Ledger Moves Beyond Signers With $849 Atom, a Device That Runs Everyday Apps
By Unchained
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Ledger unveiled Ledger Atom, an $849 data-only device designed to run everyday applications, targeting delivery in 2027. The device separates standard Android-based software on its main processor from Ledger OS running on an isolated secure chip.
Why it matters
CTO Charles Guillemet stated that "the screen is the most important piece of Ledger Atom, because many of the worst attacks work by faking what you see."
Key facts
- Ledger opened reservations for the Atom at $849 with a refundable $100 deposit, expecting delivery in 2027.
- The data-only device uses 4G and 5G networks, running Android Open Source Project on the main processor and Ledger OS on a secure chip.
- Solana Mobile named Ledger its first hardware expansion partner, and its Seeker app will come preinstalled on Atom.
Source excerpt · Unchained
The hardware wallet maker opened reservations for a data-only device that splits Android-based apps from a secure chip, with delivery estimated for 2027. The post Ledger Moves Beyond Signers With $849 Atom, a Device That Runs Everyday Apps appeared first on Unchained .