Advanced Security Features

Discover the cutting-edge technology that makes Ledger hardware wallets the most secure way to protect your cryptocurrency assets.

Industry-Leading Secure Element

At the heart of every Ledger device lies a certified Secure Element chip - the same technology trusted by banks and governments worldwide. This military-grade security ensures your private keys remain safe from even the most sophisticated attacks.

                                CC EAL5+
                                Security Certification
                            
                                5,500+
                                Supported Assets
                            
                                6M+
                                Devices Sold
                            
                                0
                                Successful Hacks

Core Security Features

Every Ledger device incorporates multiple layers of protection to ensure your digital assets remain under your complete control.

Secure Element Chip

Bank-grade security chip that generates and stores your private keys in an isolated, tamper-resistant environment.

CC EAL5+ certification
Physical attack resistance
Side-channel attack protection
Hardware-based randomness

Cold Storage Security

Your private keys never leave the device and are completely isolated from internet-connected devices.

Offline key generation
Air-gapped transactions
Immune to malware
Protection from remote attacks

Secure Screen Display

Tamper-proof display controlled directly by the Secure Element ensures transaction details are authentic.

Hardware-controlled display
Man-in-the-middle protection
Transaction verification
Address validation

PIN & Recovery Protection

Multiple layers of access control protect against unauthorized use and enable secure recovery.

PIN code protection
Auto-lock after attempts
24-word recovery phrase
Passphrase support

Multi-Currency Support

Manage thousands of different cryptocurrencies and tokens from a single, secure device.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP
ERC-20 tokens
NFT support
DeFi compatibility

Ledger Live Integration

Seamless companion app for managing your portfolio and accessing blockchain services securely.

Portfolio management
Secure transactions
Staking rewards
DeFi integration

Multi-Layer Security Model

Understanding how Ledger's comprehensive security architecture protects your digital assets at every level.

Hardware Security

Physical protection through tamper-resistant Secure Element chip, secure boot process, and hardware-based cryptography that prevents key extraction even under physical attack.

Software Security

Custom BOLOS operating system with application isolation, secure firmware updates, and cryptographic verification of all installed applications and processes.

User Security

PIN protection, automatic lockout mechanisms, recovery phrase backup system, and optional passphrase support for advanced security scenarios.

Hardware vs Software Wallets

See why hardware wallets provide superior security compared to software-based alternatives.

Security Feature	Hardware Wallet	Software Wallet	Exchange Wallet
Private Key Storage	Offline & Secure Element	On Device/Computer	On Exchange Servers
Malware Protection	Complete Immunity	Vulnerable	Server-Side Risk
Physical Security	Tamper-Resistant	Device Dependent	No Physical Control
Transaction Verification	Secure Display	Software Display	Web Interface Only
Recovery Control	User-Controlled	User-Controlled	Exchange-Controlled
Multi-Signature Support	Hardware-Verified	Software-Based	Limited Support

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