Ledger Live only works with Ledger hardware wallets (Nano S, Nano S Plus, Nano X).
All transactions must be physically verified on the device, keeping your private keys offline and safe.
Real-time tracking of your full crypto portfolio, including:
Asset allocation
Total balance in your local currency
Historical performance
Supports multiple accounts per coin.
Easily send and receive over 5,000+ coins and tokens.
Every transaction must be confirmed on your device, preventing malware from sending unauthorized transactions.
Integrated partners like MoonPay, Ramp, Coinify, and Changelly let you:
Buy crypto with fiat (credit card, bank transfer)
Swap crypto directly from your wallet
Sell selected assets for fiat (depending on region)
Transactions remain non-custodial — you control your keys.
Stake coins like:
Ethereum (ETH)
Solana (SOL)
Polkadot (DOT)
Tezos (XTZ)
Earn rewards while keeping your funds under your control.
Manage Ethereum and Polygon NFTs directly within Ledger Live.
View NFT images and metadata.
Compatible with marketplaces via WalletConnect or browser extensions.
Access dApps and services within the app:
Compound (DeFi lending)
Lido (staking)
ParaSwap (DEX aggregator)
Rainbow.me (NFT viewer)
All apps are sandboxed and require your device to sign interactions.
Support for multiple crypto accounts, including different derivation paths (useful for advanced users).
Manage different wallets under a single interface.
Ability to export/import accounts with your recovery phrase.
The Ledger Live mobile app works with the Nano X via Bluetooth.
Great for on-the-go transactions and portfolio checks.
Biometric security and password locking available.
Ledger Live does not host your keys or backup phrases.
Open-source components (especially the core libraries).
Local PIN & optional passphrase for added security.
Device-required confirmations reduce phishing and malware risks.
Custom fees for transactions
Token management (ERC-20, BEP-20, etc.)
Experimental developer mode
Node configuration for advanced network control
Feature | Ledger Live |
---|---|
Private key safety | ✅ Offline via device |
Buy/sell/swap | ✅ Built-in |
Portfolio tracking | ✅ Yes |
NFT support | ✅ ETH + Polygon |
Staking | ✅ Native |
Multi-sig | ❌ Use 3rd-party apps |
Mobile app | ✅ iOS + Android |
Custom dApps | ✅ Discover section |