Ledger, the world’s leading hardware wallet provider, has officially added native support for Base, Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 chain. This move deepens its integration with the growing L2 ecosystem and opens up new possibilities for users who want to secure their funds across multiple blockchains—without sacrificing usability.
Let’s break down what this means for crypto self-custody and multichain adoption.
1. Why Base Matters in 2025
Base, developed by Coinbase and built on the OP Stack, has quickly gained traction:
- Over $2 billion in total value locked (TVL)
- Deep integration with Coinbase’s user base
- Rapid growth in NFTs, gaming, and consumer dApps
By adding Base support, Ledger is acknowledging the growing importance of L2 ecosystems beyond just Ethereum.
2. What Native Ledger Support Really Means
Users can now:
- Send, receive, and manage assets on Base directly from Ledger Live
- Use dApps built on Base (via MetaMask + Ledger) without risky workarounds
- Enjoy enhanced security for DeFi, staking, and NFTs on Base
This eliminates the need for third-party bridges, smart contract approvals, or Web3 wallets that expose users to phishing and signing risks.
3. A Win for Cross-Chain Security
The future of crypto is multichain—but that also means:
- More attack surfaces
- More bridges (which often get exploited)
- More user confusion
Ledger’s strategy is clear: become the central point of secure access for all major chains, L2s, and even alt L1s like Solana, Avalanche, and Base.
It’s not just about hardware anymore—it’s about ecosystem dominance.
4. What This Means for Users
If you’re active on Base (or plan to be):
- You can now store and sign Base transactions with Ledger
- Participate in airdrops, on-chain activity, and Base-native DeFi with full self-custody
- Reduce risk from fake extensions, approvals, and browser pop-ups
This is especially useful as Base expands into identity, consumer dApps, and NFT games in late 2025.
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