A concise, practical presentation for teams and individuals who want to take their hardware wallet from secure storage to active participation in Web3 using Ledger Live.
Self-custody is powerful but historically clunky: private keys, seed phrases and disconnected tools make everyday use frustrating and risky. Users want both strong security and seamless access to DeFi, staking, dApps and token utilities.
Ledger Live bridges hardware security and modern Web3 functionality — the app manages accounts, interacts with dApps, supports staking and lets users buy, swap and grow assets while keeping private keys offline on a Ledger device.
Private keys remain on your Ledger hardware device. Signing happens on-device — a critical property that keeps funds safe even when your computer or phone is compromised.
Ledger Live shows balances across chains, sends and receives crypto, and offers built-in services like buy, swap and earn — turning a vault into a working wallet for Web3.
Unbox the Ledger device, install Ledger Live, set a device PIN and write down the recovery phrase. Ledger Live then helps add accounts and sync chain data.
Stake supported assets directly through Ledger Live to earn rewards while maintaining custody of your keys.
Connect to decentralized apps securely via WalletConnect or the Ledger browser extension: transactions are prepared in the dApp, verified and signed on-device.
Every critical operation (send, delegate, contract approval) is confirmed physically on the Ledger device — providing an air-gapped, verifiable step.
Ledger Live supports dozens of blockchains and integrates with third-party services — the app acts as a secure gateway to the wider Web3 ecosystem.
Treat the recovery phrase like cash — it’s the ultimate key. Ledger team and legitimate dApps will never ask for it.
Always download Ledger Live and extensions from official channels to avoid fake apps and malware. Keep apps and firmware updated regularly.
Integrate WalletConnect support, test on Ledger devices and design flows that minimise repeated approvals. Educate users with concise in-app instructions.
Ledger publishes tooling and an active GitHub monorepo; build integrations that respect on-device UX and do not ask users for sensitive data.
Common attacks include fake Ledger apps and malicious browser extensions. Mitigate by linking to official downloads and adding in-product verifications.
Train users: no legitimate support will ever request the recovery phrase. Use two-step confirmations for high-value operations.
Complex custody + modern Web3 needs = poor UX and high risk.
Ledger Live: hardware security + easy Web3 access (staking, dApps, swaps).
Adopt Ledger Live for user-facing flows; integrate WalletConnect or the Ledger Extension for secure dApp connectivity.
Install Ledger Live, add an account, and try a low-value transaction to familiarise the team with the on-device confirmation flow.
Keep demonstrations short. Emphasise the physical confirmation step on device — it’s the single most persuasive security feature.