The short version
- Score: 3.4/5, ranked 6 of 17 wallets we rate
- Strongest: Features (5.0/5)
- Weakest: Security (2.5/5)
- Source code: partly open
This review is generated from public evidence. Every point below links to the fee page, license, audit or report it came from, and the same rules score every wallet we cover. Evidence was last checked on Sep 30, 2026.
Blocklr score: 3.4/5
| Category | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Security | 2.5/5 | 40% |
| Features | 5.0/5 | 20% |
| Backup and recovery | 3.3/5 | 15% |
| Usability | 4.1/5 | 15% |
| Cost | 3.3/5 | 10% |
How Ledger Nano X earned its score
Security: 2.5/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Open source | 1.5 / 3 | Partly open source; some components are closed. source |
| Key protection | 2 / 3 | Keys stay on an offline device, secure element (cc eal5+). source |
| Published independent audits | 2 / 2 | 2 published independent audits. source |
| Incident record since 2019 | 0.5 / 4 | 3 incidents since 2019. |
Features: 5.0/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Networks | 3 / 3 | Supports Bitcoin, Ethereum and EVM chains, Solana. source |
| Capabilities | 5 / 5 | Offers staking, swaps, NFTs, app connections, multisig. source |
Backup and recovery: 3.3/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Recovery options | 2 / 3 | BIP39 recovery, passphrase. source |
Usability: 4.1/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | 2.25 / 3 | Works with iOS, Android, desktop. source |
| Support | 1 / 1 | Live chat support. source |
Cost: 3.3/5
| What we checked | Points | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Price or swap fee | 2 / 3 | Costs $99. source |
Track record since 2019
Incidents
- 2026 · Data breach: Disclosed 5 Jan 2026: Global-e, the third-party payment processor for Ledger.com orders, was breached and customer names, contact details and order data were accessed. Number of Ledger customers not disclosed. No payment data, seed phrases or funds were involved. source
- 2023 · Supply-chain attack: On 14 Dec 2023 a former employee's NPMJS account was phished and malicious versions 1.1.5-1.1.7 of the Ledger Connect Kit library were published, draining wallets that connected to affected dApps for about 5 hours. About $600,000 was stolen. Ledger pledged full reimbursement of victims by end of February 2024 (reimbursement pledge per https://news.bitcoin.com/ledger-responds-to-connect-kit-exploit-with-reimbursement-plan-security-overhaul/). About $600K taken; customers were made whole. source
- 2020 · Data breach: Ledger's e-commerce and marketing database was accessed via an API key in June 2020 (found July 2020). About 1 million email addresses were taken; Ledger first identified 9,532 customers with detailed records, and a December 2020 dump exposed names, postal addresses and phone numbers of about 272,000 customers. No funds, payment data or devices were affected. source
Who Ledger Nano X fits
A good fit if
- You hold enough crypto that keeping keys offline is worth paying for.
- You hold coins on Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana and want one wallet for all three.
Think twice if
- Its record matters to you: users lost funds in a 2023 incident.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ledger Nano X open source?
Partly. Some components of Ledger Nano X are closed. Closed: the low-level secure-element firmware / parts of Ledger OS that talk to the ST chip (under agreement with STMicroelectronics). Open or reviewable: Ledger Wallet app (MIT), device apps, Secure SDK and crypto library, OS command dispatcher.
How much does Ledger Nano X cost?
Ledger Nano X costs $99.
Has Ledger Nano X had a security incident?
Yes. We found 3 incidents since 2019; the details and sources are in the track record above.
How is Ledger Nano X's score calculated?
Ledger Nano X scores 3.4/5. The score is calculated by fixed rules from public evidence, and the same rules apply to every wallet. No company can pay to change it.
About this review
Blocklr has no affiliate, advertising or sponsorship deal with Ledger Nano X or any other platform, so nothing here was paid for. Scores come from the rules in our review methodology. A fact we could not confirm scores as the lowest tier, which can make a score lower than it deserves. If something is wrong or out of date, tell us and we will check the source and correct it.