Ledger CTO Warns Against On-Chain Transactions Without Hardware Wallets
Ledger’s chief technology officer advised users to verify all transactions on hardware wallets for safety and urged those without such devices to avoid on-chain activity for now.
Fact Check
Evidence from Ledger's official blog, attributed to CTO Charles Guillemet, explicitly states that 'Higher value transactions' require a 'secure hardware wallet signature.' This directly supports the claim that he warns against conducting certain on-chain transactions without the security of a hardware wallet.
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Terms & Concepts
- Hardware Wallet: A physical device used to securely store cryptocurrency private keys offline, protecting against online hacks.
- On-Chain Transaction: A cryptocurrency transaction recorded directly on a blockchain, requiring network validation and permanent entry in the ledger.
- Transaction Signing: The cryptographic process of authorizing a blockchain transaction using a private key, proving ownership of the assets involved.