The Ledger Podcast Why Blind Signing Is Killing DeFi
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Dec 12, 2025 Explore the critical issue of blind signing in crypto and how it hampers DeFi adoption. Discover the evolution of 1inch from a DEX aggregator to a comprehensive DeFi infrastructure. Learn about the importance of clear signing with Ledger devices and how these tools enhance user security. The discussion also touches on tokenizing real-world assets and the future of DeFi, focusing on compliance, transparency, and user experience. They envision a future where wallets serve as identity hubs, facilitating seamless transactions.
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Blind Signing Blocks Mass Adoption
- Blind signing is a major barrier to DeFi mass adoption because users won't sign what they don't understand.
- Clear signing on trusted devices restores confidence by showing transactions on the Ledger screen.
Buying Ledgers At Conferences
- DaoSasha recalled buying Ledger devices at conferences to avoid counterfeit hardware in 2017.
- That experience motivated focus on device provenance and trusted verification.
Fast Collaborative Integration
- The Ledger-OneInch integration was built fast via close collaboration and sprint-style work.
- DaoSasha described the implementation as smooth and achieved through joint dev effort.