Ledger launches new wallet with secure, contactless E Ink touchscreen displays

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Ledger has introduced Ledger Flex, the company’s latest hardware wallet, at the Bitcoin 2024 convention in Nashville today. The new product offers a secure E Ink touchscreen powered by Ledger’s Secure OS and NFC connectivity at a competitive price point of $249.

Built on Ledger’s legacy of secure hardware, Ledger Flex comes with the iconic black and steel motif, according to a press release from Ledger. The company also introduced a special Ledger Flex BTC Edition at launch.

With the high-resolution, 2.8-inch display, the wallet ensures clear visibility for approving transactions and logins, while E Ink technology delivers exceptional battery life – lasting for weeks or even months on a single charge, Ledger stated.

Ledger Lex is Ledger’s second new product this year, following the earlier release of Ledger Stax which features the world’s first curved E Ink display.

“By launching both Ledger Flex and Ledger Stax this year, we’re redefining the experience of self-custody. Ledger devices already secure more than 20% of the world’s digital assets, and our new secure touchscreen category will make self-custody more accessible than ever before for more consumers and enterprises,” said Pascal Gauthier, Chairman & CEO of Ledger.

In addition to Ledger Flex, Ledger has unveiled Ledger Security Key, a new app for Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex. The app enables secure logins with Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Passkey capabilities, Ledger noted.

“Without a secure screen, you are not secure. Period. The easy-to-use secure touchscreens of Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex are the only truly secure touchscreens in the world, battle tested by the Donjon and third parties,” said Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger.

Ledger said its Security Key app is designed to protect users’ identity…