Ledger and MetaMask have joined forces in a recent partnership, as announced on X/Twitter. This collaboration enables Ledger Nano X users to integrate their accounts with the MetaMask mobile app, expanding their access to the cryptocurrency space.
The partnership announcement was accompanied by a tweet and a brief video, along with an official post from Ledger offering guidance on leveraging the integration. The how-to article explains the process of pairing the MetaMask mobile app with the Ledger Nano X, starting from launching the MetaMask app to adding the hardware wallet.
Previously, users could only connect their Ledger wallet to the MetaMask browser extension on desktops. However, the latest integration allows users to connect via Bluetooth and import their Ledger Live accounts. This collaboration ensures that users’ private keys remain offline and secure within the Ledger hardware wallet, while transactionTransaction Exchange of value, property, or data between two parties. approvals require the ledger, enhancing security.
Carl Anderson, Ledger’s VP of Engineering, expressed confidence in the success of the partnership, noting that both Ledger and MetaMask prioritize self-custodyCustody Managing your wallet by knowing your private key.. With over 1.5 million active users, Ledger Live facilitates various crypto activities, while MetaMask serves as a crucial link between decentralized applications (dApps) and traditional web browsers on the Ethereum networkNetwork The set of computers connected to each other, called nodes, on which the blockchain of a specific cryptocurrency is based.. (Source: CryptoNewsZ)