Ledger Live Desktop® — Privacy‑First Crypto Hub

A focused overview highlighting Ledger Live’s commitment to privacy, minimal data exposure, and user-controlled telemetry — crafted for individuals and teams who prioritise confidentiality.

Privacy by design

Ledger Live Desktop minimizes data collection and maximizes user control. Key principles include:

Minimal telemetry: only anonymous diagnostic metrics (opt‑in), no address or transaction data sent by default.
On‑device confirmations: sensitive approvals happen solely on your hardware, reducing remote attack surfaces.
Local-first data: portfolio state and settings are stored locally; optional encrypted backups are user-controlled.

Enterprise: customizable telemetry controls and audit logs for compliance teams.

Privacy features

No IP linking Use proxy-friendly network options to avoid linking IP addresses to wallet activity.

Selective integrations Choose which third‑party services (market data, swap providers) can be enabled per session.

Encrypted backups Create locally-encrypted exports (GPG compatible) for offline storage.

Tip: Combine a hardware wallet with privacy-focused network routing for best results.

Interactive privacy simulator

Toggle the controls below to simulate how Ledger Live reduces exposure.

Exposure score: High
Lower is better — this demo is illustrative only.

Quick commands

ledger-live settings --telemetry off
ledger-live backup --encrypt

Why privacy matters for crypto users

Cryptocurrency transaction history is public on many chains. While public ledgers enable transparency, they also allow linking of addresses and patterns. Ledger Live Desktop helps users:

Reduce off‑chain linkage by minimizing external calls.
Control which services see your activity.
Create compartmentalized wallets using passphrases and multiple accounts.

Compliance & audits

Ledger Live maintains a transparent audit trail for the application code and regularly engages third‑party security firms for penetration testing and code audits. For enterprise customers, Ledger offers enhanced logging and policy controls while preserving user privacy standards.

Learn more

Enable privacy mode in settings, explore encrypted export options, and review the release notes for audit summaries. Ledger Live is a tool — combine it with good operational security (OPSEC) practices to maintain strong privacy.