A clear, practical guide to the latest Ledger Live features and how they work with Ledger hardware: Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus, Secure Element protections, BOLOS OS, Bluetooth Connectivity, Recovery Phrase options, Multi-Currency Support, DeFi Integration, NFT Support, Firmware Updates, and Ledger Recover.
Ledger Live is the official management app for Ledger hardware wallets. Whether you pair a Ledger Nano X or Ledger Nano S Plus, Ledger Live gives you secure access to accounts, on-device confirmations, firmware updates, and integrations with DeFi and NFT ecosystems. Ledger Live continues to evolve with regular firmware updates and new services like Ledger Recover, assuring that Secure Element protections and BOLOS remain at the core of device security.
Ledger Live supports multiple Ledger models and makes it simple to manage devices such as the Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus. The Ledger Nano X adds Bluetooth Connectivity for mobile users, while the Ledger Nano S Plus is positioned as an efficient, high-value option for users who want robust Multi-Currency Support without Bluetooth. Both devices rely on a certified Secure Element and the BOLOS operating system to keep private keys isolated and safe.
Two keywords for security are Secure Element and BOLOS. The Secure Element is a tamper-resistant chip that stores private keys offline. BOLOS is Ledger’s proprietary OS that isolates apps and enforces strict access rules — together they ensure that even if a connected computer is compromised, private keys never leave the hardware. Ledger Live acts as the trusted companion that communicates with your device while preserving those protections on the Secure Element.
Backing up your Recovery Phrase has always been critical. Ledger Live supports standard 24-word Recovery Phrase workflows for onboarding and restoring devices. Recently Ledger expanded its options by introducing Ledger Recover and a complementary physical Recovery Key product to make on-ramp recovery less painful while still respecting user sovereignty.
Ledger Recover is an optional backup service that helps securely restore access if you lose a device, while the newer Ledger Recovery Key allows a private, PIN-protected card approach for quick recovery. Ledger Live facilitates setup and restoration with clear step-by-step flows that integrate these options into the app experience.
Ledger Live has steadily widened support for assets: Multi-Currency Support covers thousands of tokens across major blockchains. Ledger Live now integrates DeFi features so users can access decentralised exchanges, staking, and yield opportunities directly through trusted dApp connectors — while still using BOLOS and Secure Element confirmations for each on-chain action.
NFT Support has also matured: Ledger Live provides secure display and management options for supported NFT collections, giving collectors reassurance that NFTs are displayed accurately and that signing operations still require on-device approval.
Firmware Updates are a core part of maintaining security. Ledger Live simplifies firmware updates for Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus and other devices by streaming official, authenticated firmware releases to your device. Updates commonly include security hardening, battery/UX improvements for devices like the Nano X, and compatibility fixes to keep Ledger Live and connected services functioning smoothly.
Bluetooth Connectivity (available on Ledger Nano X) allows mobile management with Ledger Live while preserving strong protections: all transaction approvals still happen on the device, and the Secure Element never exposes private keys over Bluetooth. Ledger Live pairs with Bluetooth devices using secure, short-lived pairing flows and on-device confirmations to ensure trust.
Advanced users and enterprises favor Ledger Live for its combination of hardware-backed security and a feature set that includes robust Multi-Currency Support, DeFi Integration, NFT Support, and managed Firmware Updates. Add optional services like Ledger Recover and product lines such as Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus, and Ledger Live becomes a central piece of a secure crypto workflow.
Ledger Live is more than an app: it’s the bridge between your Ledger hardware (Ledger Nano X, Ledger Nano S Plus) and the wider blockchain ecosystem — combining Secure Element protections, BOLOS isolation, Bluetooth Connectivity where convenient, trusted Recovery Phrase and Ledger Recover options, broad Multi-Currency Support, DeFi Integration, NFT Support, and regular Firmware Updates to keep you safe and in control.