Ledger, the long-standing name in digital asset security, today unveiled what it calls a new chapter for ownership and identity with the launch of the Ledger Nano™ Gen5, a redesigned Ledger Wallet™ app and a multisig solution aimed at institutions. The announcements, made at Ledger Op3n in Paris, mark a clear expansion of the company’s remit: its hardware devices are no longer just “hardware wallets” but “Ledger signers,” tools meant to secure not only funds but digital identities as the line between the physical and online worlds blurs.
The Gen5 is billed as a reinvention of Ledger’s iconic device for “this new era of control,” pairing familiar security features with new conveniences: a capacitive E Ink® touchscreen, Bluetooth® 5.2 for mobile signing, NFC, and USB-C. Ledger says the device’s E Ink display is energy-efficient and enables advanced on-device protections such as Clear Signing and Transaction Check, while the included Ledger Recovery Key is described as the spare key that comes in every box.
NFC also powers the Ledger Security Key, letting users protect web logins with FIDO2 passkeys. Price is set at $179/€179, and Ledger Nano is available to order on Ledger.com and through retail partners globally; in the U.S., it is available on a pre-sale basis, pending FCC equipment authorization and subject to the agency’s timing.
Leadership framed the product as built for modern threats. “The Ledger Nano series is the most successful digital asset security device of all time, with millions sold and none ever hacked,” said Pascal Gauthier, Chairman and CEO of Ledger. “The all new Ledger Nano is built for the challenges and opportunities of today, and ready for those coming in the future. It is the new signer for everyone, available for an accessible price, with the best security and user interface on the market. The next generation of Ledger begins today.”
Ledger emphasized design as part of the user experience: Tony Fadell, Apple iPod inventor and a member of Ledger’s board, brought in iconic Macintosh designer Susan Kare to craft a set of collectible icon Badges for personalization. Ledger says the collaboration aims to bring more playfulness and accessibility to a product category often defined by grim seriousness.
Redefining Digital Ownership
The company also reimagined Ledger Live as Ledger Wallet, calling it more than a portfolio tracker but a “control center” for digital value. Ledger Wallet has been rebuilt with a faster interface for buying, selling, earning and swapping, and introduces direct dApp connections so users can link their Ledger signer to decentralized applications such as 1inch. A new fiat on-ramp integration called Noah, described by Ledger as a Cash-To-Stablecoin service, lets users top up with USD or EUR with no extra fees and immediately receive stablecoins like USDC for on-chain activity.
Ian Rogers, Ledger’s Chief Experience Officer, framed Ledger as a middle ground between custodial platforms and software wallets. “Ledger is for people who are serious about their digital wealth,” he said. “Ledger’s dedication to security and ownership hasn’t wavered in eleven years but Ledger’s products are evolving alongside crypto, faster than ever. With Ledger, you can buy, swap, earn, spend, connect and do more. We support 100% of the top 100 tokens and far beyond, without ever compromising on security OR ownership.”
On the institutional side, Ledger introduced Ledger Multisig, a feature aimed squarely at treasury management, smart contract governance and multi-chain workflows. Built to provide “certainty at scale,” the multisig product requires every approval to be Clear Signed on a Ledger device, creating auditable, hardware-level confirmation of high-stakes decisions. Ledger positioned this as an extension of Ledger Enterprise, its platform for banks, custodians, governments and crypto-native businesses that need to secure and move large sums with cryptographic certainty.
Security is central to Ledger’s messaging. The new hardware and software suite were tested by Ledger Donjon, the company’s internal white-hat team, and audited by external security firms. Ledger points to industry statistics to underscore risk: “With over 14 billion dollars hacked, scammed or mismanaged in 2023 alone, Ledger’s security brings peace of mind and uncompromising self-custody to its community,” the company said in its briefing.
Technically, the Ledger Nano Gen5 measures 79.40 mm by 53.35 mm by 8.64 mm, weighs 46 grams, and features a monochrome E Ink® display at 400 by 300 pixels (181 ppi). The secure element is Ledger’s EAL 6+ certified ST33K1M5. Connectivity options include USB-C, Bluetooth® 5.2 and NFC; Ledger Recovery Key is included in the box.
Ledger, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024, says it has sold more than eight million devices in 165 countries and supports more than 100 financial institutions and commercial brands. The company claims its devices secure over 20% of the world’s crypto assets and that Ledger signers will now play a broader role in verifying identity and authority as AI and hybrid digital-physical experiences proliferate.
Taken together, Ledger’s refresh, a redesigned signer, a rebuilt wallet app with fiat-to-stablecoin rails and dApp integrations, and a hardware-backed multisig for institutions, signal the company’s push to remain the default trust layer for both individual self-custody and enterprise custody as digital assets and identities converge.
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