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Ledger  Chief Experience Officer on the Future of Bitcoin Self-Custody | Ian Rodgers

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Nov 11, 2025
Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger, shares insights on the innovative Ledger Nano Gen 5 and its e-ink touchscreen. He emphasizes enhanced usability for hardware wallets, discussing how these developments streamline user onboarding. The conversation dives into secure element architecture, Ledger's strategic evolution from Bitcoin cold storage to comprehensive digital value management, and practical recovery solutions. Ian also touches on multi-sig setups, addressing how Ledger is catering to diverse user needs while advocating for broader adoption.
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INSIGHT

Secure Touchscreen At Nano Price

  • Ledger built the Nano Gen 5 to bring touchscreen usability to an affordable Nano price point.
  • They drove the secure-element to power an e-ink touchscreen so signing stays inside the secure element.
ANECDOTE

Tony Fadell's 'B2G' Warning

  • Ian told Tony Fadell that Ledger needed to evolve from 'B2G' to consumer-friendly design.
  • That feedback led Ledger to prioritize touchscreen usability and simplified onboarding.
ADVICE

Let The Screen Prove The Transaction

  • Prioritize screen security so users can verify transactions on-device rather than trusting external displays.
  • Use e-ink and low-color screens that secure elements can drive for secure signing UX.
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