Why it's in the kit
Self-custody is the foundation of participating in web3. Hot wallets are convenient for daily transactions, but everything I hold long-term lives on the Ledger. The Nano X strikes the right balance, Bluetooth means I can sign transactions from my phone on the go, but the private key never leaves the device. It's the line between 'your keys' and 'not your keys.'
How I run it
Primary ETH and DOT storage. Connected to MetaMask via USB for desktop dApps and via Ledger Live mobile for on-the-go signing. Recovery phrase stored in a steel capsule in a safe, not digitally, not in 1Password.
What I almost bought
- Trezor Model T : Touchscreen is nice but the device is bulkier and the mobile experience is weaker.
Skip it if
If you hold less than ~$1K in crypto, a hot wallet with good security practices is sufficient until you grow.
Strengths
- + Bluetooth works with mobile, sign on the go without a laptop
- + Certified secure element chip, never exposes the private key
Trade-offs
- − Bluetooth pairing can be finicky with some dApp browsers
