Ledger Live is the essential companion application for your **Ledger hardware wallet**, providing a secure and intuitive interface for managing your crypto assets. It bridges the security of a hardware wallet with the accessibility of a modern dashboard.
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Ledger Live Download | Getting Started Guide | Official Support Center | Ledger Blog | Ledger Academy | Download Ledger Live App | Ledger Setup | Support | Latest News | Learn Crypto Security[Insert detailed 2500-word content here. This section should focus on the **security model** of Ledger devices, the **isolation of private keys**, the **secure element**, and how Ledger Live acts as a **trusted visual interface** without compromising the security of the hardware. Discuss the 'Never put your seed online' mantra.]
Ledger Live supports a vast and growing number of cryptocurrencies and tokens. Its dashboard provides an all-in-one view of your portfolio.
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The application facilitates earning passive income directly from your secure cold storage.
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The **Discover** section transforms Ledger Live from a simple wallet into a gateway for Web3 services.
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Proper maintenance ensures ongoing security and compatibility.
[Insert the remaining content, focusing on the **initial device setup**, the critical nature of the **24-word recovery phrase (seed phrase)**, and the procedure for **firmware and app updates** through Ledger Live, emphasizing that the seed phrase should *never* be typed into Ledger Live or any computer.]