Element** chip (e.g., CC EAL5+). This is the same technology utilized in high-security applications like passports and credit cards. Crucially, Ledger is the only major hardware wallet provider to rely on this certification. This independent, government-grade certification validates that the chip's operating system is resistant to advanced intrusion attacks, providing an **enterprise-grade safety** standard that is non-negotiable for serious **crypto investors**.
Impenetrable Key Isolation
Within the **Secure Element**, your private keys are generated and stored in a completely isolated environment. They are never exposed to the internet, your operating system, or the **Ledger Live** application itself. When you use Ledger Live to initiate a transaction, the transaction data is sent to the Ledger Nano device, where the **transaction signing** takes place *inside the certified chip*. Only the digitally signed, uncompromised transaction is returned to Ledger Live for broadcast to the network. This fundamental security architecture is what allows Ledger to deliver true, institutional-level **crypto safety**.
Proprietary BOLOS Operating System
The **Secure Element** runs a custom operating system, **BOLOS** (Blockchain Open Ledger Operating System). BOLOS is designed to operate exclusively within the Secure Element’s walls, restricting third-party applications and ensuring that every application is strictly partitioned. This secure architecture prevents one compromised application from influencing another or gaining access to your secret seed. This level of compartmentalization and verifiable operating system integrity is another pillar of Ledger's **enterprise-grade safety** and is crucial for securing a diverse portfolio of **digital assets**.
Why Hardware Certification Matters to the Investor
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency, the weakest link is almost always the user's local environment—the PC or mobile device. A standard microcontroller, used by some competitors, does not offer the same certified resistance to fault injection, side-channel analysis, and malware attacks as a **Secure Element**. For serious **crypto investors**, the CC EAL5+ certification provides a quantifiable measure of resistance, meaning your **digital assets** are guarded by silicon that has passed rigorous government and industry security testing. **Ledger Live** acts as the trusted window to your assets, but the **Ledger Nano** device provides the impenetrable vault. This commitment to auditable, high-grade hardware is the definition of **enterprise-grade safety** in the consumer market, ensuring your private keys remain secrets, even in the face of sophisticated threats. Ledger ensures that **wallet management** is not just convenient, but mathematically secure.
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**Ledger Live**: Manage, Grow, and Interact with Web3
**Ledger Live** transforms your Ledger Nano from a simple storage device into a fully operational financial hub. It’s a beautifully designed, all-in-one platform for managing over 5,000 different **digital assets**. The application handles everything from real-time portfolio tracking and seamless transactions to integrating directly with Decentralized Finance (DeFi) applications and generating passive income through staking. Crucially, Ledger Live is designed so that your keys *never* leave your hardware. All confirmation and **transaction signing** prompts are displayed on and validated by your **Ledger Nano hardware wallet**, ensuring that your **enterprise-grade safety** is maintained while you explore the full potential of Web3.
Unified Portfolio and Multi-Coin Support
Ledger Live provides a crystal-clear, real-time view of your entire portfolio, consolidating all your assets across supported blockchains. The application allows for easy installation and management of coin apps directly onto your Ledger Nano device, simplifying **wallet management** for thousands of tokens and coins, including major players like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. The comprehensive dashboard is essential for the busy **crypto investor** who requires efficiency without compromising **enterprise-grade safety**.
Direct Staking and Earning
Maximize your yield by staking Proof-of-Stake assets (like Ethereum, Tezos, or Polkadot) directly through Ledger Live. Unlike custodial staking services, Ledger's in-app staking is non-custodial—your private keys remain locked inside the **Secure Element**. This means you earn passive income while maintaining full sovereignty over your **digital assets**, blending the profitability of DeFi with the unwavering assurance of **enterprise-grade safety**. Staking operations require on-device confirmation, upholding security protocols.
The Discover Section: Secure Web3 Access
The Discover section in Ledger Live provides verified, secure access to a curated selection of Decentralized Applications (DApps), exchanges, and DeFi protocols. This feature allows **crypto investors** to securely interact with the Web3 world—swapping tokens, lending, and managing NFTs—all while ensuring every sensitive action is protected by the **Secure Element**. Ledger Live acts as a security filter, guiding users to trusted services while their private keys never leave the **Ledger Nano hardware wallet**.
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Next-Generation Backup: The **Ledger Recover** Service
Mitigating the Single Point of Failure: The 24-Word Seed
Traditionally, the 24-word Recovery Phrase (Seed) is the single point of failure in self-custody. If it is lost or destroyed, the **digital assets** are lost. If it is compromised, the assets are stolen. **Ledger Recover** introduces a revolutionary, secure, and optional method to back up this critical seed phrase. This service, facilitated by a subscription and an app on Ledger Live, fragments your seed phrase and distributes it across highly secure, independent entities. It transforms a fragile, physical piece of paper into a robust, digital, and distributed recovery system, elevating **crypto safety** to a new, accessible standard, especially for high-value **crypto investors**.
Cryptographic Fragmentation and Distribution
When a user opts into **Ledger Recover**, the private key derived from the seed, still safely within the **Secure Element** of the **Ledger Nano hardware wallet**, is cryptographically fragmented into three separate shares using Shamir’s Secret Sharing algorithm. These shares are then encrypted and sent to three global, independent recovery companies. The crucial detail is that these shares are not 24-word phrases; they are unusable fragments. Critically, **the Ledger Nano never reveals the original 24-word seed phrase** during this process. This distribution model ensures no single party holds enough information to reconstruct the seed, providing truly **enterprise-grade safety** and redundancy for your **digital assets**.
Secure Reconstruction on Demand
In the event of a catastrophic loss (e.g., losing the physical device and the written seed phrase), the **crypto investor** can initiate a recovery process. By verifying their identity with the recovery companies, two out of the three encrypted shares are securely retrieved. These shares are then sent to a new, authenticated **Ledger Nano hardware wallet**, where they are recombined *inside* the new device’s **Secure Element** to reconstruct the private key. This ensures the private key never exists outside the secured chip environment, even during recovery, proving the absolute commitment to **enterprise-grade safety** and reliable **wallet management**.
The implementation of **Ledger Recover** is a game-changer for scalability and peace of mind. It removes the existential risk associated with paper backups while adhering to the principle of "Trust No One" by distributing the key fragments across multiple, trusted providers. For the **crypto investor**, this means a resilient, modern, and highly secure method to safeguard billions in **digital assets**, maintaining the high standards set by the **Secure Element** chip and the powerful, user-friendly **Ledger Live** interface. This holistic approach, combining certified hardware, secure software, and a distributed backup solution, solidifies Ledger’s position as the choice for those who demand **enterprise-grade safety**.
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Download **Ledger Live** and Begin Your Secure Journey
The Ledger Live application is your gateway to full financial sovereignty, offering comprehensive **wallet management** across all major platforms.
Windows (10+)
Dedicated desktop client ensuring a persistent, trusted connection to your **Ledger Nano hardware wallet** for optimal **crypto safety**.
macOS (10.14+)
Seamless experience on Apple platforms, leveraging the power of **Ledger Live** for tracking and **transaction signing**.
Linux (Various Distributions)
Full support for the open-source community, ensuring **enterprise-grade safety** and flexibility for technical users.
Mobile (iOS & Android)
Manage assets and verify transactions via Bluetooth (Nano X) or cable (Nano S Plus) for on-the-go **wallet management**.
Invest with Confidence: Choose Ledger's Certified Security
For the serious **crypto investor**, security cannot be an afterthought. It must be the foundation. **Ledger Live**, backed by the certified **Secure Element** of the **Ledger Nano hardware wallet**, offers a complete ecosystem built on **enterprise-grade safety**. Whether you are tracking your **digital assets**, engaging in staking, or leveraging the **Ledger Recover** service for ultimate peace of mind, Ledger provides the institutional-grade defense you need. Don't compromise your financial future with lesser security; embrace a solution where every transaction is verified on hardened, tamper-proof hardware, putting you in verifiable, secure control of your wealth.