Ledger has unveiled its Ledger Nano Gen5, the first of its devices rebranded as Signers. Previously known as hardware wallets, these devices now focus on authorizing signatures and safeguarding digital identities rather than merely storing assets.
The Ledger Live app has also been renamed Ledger Wallet, reflecting its role as the central interface for managing cryptocurrencies and on-chain operations.
The Ledger Nano Gen5 combines an E Ink display, NFC and Bluetooth connectivity, and features such as Clear Signing, Transaction Check, and Ledger Security Key. Each unit comes with a Recovery Key, a PIN-protected backup key that connects to the device via NFC. Additionally, devices can be customized with badges designed by Susan Kare, the renowned Apple icon designer, adding visual character and exclusivity.
Signers allow users to manage assets, sign transactions, interact with smart contracts and future protocols, and connect directly to dapps. The Ledger Wallet app serves as an intuitive control center, offering buying, selling, swapping, and yield-generating services with notable improvements in speed and reliability. According to Chief Experience Officer Ian Rogers, this combination makes it easy and secure to access all services in the DeFi ecosystem.
The company is also expanding its offerings for institutional clients with Ledger Multisig, designed to turn critical operations into verifiable decisions. Every approval is signed on a Ledger Signer, allowing secure management of treasuries, smart contract governance, and multi-chain workflows. All products were tested by Donjon, Ledger’s white-hat hacker team, and audited by external experts.
The rebranding to Ledger Signer clarifies the device’s purpose: it is not a physical wallet that holds cryptocurrencies, but a signature and transaction authorizer that enhances security and control. According to EVP of Marketing and Communications Ariel Wengroff, many users misunderstand the devices’ true function, and the update aims to educate and simplify their use.
The Ledger Nano Gen5 is now available through the official website and authorized distributors at a price of $179.
