Ledger
Ledger is the broadest hardware option we cover: 38 supported networks, a mature Ledger Live app with staking, an optional passphrase and a certified secure element. Firmware is closed source with published security architecture and audits.
Pros
- Widest network support (38 networks)
- Mature app with staking (Ledger Live)
- Optional passphrase (25th word)
- Certified secure element
Cons
- Closed-source firmware
- Kaspa only via third-party interfaces
- BNB not native
- Optional recovery service needs care
What to watch out for
Buy only from ledger.com. Keep the 24-word phrase offline, set a PIN and passphrase, and verify every address on the device screen.
Features at a glance
| Backup | 24-word BIP39 recovery phrase + optional passphrase |
|---|---|
| Seed | 24-word BIP39 |
| Passphrase | ✓ |
| Open source | partial |
| Audits | Ledger publishes its security architecture; Secure Element certified (e.g. CC EAL6+ on current devices) |
| Staking | ✓ |
| dApps | ✓ |
| Supported networks | bitcoin, ethereum, solana, cardano, sui, xrpl, dogecoin, hedera, vechain, stellar, algorand, tron, polkadot, cosmos, avalanche, litecoin, near, aptos, internet-computer, tezos, filecoin, iota, arbitrum, optimism, polygon, multiversx, stacks, celestia, injective, bittensor, immutable, hyperliquid, sonic, berachain, monad, nervos, bnb-chain, terra-classic, terra-2 |
| Platforms | device, mac, windows, ios, android |
| Verification status | documentation-reviewed |
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