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 <p class=""><strong><em>Ledger</em>, a pioneer in hardware wallet technology, has officially commenced the shipment of its much-anticipated<em> Ledger Stax</em> to customers who pre-ordered over a year ago.</strong> This marks a significant milestone for the company, celebrated as a monumental advancement in both security and design.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's time – Ledger Stax, our latest device featuring the world’s first secure touchscreen, starts shipping today!<br><br>Why did it take so long for us to ship Ledger Stax? In this podumentary, we pull back the curtains and explore the story of this first-of-its-kind product.<br><br>The… pic.twitter.com/quNfMCA78I</p>— Ledger (@Ledger) May 28, 2024
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 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="journey-from-concept-to-reality">Journey from Concept to Reality</h3>
 <p class="">The journey to deliver the Ledger Stax has been fraught with delays and challenges. Initially unveiled in December 2022 at the <em>Ledger Op3n event</em>, the Ledger Stax was developed in collaboration with <em>Tony Fadell</em>, the mastermind behind the iPod. This partnership promised a device that would blend ease of use with unparalleled security. However, production issues, particularly with the innovative curved E-Ink display, pushed the release date far beyond the originally scheduled March 2023.</p>
 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="innovative-features-of-ledger-stax">Innovative Features of Ledger Stax</h3>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ledger Stax is a next-generation product – and the world's first secure touchscreen.<br><br>It's a complex industrial puzzle and a milestone for crypto users. <br><br>Here's the story of how we brought Ledger Stax to life –from its initial genesis with inventor @tfadell to our journey with… pic.twitter.com/GGrvk6tVCi</p>— Ledger (@Ledger) May 29, 2024
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 <p class="">Ledger Stax is not just another hardware wallet; it represents several groundbreaking firsts in the industry:</p>
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  <li class=""><strong>Secure Touchscreen</strong>: It features the world’s first secure touchscreen driven by a Secure Element chip.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>Curved E Ink Display</strong>: Designed by <em>Tony Fadell</em>, this is the first curved E Ink touchscreen on the market.</li>
  <li class=""><strong>Organic TFT Display</strong>: This display uses organic materials on plastic substrates rather than silicon on glass, a significant innovation in the hardware space.</li>
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 <p class="">While frustrating for early adopters, the delays allowed Ledger to refine the product further. <em>Ian Rogers</em>, <em>Ledger’s</em> <em>Chief Experience Officer</em>, explained that the extra time was crucial to ensure the operating system was polished with more <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Category Features" href="https://thebittimes.com/features.html">Features</a> than initially planned. Rogers remarked, “The extra time has allowed us to ensure the Ledger Stax operating system is refined with more <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Category Features" href="https://thebittimes.com/features.html">Features</a> than if we had released it in March 2023.”</p>
 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="enhanced-user-experience">Enhanced User Experience</h3>
 <p class="">The Ledger Stax offers a user-friendly experience, far surpassing its predecessors. Unlike the <em>Nano S Plus</em>, which relies solely on a USB-C cable, the Stax includes a Bluetooth chip, enabling wireless transactions via smartphones. This feature enhances convenience without compromising security, a hallmark of Ledger’s design philosophy.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I’m pleased to tell you that Ledger’s next-generation device, Ledger Stax, is starting to ship to pre-order customers now! <br>It took longer than anticipated but we’re sure you’ll agree it’s worth the wait. Here’s why pic.twitter.com/zvCUwP5p5Q</p>— Charles Guillemet (@P3b7_) May 28, 2024
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 <p class="">Another notable development is Ledger’s partnership with <em>Foxconn</em> to produce the Ledger Stax. This collaboration marks a shift from their previous manufacturing solely in Vierzon, France, indicating an expansion in production capabilities to meet growing demand.</p>
 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="security-and-self-custody">Security and Self-Custody</h3>
 <p class="">Security remains at the forefront of Ledger’s offerings. The Ledger Stax ensures that private keys never leave the device, safeguarding users’ assets even if their computer or phone is compromised. This robust security is vital in an era of prevalent phishing attacks, though Ledger also offers a subscription service for added protection.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am excited to announce that the shipping of our secure-touchscreen device, Ledger Stax, has begun for pre-order customers.<br><br>My message to the Ledger community:https://t.co/8eRtdgXv5E</p>— Pascal Gauthier @Ledger (@_pgauthier) May 28, 2024
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 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="market-reception-and-future-prospects">Market Reception and Future Prospects</h3>
 <p class="">The release of the Ledger Stax is a significant event for the company, especially following a surge in demand for self-custody solutions after the collapse of FTX in November 2022. With over 6 million devices sold to date, Ledger secures approximately 20% of the world’s cryptocurrency assets, a testament to its trusted position in the market.</p>
 <h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h3>
 <p class="">The shipment of Ledger Stax to its first customers is a triumph of resilience and innovation. Despite the delays, the final product is a testament to Ledger’s commitment to security and design excellence. As Ledger Stax reaches more hands, it is set to revolutionise how users manage and secure their digital assets.</p>
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