Ledger Live is your essential desktop and mobile application, acting as the secure bridge between your **Ledger Hardware Wallet** and the entire Web3 ecosystem. Seamlessly manage over 5000+ coins and tokens, monitor performance with the **Portfolio Manager**, and access DeFi services—all while your private keys remain safely offline. Download Ledger Live to begin your journey toward true **Self-Custody** and complete financial control. The combination of your physical **Hardware Wallet** and the Ledger Live application offers unparalleled **Crypto Security**.
Download **Ledger Live** NowLedger Live is not just a standard **Secure Crypto Wallet**; it is the interface for your **Hardware Wallet**, meaning your critical private keys never leave the device. When you initiate a transaction—whether it's to **Buy Crypto**, **Swap Crypto**, or send funds—the Ledger Live application prepares the transaction details, but the final, signed confirmation must occur physically on your **Ledger Hardware Wallet**.
This unique design guarantees **Crypto Security** because malware, phishing attempts, and computer viruses cannot access your signing mechanism. Even if your PC is compromised, the transaction details shown on your Ledger Nano screen must be manually verified and approved by you, the owner. This is the ultimate expression of **Self-Custody**, providing a robust defense against all online threats, setting the gold standard for a **Secure Crypto Wallet**.
With Ledger Live, the technical complexity of blockchain interaction is abstracted away. View all your assets—from major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum to thousands of ERC-20 tokens—in a unified dashboard. Track real-time market movements, analyze your growth, and manage your asset allocation effortlessly. The integrated **Portfolio Manager** provides a clear, concise overview, empowering you to make informed decisions without compromising your **Crypto Security** or need to rely on external portfolio trackers.
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Ledger Live transforms your **Secure Crypto Wallet** into a powerful financial hub. Thanks to integrated partnerships, you can perform essential crypto financial services directly within the application, eliminating the need to move assets back to risky centralized exchanges, thus preserving your **Self-Custody**.
Purchase Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies directly from our trusted partners and have them deposited immediately into your **Hardware Wallet** addresses, shielded by **Crypto Security**. No complex transfers or custodial risks involved.
Exchange one crypto asset for another using integrated swap providers. You verify the transaction details on your Ledger Nano, maintaining **Self-Custody** throughout the entire process. This is the safest way to **Swap Crypto**.
Generate passive income by staking certain assets (like ETH, DOT, ATOM) directly through Ledger Live. Your assets remain in your **Secure Crypto Wallet** under your control—you retain ownership and **Crypto Security** while earning rewards.
Ledger Live now serves as your secure hub for engaging with decentralized applications (**DeFi**) and managing digital collectibles (**NFTs**). Connect your **Secure Crypto Wallet** to DApps like Compound or Aave through WalletConnect (secured by your **Hardware Wallet**) or browse and display your Ethereum and Polygon **NFT Wallet** collections in one place. Your private keys never touch the web, ensuring maximum **Crypto Security** as you navigate Web3.
While Ledger Live makes managing your funds easy, remember that the 24-word **Recovery Phrase** is the ultimate key to your **Self-Custody**. This phrase, written during the initial setup of your **Hardware Wallet**, must be stored offline, securely, and away from prying eyes. Ledger Live will *never* ask you to input this phrase. Protecting your **Recovery Phrase** is the single most critical action in your entire **Crypto Security** strategy.