What Can You Do With the Ledger Wallet App?

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The Ledger Wallet app is the companion software for Ledger hardware signers, and it consolidates most day-to-day crypto activity into one place: sending, receiving, buying, swapping, staking, borrowing, and paying across 100+ chains, with portfolio P&L insights and live market alerts. It supports Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, stablecoins, and a catalog spanning 15,000+ assets. It is the right tool if you already hold (or plan to hold) a Ledger device and want one interface for both asset management and transaction approval; the device remains the approval layer, so the app alone is not a substitute for the signer.

Core actions available in the app

According to Ledger's own description, Ledger Wallet covers the full set of routine moves:

  • Send and receive assets across supported networks
  • Buy crypto through the linked buy flows
  • Swap between assets
  • Stake supported tokens
  • Borrow against holdings where supported
  • Pay with crypto where the feature is available

These actions run across 100+ chains, and the app adds personalized P&L insights and live market alerts so you can track performance and price movement without switching tools.

Asset coverage

Ledger states that its ecosystem manages 15,000+ crypto assets daily, with named support for Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and stablecoins. For the exact list, the site points to a detailed asset list rather than a fixed shortlist — check that page before assuming a specific token is supported.

AI agent features with user-controlled approvals

Ledger describes an AI layer where agents can monitor the market, suggest portfolio optimizations, shop online, propose transactions, and prepare payments — but you manage approvals. The design intent is that automation prepares actions while the human (and the hardware signer) authorizes them. If you want AI assistance without handing over unilateral spending power, this is the relevant model to evaluate.

How the app relates to the hardware

The app is one half of a two-part system. Ledger positions its signers as the security layer — the site cites 30%+ of global crypto secured, 8+ million signers sold, and availability in 700+ stores. The current lineup referenced on the page includes:

Product line Positioning per Ledger
Ledger Atom™ Quantum-ready by design; switches to Secure Mode automatically; combines security, everyday app convenience, and privacy
Touchscreen signers Clarity and control: advanced threat detection, private backup, customization, ease of use
Ledger Nano™ Classics Reliable backup protection; swivel design, compact screen, manual buttons, Ledger OS

For developers, Ledger also offers a platform with Clear Signing, Transaction Check, 2FA passkey, in-dApp signing, and AI agent permissions.

Practical guidance before you start

  • Confirm device compatibility. The app is built around Ledger signers; plan to have one set up before relying on send/swap/stake flows.
  • Verify asset and chain support against the detailed list, especially for newer tokens or less common networks.
  • Treat approvals as the control point. Whether a transaction comes from you or an AI agent, the approval step is where authority sits — review what you're signing.
  • Check regional availability for buy, borrow, and pay features, since these depend on local providers and are not described as universal on the page.

If you're new to crypto, Ledger's own onboarding path is a "Get started" route; active traders are pointed toward pro features. Either way, the app is the operating surface and the signer is the vault — the combination, not the app alone, is what the product is built to deliver.