The Ledger Podcast
#83 Ledger's Opensource Model : What's Next ?
Jul 25, 2024
Ian Rogers, CXO of Ledger, and Charles Guillemet, CTO, dive into Ledger’s open-source approach to digital ownership. They discuss the misconceptions about security in open source, especially in hardware. The duo explores how Ledger balances transparency and proprietary tech while addressing challenges in securing hardware wallets. They reveal the complexities of open source software versus hardware, the importance of physical security, and the critical need for genuine security practices, all while paving the way for future innovations.
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Quick takeaways
- Ledger's commitment to open source development fosters community engagement while balancing the need for proprietary security features in their ecosystem.
- The use of dedicated secure hardware, like smart card technology, significantly enhances the protection of users' digital assets against various threats.
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Ledger's Open Source Philosophy
Ledger embraces open source principles and actively develops open platforms for developers to create applications on their ecosystem. While Ledger supports open source development, not all of its code is open source due to certain architectural and security considerations. For instance, the company maintains a proprietary operating system that leverages countermeasures built into secure hardware, ensuring the highest levels of security for users' assets. By sharing some components on GitHub, Ledger encourages community involvement and transparency, allowing developers to build and integrate their decentralized applications within the Ledger environment.
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