Ledger Live is the flagship software used to manage Ledger hardware wallets and the cryptocurrencies they secure. Ledger Live integrates blockchain projects, decentralized apps (Live Apps), and exchange providers into a unified, secure ecosystem.
Main Types of Ledger Live Integrations
- Blockchain and Account Integration: Projects integrate their blockchains' support into Ledger Live’s Accounts section, enabling users to manage assets securely on Ledger devices.
- Live Apps in Discover: Decentralized applications (dApps) can be embedded into Ledger Live’s Discover tab, allowing secure interactions via hardware wallet signature approvals.
- Exchange Providers: Buying, selling, swapping, and crypto card services can be integrated to offer seamless in-app trading operations without exposing private keys.
- Device Apps: Running directly on Ledger hardware, these apps handle protocol-level security functions for blockchain transactions and signing.
Developer Tools & Processes
Ledger provides comprehensive guides and SDKs such as the Ledger Services Kit to help developers build integrations. Developers can test their Live Apps and blockchain integrations locally using simulators before submitting to Ledger’s official repository.
Security Emphasis
Ledger Live prioritizes user security by requiring users to approve any transaction on their hardware device screen. It enforces "clear signing," especially for Ethereum and compatible chains, displaying detailed transaction data to the user before approval.
Get Started
Developers interested in building integrations can consult the official Ledger Developer Portal for step-by-step guides, API references, and sample projects at developers.ledger.com/docs/ledger-live.