Ledger devices, such as the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X, are the gold standard for securing digital assets. While the hardware wallet itself protects your private keys offline, the Ledger Live Desktop application is your essential, user-friendly interface for managing, transacting, and interacting with your crypto portfolio. It's more than just a dashboard; it's the secure hub where offline security meets online functionality.
The primary design principle behind Ledger Live is to merge the unrivaled security of cold storage with a seamless, intuitive user experience. Unlike web-based wallets or exchange accounts, Ledger Live doesn't store your private keys—those remain locked within your physical Ledger device. This architecture ensures that even if your computer is compromised, your assets are safe. Every critical action, like sending a transaction, must be physically verified and confirmed on the Ledger device itself, a process known as the "Second Screen of Trust."
Ledger Live has transformed from a simple wallet viewer into a full-service crypto application by integrating services directly within its interface. For supported assets like **Ethereum 2.0 (ETH), Tezos (XTZ), Polkadot (DOT), and Tron (TRX)**, Ledger Live allows users to securely **stake** their holdings, enabling passive income directly from their cold storage.