Ledger
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In the digital world of cryptocurrency, Paris-based Ledger is one of the few companies that’s made its name from hardware—and a consumer-facing product, at that. Ledger makes wallets, which are used to store the private keys that protect crypto holdings.
Founded in 2014, the company introduced its first wallet, the Nano S, in 2016, and a follow-up Nano X in 2019. The internal design allows users to store different cryptocurrencies and tokens, as well as applications that manage assets—all while remaining reasonably intuitive. In late 2022, Ledger introduced its newest offering: the Ledger Stax, created in collaboration with legendary Apple designer Tony Fadell, who worked on the original iPod. The sleek device shares something else in common with Apple—a high price tag, retailing for $279.
Ledger is hoping to win over crypto-skeptical users with nifty products and consumer-friendly interfaces. The company already has won over investors, raising nearly $500 million from firms like 10T Holdings and Animoca Brands.
Founded in 2014, the company introduced its first wallet, the Nano S, in 2016, and a follow-up Nano X in 2019. The internal design allows users to store different cryptocurrencies and tokens, as well as applications that manage assets—all while remaining reasonably intuitive. In late 2022, Ledger introduced its newest offering: the Ledger Stax, created in collaboration with legendary Apple designer Tony Fadell, who worked on the original iPod. The sleek device shares something else in common with Apple—a high price tag, retailing for $279.
Ledger is hoping to win over crypto-skeptical users with nifty products and consumer-friendly interfaces. The company already has won over investors, raising nearly $500 million from firms like 10T Holdings and Animoca Brands.