Native support for Tezos EVM-compatibility layer Etherlink now available with Ledger

Ledger expands Tezos support with Etherlink EVM rollout, enabling XTZ use, signing, wallets and upcoming staking.

Extended support for the Tezos ecosystem, building on the existing Tezos Layer 1 integration and extending it to Etherlink, is now available on LedgerTM signers and Ledger WalletTM, with Tezos’ EVM-compatible smart rollup. 

The integration brings full support for Etherlink and the tez (XTZ) token across Ledger’s ecosystem with Ledger signer integration, Ledger Wallet functionality, and upcoming native staking support.

Direct access to Etherlink DeFi and tokenized assets

Ledger has supported Tezos delegation since 2019, with more than 10 million tez delegated via Ledger Wallet for voting power. The introduction of native staking promises to further improve participation from Ledger users in securing the Tezos network while unlocking opportunities for extra yield.

Following today’s announcement, Ledger users can also avail of Ledger’s tried-and-tested secure self-custody for their Etherlink-based XTZ and benefit from Clear Signing for tez transfers on Etherlink. Users of the network will now have the ability to send, receive, and manage their assets directly through Ledger Wallet’s desktop and mobile applications, including full account visualization with balance tracking and transaction history. The integration also provides swap functionality through Ledger Wallet.

Via Ledger Wallet, users will also be able to interact with the Etherlink DeFi ecosystem and have access to established protocols, including Curve, Morpho, and Uniswap, as well as emerging asset platforms like uranium.io, bringing tokenized physical uranium and other innovative assets directly into self-custody wallets.

Extended Ledger support for Tezos and Etherlink

As staking becomes a core part of how users participate in blockchain networks, demand for secure, native staking under self-custody continues to grow. Users want to engage with emerging ecosystems without compromising on security. Governance and network security are core pillars for Tezos users, and extended Ledger support for Etherlink and native Tezos staking reflects user demand, bringing EVM compatibility and staking into a self-custody environment that users already trust.

“Uncompromising security is an essential for users of Tezos and Etherlink, and this made enhanced support in the Ledger ecosystem a top priority. With hardware-enforced clear signing for every Tezos and Etherlink transaction, users can confidently interact with DeFi knowing their assets are protected by Ledger’s uncompromising security,” said Charles Guillemet, CTO at Ledger.

The timing aligns with Etherlink’s explosive growth as enterprises seek alternatives to Ethereum’s high fees. With sub-second confirmation times and transaction costs under $0.01, Etherlink has emerged as the leading option for cost-conscious DeFi applications. Signer support is particularly appealing to institutions seeking secure solutions for managing their digital asset portfolios.

“This integration represents a significant step in making Tezos and Etherlink assets more accessible to users who prioritize security,” said Anthony Hayot, Head of DeFi Partnerships at Nomadic Labs. “With this Ledger integration, we’re ensuring that our ecosystem benefits from industry-leading hardware wallet protection while maintaining the seamless user experience that drives adoption.

Celebrating its 10 year anniversary in 2024, Ledger offers Digital Asset security for consumers and enterprises. Ledger offers connected devices and platforms, with more than 8m devices sold to consumers in 165+ countries and 10+ languages, 100+ financial institutions and commercial brands. Over 20% of the world’s crypto assets are secured by Ledger.

One of the world’s most respected offensive security teams, Ledger Donjon, is relied upon as a crucial resource for securing the world of Digital Assets. With over 14 billion dollars hacked, scammed or mismanaged in 2023 alone, Ledger’s security brings peace of mind and uncompromising self-custody to its community.

Tezos is an open-source and energy-efficient blockchain designed to empower institutions, developers, and businesses, and facilitate value transfer in a digital environment. It is designed for the scalable deployment of decentralized applications. As one of the first Proof of Stake blockchains, Tezos is globally supported and valued for its strong governance, long-term upgradability, and smart contract capabilities.

Etherlink is an EVM-compatible blockchain powered by Tezos Smart Rollups technology. It empowers developers to smoothly deploy any EVM codebase and migrate users and assets from Ethereum and other interoperable chains, enabling seamless interaction and asset transfers across different networks.