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Ledger Nano S

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Ledger Nano S has an ultra simple design and very easy to use crypto security hardware in which you can store your cryptos. The company Ledger is a leading crypto security expert and hardware manufacturer. Ledger was established in 2014 with the purpose of manufacturing crypto storage devices. The company is France based and production operations are made in France too. The company currently has 300 employees in Paris, New York, Zurich, and Singapore.

Ledger company offers 3 different crypto wallet products. Nano S and Nano X wallets are USB like devices, with a very small size. The company lately developed a new wallet ‹Blue›, which has a touch screen and is a bigger size compared to Nano series. Nano S is compatible with most of the major crypto currencies and can be used with 50+ different mobile and web wallets. You can hodl your cryptos offline without any risk. You will be provided 24 words recovery key, you will need them to recover your hardware wallet in case of your device is stolen, broken, or lost. There are two chips for all operations and storing 24 keywords. 24 key words will be securely stored in another layer of chip. This feature adds extra security to your wallet.

Nano S is the world’s most popular hardware wallet. If you are new to the crypto world, Nano S will be a good start.Nano S has EAL5+ security certificate that is accepted internationally. Physical security is provided with the button on the device. You need to push to button to finalize the transactions. Users are required to set up a PIN code to start using the wallet. The device is required to be connected for all operations.

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Pros

Extremely popular choice

Great wallet app

Supports a huge array of currency types

worldwide available and affordable

Cons

Not open source

Lack of buttons and screen

Limited storage space for crypto apps

Ledger Nano S Reviews

Which Cryptos Does The Ledger Nano S Support?

The Ledger Nano S supports over 700 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether USDt and Cardano.

Supported Software and Platforms

Which crypto software wallets and platforms does the Ledger Nano S support? The Ledger Nano S supports several crypto software wallets including Monero CLI/GUI.

Ledger Nano S Specification

Core Data

Brand name	Ledger
Wallet name	Ledger Nano S
Release date	Jan 2016
Package contents	USB cable, Seed phrase recover sheet, Neck strap
Input methods	2 small physical buttons
CPU	ARM Cortex M3 32-bit
Mobile app	Yes
Tablet app	No
Desktop app	Yes
Open source	No
Altcoin support	Yes
FIDO U2F authentication	Yes
On screen 2FA	Yes
Multisignature	Yes
Fee control	Yes
Hierarchically deterministic	Yes
Certifications	ANSSI Certification de Sécurité de Premier Niveau/ First Level Security Certificate
Pin code	Yes
Passphrase	Yes
Shamir backup	No
Password manager	Yes
Memory card slot	No
Not battery powered	Yes
Warranty	24months
Total supported cryptocurrencies	780
Supported languages	English
Interfaces	Micro USB
Operating systems	Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android and Chrome OS
Fingerprint reader	No
Hidden wallets	Yes
Anti evil maid	No
Fast destruction	No
Face ID	No
Segwit	Yes
Legacy addresses	Yes
BIP32 compliant	Yes
BIP39 compliant	Yes
BIP44 compliant	Yes
BECH32 compliant	Yes

Physical Characteristics

Weight	16g
Width	18mm
Length	98mm
Height	9mm
Min operating temperature	-25°C
Max operating temperature	50°C
IP rating	None
Air gapped	No

Display

Display diagonal	24mm
Display resolution	128x32 pixels
Display type	OLED
Touchscreen	No

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