Ledger.com/start: Your Gateway to Uncompromising Digital

In today's digital world, true ownership means more than just buying crypto—it means having absolute control and security over your assets. That's the foundation of the Ledger ecosystem, starting at Ledger.com/start. This platform is your entry point to a new era of digital ownership, where uncompromising security and powerful usability meet.

Foundation: The Power of the Ledger Signer

The journey begins by understanding the hardware. Ledger has evolved the term from "hardware wallet" to "signer"—a more accurate reflection of its role as your cryptographic "Proof of You." Your signer isn't just a vault; it’s the secure, offline guardian of your private keys, designed for the active management of your digital life across blockchains and dApps.

The security core is a certified Secure Element chip, the same technology used in passports and credit cards. It isolates your private keys from internet-connected devices, ensuring they are never exposed online. Every transaction you authorize is physically signed inside this chip, providing a fortress against malware, phishing, and online theft.

The newly launched Ledger Nano™ Gen5 exemplifies this evolution. It features a secure E Ink® touchscreen, Bluetooth®, and NFC connectivity. This screen is driven directly by the Secure Element chip, making it tamper-proof. When you verify a transaction on it, you can be certain the details haven't been altered by a compromised computer—a critical defense in an age of sophisticated scams.

Command Center: The Ledger Wallet App

Your signer pairs with Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live), the intuitive software that transforms security into action. This all-in-one app consolidates the fragmented crypto experience into a single, secure dashboard for managing your portfolio.

Key features that define the modern Ledger experience include:

• Clarity & Security: The Clear Signing feature translates complex smart contract data into human-readable language on your signer's screen. Transaction Check acts as an antivirus, simulating transactions to detect malicious intent before you sign.
• Seamless Connectivity: Ledger Sync allows you to securely synchronize your portfolio and settings across your desktop and smartphone in real-time, using encryption keys generated by your signer—no passwords or cloud accounts needed.
• Advanced Asset Management: The platform integrates services to buy, sell, and swap assets directly, bypassing centralized exchanges. You can also stake assets to earn rewards and manage your NFT collections visually, all while maintaining self-custody.

Advanced Security for the Discerning User

For users seeking the highest level of protection, Ledger offers advanced features:

• The Passphrase (25th Word): This is an optional, user-created word added to your standard 24-word recovery phrase. It generates a completely separate, hidden set of accounts. This provides an extraordinary security boost and can offer plausible deniability, as access requires both the recovery phrase and the passphrase.
• Ledger Recovery Key: The new Ledger Nano Gen5 includes this PIN-protected, encrypted backup solution in the box, offering a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional paper backup sheets.

Why Start with Ledger Now?

The digital threat landscape is more dangerous than ever, with 2025 seeing record losses from targeted phishing and malware attacks. Ledger provides the essential tools to navigate this environment with confidence. From the affordable, touchscreen-enabled Ledger Nano Gen5 to the premium Ledger Stax, there is a signer for every need, all built on the same foundational security that has protected over 20% of the global crypto asset market cap without a single device hack.

Starting at Ledger.com/start is the first step toward taking full, uncompromising control. It’s where you move from trusting intermediaries to trusting yourself, secured by industry-leading technology.