Hassan Maishera
Etherlink has announced the integration of Ledger Signer and Ledger Wallet, with native Tezos L1 staking support coming soon
Etherlink Integrates Ledger Signer and Ledger Wallet
Etherlink has announced its integration with Ledger Signers and Ledger Wallet. In a press release shared with Cryptowisser, the team said this integration brings full support for Etherlink and the tez (XTZ) token across Ledger’s ecosystem with Ledger signer integration, Ledger Wallet functionality, and upcoming native staking support.
Ledger added that it has supported Tezos delegation since 2019, with more than 10 million tez (XTZ) delegated via Ledger Wallet for voting power. The addition of native staking promises to further strengthen participation from Ledger users in securing the Tezos network while unlocking opportunities for extra yield.
With this latest integration, Ledger users can also avail of Ledger’s tried-and-tested secure self-custody for their Etherlink-based tez (XTZ) and benefit from Clear Signing for tez transfers on Etherlink.
Etherlink users can now send, receive, and manage their assets directly through Ledger Wallet’s desktop and mobile applications, including full account visualization with balance tracking and transaction history. The integration also provides swap functionality through Ledger Wallet.
With Ledger Wallet, users will also be able to interact with the Etherlink DeFi ecosystem and enjoy access to established protocols, including Curve, Morpho, and Uniswap, as well as emerging asset platforms like uranium.io, bringing tokenized physical uranium and other innovative assets directly into self-custody wallets.
While commenting on the integration, Charles Guillemet, CTO at Ledger, stated that,
“Uncompromising security is an essential for users of Tezos and Etherlink, and this made enhanced support in the Ledger ecosystem a top priority. With hardware-enforced clear signing for every Tezos and Etherlink transaction, users can confidently interact with DeFi knowing their assets are protected by Ledger’s uncompromising security.”
This latest development comes amidst Etherlink's explosive growth as enterprises seek alternatives to Ethereum's high fees. With sub-second confirmation times and transaction costs under $0.01, Etherlink has emerged as the go-to option for cost-conscious DeFi applications.
Ledger Signer support on Etherlink is particularly appealing to institutions seeking secure solutions for managing their digital asset portfolios.
Anthony Hayot, Head of DeFi Partnerships at Nomadic Labs, pointed out that this integration represents a significant step in making Tezos and Etherlink assets more accessible to users who prioritize security.
"With this Ledger integration, we're ensuring that our ecosystem benefits from industry-leading hardware wallet protection while maintaining the seamless user experience that drives adoption," Hayot added.
Etherlink has been gaining traction in recent months, with integrations from KyberSwap, Jumper Exchange, and ANKR within the last seven months.
Ledger is the world leader in Digital Asset security for consumers and enterprises. Ledger offers connected devices and platforms, with more than 8M devices sold to consumers in 165+ countries and 10+ languages, 100+ financial institution,s and commercial brands. Over 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured by Ledger.
Tezos is an open-source and energy-efficient blockchain designed to empower institutions, developers, and businesses and facilitate value transfer in a digital environment. It is designed for the scalable deployment of decentralized applications.
Finally, Etherlink is an EVM-compatible blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollups technology. It empowers developers to smoothly deploy any EVM codebase and migrate users and assets from Ethereum and other interoperable chains, enabling seamless interaction and asset transfers across different networks.
