Ledger is a French company that specializes in developing and manufacturing cryptocurrency hardware wallets. The company was founded in 2014 by Eric Larchevêque, Joel Pobeda, and Thomas France. Ledger is headquartered in Paris, France.
Some of the most popular products from Ledger include the Nano S Plus and Nano X cryptocurrency hardware wallets. Ledger hardware wallets are some of the most secure ways to store cryptocurrencies, as they allow for offline storage and provide both physical and digital security measures.
Nano S Plus and Nano X compared
| Ledger Nano S Plus | Ledger Nano X | |
|---|---|---|
| Apps capacity | Up to 100 apps | Up to 100 apps |
| Storage space | 1.5 MB | 2 MB |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Battery | No | Yes (8h in standby, 3-4h in use) |
| Ledger Live compatibility | Desktop: Yes Mobile: USB on Android | Desktop: Yes Mobile: USB on Android and Bluetooth on Android / iOS |
| Connector | USB-A to USB-C | USB-A to USB-C |
| Screen | 128×64 px | 128×64 px |
| Dimensions | 62.39 x 17.40 x 8.24mm 21g | 72 x 18.6 x 11.75mm 34g |
| Security architecture | Buttons and screen driven by the Secure Element | Buttons and screen driven by the Secure Element |
