Ledger Live provides industry-leading security by keeping private keys locked inside the hardware wallet. The desktop software simply acts as the interface, while the hardware device signs every transaction. This offline key management significantly reduces the risk of hacking, phishing, or unauthorized access.
Ledger Live Desktop supports thousands of cryptocurrencies, including major coins like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and a wide range of altcoins, tokens, and stablecoins. Users can manage multiple assets from a single dashboard without switching between different applications.
Through Ledger Live Desktop, users can purchase and sell crypto using partnered providers. This feature streamlines the process, allowing beginners and experienced users alike to enter the crypto market without navigating complex exchanges.
Ledger Live includes integrated swapping services that enable users to exchange one cryptocurrency for another instantly. The staking feature is another major highlight, offering an opportunity to earn rewards by staking assets like ETH, DOT, ATOM, and more directly through the interface.
The dashboard displays detailed portfolio insights, performance charts, real-time valuations, and historical data. Users can analyze their holdings, track market movements, and monitor long-term growth without relying on external tracking tools.
Ledger continually updates the application to improve security, add new crypto support, and enhance usability. These updates reflect Ledger’s commitment to staying ahead in the rapidly developing digital asset ecosystem.