Ledger Unveils $179 Nano Gen5, Built for Identity in an AI-Driven World

Ledger, the French firm known for its crypto hardware wallets, has launched a sweeping update to its product line, positioning itself for what it calls a new “era of ownership.”

The company unveiled the Ledger Nano Gen5, a redesigned version of its signature device, along with Ledger Wallet, a reimagined version of its Ledger Live app, and Ledger Enterprise Multisig, a new platform for institutional asset management.

The new Nano is designed to be more than a crypto wallet, the firm expressed in a press release. Ledger now calls it a “signer,” positioning the device as not only a venue for digital assets but also of digital identity in an AI-driven world.

“As society transitions to digital identities, challenged by AI and a blurring of physical and online worlds, authenticating what's true is critical,” the team wrote in a press release. “Ledger is redefining its products to meet this future head-on, building products to enable Proof of You and Proof of Authority at scale.”

Ledger’s shift from calling its devices “wallets” to “signers” marks its evolution in how the company envisions what they believe is at the core of security in the next digital age. The new Ledger Nano Gen5 acts as a secure signing device for everything from crypto transactions to smart contracts and identity verification.

The device supports Clear Signing, a process allowing users to verify every transaction directly on the device before approval. With Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, the Nano Gen5 enables signing on the go, and the inclusion of the Ledger Recovery Key offers an extra layer of safety for asset recovery.

The new device, designed by Susan Kare, who created Apple’s original Macintosh icons, blends usability with Ledger’s core focus on security. It will retail for $179/€179, according to the company.

“The all new Ledger Nano is built for the challenges and opportunities of today, and ready for those coming in the future,” said Pascal Gauthier, Chairman and CEO of Ledger, in the press release. “It is the new signer for everyone, available for an accessible price, with the best security and user interface on the market. The next generation of Ledger begins today.”

Alongside the device, Ledger’s traditional app — now renamed Ledger Wallet — serves as the digital control center for managing crypto assets. The platform has been upgraded with faster transaction processing and native integrations with decentralized applications, including 1inch for token swaps.

For institutional clients, Ledger Enterprise Multisig extends the concept of signing beyond individuals to teams and organizations. It allows multiple parties to co-sign transactions using their own Ledger devices, ensuring every approval is “Clear Signed” — verified directly on hardware and cryptographically locked in. The system is built for treasury management, smart contract governance, and multi-chain workflows.

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