How A Hardware Wallet Maker Is Setting The Stage For Security Without Sacrificing Convenience
The time for cryptocurrencies is rapidly approaching. Furthermore, it goes beyond money. Digital currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others have the power to completely change cash-based transactions, including online and in-store purchases. However, they will also alter the way we handle our computers, invest in stocks, and store our money.
Ledger, a French firm that creates hardware wallets for storing cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum, is one business that has been making waves in this market. Beyond physical wallets, Ledger also offers security software that let customers to maintain their private keys on PCs and mobile devices.
In a nutshell: Hardware wallets work similarly to USB sticks, except they keep your private key offline instead than on your phone or computer. This means that even if they are stolen or lost, they will remain safe.
Recently, Ledger revealed the release of its newest product: the MyCrypto app, which enables users to transfer money between Ledger wallets without the need of using middlemen like Coinbase or Changelly (who exchange cryptocurrencies for fiat money). The application
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