Does The Ledger Nano S/X Need To Be Connected? - ChainSec (2024)

FAQs

Does I need to keep my Ledger connected to receive? ›

You may safely disconnect your hardware wallet once you've verified an address or approved a transaction. Crypto assets are transferred on their blockchain network to the address generated by your device, nothing gets physically sent to your device.

Ledger Nano X requires either a desktop computer (at least 64-bit Windows 10, macOS 10.15 or 64-bit Linux) or a smartphone (at least iOS 9 or Android 10) to install apps, to add accounts, to check account balances and to manage secure transactions.

Desktop: Use the USB-C cable that came with the Ledger Nano X to connect it to your desktop computer. Manage your crypto with Ledger Live desktop or any other compatible (web) app. Mobile: Use an OTG-cable to connect your Ledger Nano X to your Android smartphone (iOS not supported).

Ledger offers the best security for your crypto: your assets always remain safe and in your control. One place for all your crypto. Our hardware wallets are compatible with more than 1800 different assets, including Chainlink.

The breach originated when a hacker accessed the NPMJS account of a former Ledger employee through a phishing attack. NPMJS is a platform for hosting code packages for developers. The crypto community raised concerns over why a former employee retained access to such critical company data​​.

Connect and unlock the Ledger device to send with. Open the crypto asset app as instructed. Tap Continue. Carefully verify all transaction details on your device.

Ledger Nano X comes with Bluetooth functionality and is compatible with Ledger Live for iOS.

The device may need several on/off cycles to work in the case of a completely discharged battery. If the procedure worked, the battery warning message should no longer appear, and the logo in the upper right corner will change from a plug icon to a charging battery icon. You should now see the welcome screen.

It's best not store your Ledger Nano X for a prolonged period on a very low charge, since this may negatively affect battery capacity. The battery is designed to last 5 years. Ledger does not provide a battery replacement program.

One option is to transfer your funds to a temporary, outside account, reset your device, and create a fresh wallet with a 24-word secret recovery phrase. Then, you'd send the funds back to your new accounts in Ledger Live.

Can you use Ledger Nano X on multiple computers? ›

The Ledger Live application can be used with multiple Ledger devices. You can either use multiple devices yourself or share a computer with multiple people each owning a device.

Ledger's Secure Element Chips Have EAL 5+ and EAL6+ Certifications. Ledger devices have an EAL 5+ or an EAL 6+ certification depending on which device you get. The Ledger Nano X uses a Secure Element that is EAL5+ certified, whereas the Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Stax use a Secure Element that is EAL6+ certified.

Public blockchains, by design, do not have any authority that can freeze or retrieve funds, close accounts, or otherwise keep people from their assets. Ledger can't reverse transactions, no one can.

Ledger Live Supported Networks

Keep an eye out for Ethereum Layer 2 chains with the ticker (ETH) Several Ethereum Layer 2 Blockchains use Ethereum to pay network fees despite having a unique network name.

Using your Ledger device for cold storage allows you to take advantage of Ledger's security model. Ledger devices store your private keys offline on a Secure Element chip, an industry-grade computer chip resistant to physical hacks.

The "Safely remove hardware" guidelines, such as those for Windows or Mac, don't apply to Ledger devices. You can physically remove a Ledger device from your computer/smartphone without any special steps.

Hardware wallets such as Ledger devices secure your private keys by keeping them secure and disconnected from the internet. Even when you perform transactions, private keys technically never leave the secure element chip, which is a secure component used to store sensitive data.

Yes, It is now possible to transact Bitcoin offline. There are some wallets that can be used offline. The wallets that do not need an Internet connection are called Hot Wallets.