💼 Ledger Live: Overview

Ledger Live is the official app developed by Ledger for managing your cryptocurrency portfolio. It acts as a secure interface between you and the blockchain, allowing you to track balances, send and receive crypto, stake assets, and access DeFi and NFTs—all in one place.


🚀 Key Features of Ledger Live

📊 Portfolio Management

  • View real-time balances and total portfolio value
  • Track performance history and asset allocation

🔁 Buy, Sell, and Swap Crypto

  • Purchase crypto directly in the app using integrated partners
  • Instantly swap between assets (e.g., BTC ↔ ETH)
  • Sell supported cryptocurrencies for fiat

📥 Send & Receive

  • Generate wallet addresses for deposits
  • Initiate and confirm secure transactions
  • View transaction history and network fees

🌱 Staking & Earning

  • Stake popular assets like ETH, DOT, ATOM, SOL
  • Earn passive rewards directly within the app

🖼️ NFT Support

  • View and manage NFTs on Ethereum and Polygon
  • Visual interface for browsing NFT collections

🌐 Web3 & DeFi Access

  • Interact with DeFi protocols and dApps via built-in integration
  • Manage tokens and apps on supported blockchains

🧩 App Manager

  • Manage which cryptocurrency apps are installed
  • Optimize device storage by installing/uninstalling apps

📲 Ledger Live Platforms

  • Desktop App (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Mobile App (iOS and Android)
  • Sync portfolio between mobile and desktop
  • Use biometrics or PIN for local security

🔐 Security in Ledger Live

  • Private keys are never stored in the app
  • All critical operations must be confirmed on a hardware wallet
  • Data is stored locally and never shared with Ledger or third parties

🧠 User Benefits

  • Manage over 5,000 coins and tokens
  • All-in-one dashboard: portfolio, swaps, staking, and NFTs
  • No need for multiple apps or wallets

Would you like a step-by-step guide for specific features like staking, swapping, or setting up multi-asset portfolios in Ledger Live?