On Tuesday, hardware wallet maker Ledger announced the launch of a new device called the Ledger Stax. The machine was designed by iPod creator Tony Fadell, and France-based firm Ledger says the new device is built with an “uncompromisingly secure architecture.”
iPod creator Tony Fadell is partnering with Ledger to launch a new cryptocurrency wallet called Stax.
Ledger has unveiled a new hardware wallet that’s about the same size as a credit card. Ledger Stax also features an e-ink touchscreen that offers customizable and capacitive touch. The French-based cryptocurrency wallet maker is famous for creating hardware wallets like the Nano. Similarly, Stax allows users to secure cryptocurrency assets and non-tradable tokens (NFTs) in a setting equipped with EAL 5+ certified secure elements.
The new machine was developed by Tony Fadell, an American engineer and former senior vice president of Apple’s iPod division. Reports explain that in 2001, Apple supported Fadell’s idea to create an MP3 player and online music store. That year, Fadell was hired in April to assemble and manage the iPod and special projects division. Apart from the iPhone, Apple’s iPod was one of the company’s most successful products. Fadell claims that he has tested a number of competitors when it comes to cryptocurrency wallets.
“Exploring Ledger’s proven security technology and testing all the ‘best’ hardware wallets out there convinced me to build a next generation device with Pascal, Ian and the amazing Ledger team,” Fadell said in a press release sent to Bitcoin.com. News. “We need user friendly… no! It’s a ‘user-friendly’ tool to bring digital asset security to the rest of us, not just the nerds,” Fadell added.
According to a press release, Stax “can run for weeks or even months on a single battery charge.” In addition, Stax offers a magnetic array for Qi wireless charging and magnetic stacking. The new hardware wallet uses a USB-C connection to connect to a computer and Bluetooth technology so it can communicate with Ledger’s mobile app. “The new user interface allows for clear, intuitive interactions,” Ledger said Tuesday. The company added:
Ledger Stax allows you to manage your NFT collection and over 500 coins and assets.
“Tony Fadell considers both the circuit board and the billboard when building a product,” Ledger’s chief experience officer Ian Rogers said Tuesday. “With Ledger Stax, we’ve created a device that’s cool, beautiful, and fun.” According to the hardware wallet maker, Stax will be available to the general public by March 2023, and Ledger is currently accepting pre-orders. Ledger also says that in addition to sales on its website, select retailers such as Best Buy will also carry the Stax device.
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