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Ledger brings native Etherlink (Tezos EVM) support to its hardware and wallet ecosystem
Hardware wallet maker Ledger has added native support for Etherlink — Tezos’ EVM-compatible smart rollup — across Ledger signers and Ledger Wallet (desktop and mobile). The rollout brings full management of tez (XTZ) on Etherlink, Clear Signing for transactions, swap functionality, DeFi access and upcoming native staking under Ledger’s self-custody umbrella.
What’s included
– Native Etherlink support across Ledger signers and Ledger Wallet, enabling users to send, receive and manage Etherlink-based XTZ with balance and transaction history visible in the app.
– Hardware-enforced Clear Signing for Tezos and Etherlink transactions, providing a secure confirmation step on device.
– Swap functionality inside Ledger Wallet.
– Access to Etherlink DeFi protocols (including Curve, Morpho, Uniswap) and newer platforms such as uranium.io for tokenized physical assets.
– Planned native staking support for Tezos on Ledger (coming soon), designed to let users earn yield while keeping keys in self-custody.
Why it matters
Ledger has supported Tezos delegation since 2019; more than 10 million tez have been delegated via Ledger Wallet for voting power. Adding Etherlink EVM compatibility extends that legacy into the growing EVM-friendly layer that lets developers deploy Ethereum code on Tezos rollups. Etherlink promises sub-second confirmations and transaction costs under $0.01, making it an attractive, low-cost alternative for DeFi and enterprise users that want EVM tooling with Tezos’ governance and energy efficiency.
Security and institutional appeal
The new signer support appeals to institutions and custody solutions that need secure, auditable signing workflows. “Uncompromising security is an essential for users of Tezos and Etherlink, and this made enhanced support in the Ledger ecosystem a top priority,” said Charles Guillemet, CTO at Ledger. He added that hardware-enforced clear signing will let users interact with DeFi “knowing their assets are protected by Ledger’s uncompromising security.”
“This integration represents a significant step in making Tezos and Etherlink assets more accessible to users who prioritize security,” said Anthony Hayot, Head of DeFi Partnerships at Nomadic Labs. He noted the Ledger integration preserves the user experience that helps drive broader adoption while bringing industry-standard hardware protection to the ecosystem.
Ledger at a glance
Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2024, Ledger supplies crypto security solutions to consumers and enterprises worldwide. The company reports more than 8 million devices sold across 165+ countries and in 10+ languages, partnerships with 100+ financial institutions and commercial brands, and that over 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured by Ledger. Ledger’s offensive security team, Ledger Donjon, is a widely cited resource in digital-asset safety; the company highlights the scale of industry risks — over $14 billion lost to hacks, scams or mismanagement in 2023 — as context for the demand for hardware-backed custody.
About Tezos and Etherlink
Tezos is an open-source, energy-efficient Proof-of-Stake blockchain known for on-chain governance, upgradeability and smart contract functionality. Etherlink is a Tezos Smart Rollup that is EVM-compatible, enabling developers to deploy Ethereum codebases and migrate users and assets while benefiting from Tezos’ architecture and low transaction costs.
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