March 6, 2024
–
1 min read
News
The new Polkadot Ledger app is designed to easily manage different parts of the Polkadot network, like parachains and relay chain, even when there are updates. It was made as a result of community requests, and it brings together control of the network into one easy-to-use app. It's made to add new features without losing security. We found out that to make something really secure, we had to make changes on the node. Several alternatives were analyzed and each has advantages and disadvantages.

The new Polkadot Ledger app is designed to easily manage different parts of the Polkadot network, like parachains and relay chain, even when there are updates. It was made as a result of community requests, and it brings together control of the network into one easy-to-use app. It's made to add new features without losing security.
We found out that to make something really secure, we had to make changes on the node. Several alternatives were analyzed and each has advantages and disadvantages. This approach was the best but it needed effort from the 3 parties: Parity Technologies, Alzymologist Oy and Zondax. Leading to this app in order to give the Polkadot network a reliable and secure way to check transactions. The app is set to benefit the entire range of Substrate-based chains within the Polkadot ecosystem, offering a standardized, easy-to-implement solution for any wallet or key management system, backed by comprehensive documentation and libraries.
We have ensured safety and security by adopting clear signing on most all pallets and methods, avoiding illegible hashes, and making signatures human-readable. Although, some of them use non-human-readable data.
This app is a step forward for the Polkadot network, improving safety for transactions and making the whole network more stable. We're excited about the support it's received and we are convinced it is a great move in the right direction for the ecosystem. Our aim is to offer strong, high-quality, and secure options for all users.
Read More
Polkadot Ledger App Updated with ECDSA and 20-Byte Address Support
The Polkadot Universal App for Ledger devices has just been updated to support Ethereum-style 20-byte addresses and ECDSA signatures, significantly improving compatibility with emerging Substrate-based chains like Mythos.
Kadena Upgraded on Ledger: Secure Your Assets with Confidence
Kadena's Ledger App upgrade is live! Zondax, with 50+ apps, delivers top-tier security. A robust partnership for seamless, secure crypto asset management.
Polkadot Ledger App: Improved Compatibility and Transaction Clarity
The Polkadot Ledger App has been updated with Gen5 support, a modern NBGL UI, clearer asset transaction displays, and improved signing reliability. The new version is already available to install via Ledger Live
Other Articles

News
Security
May 28, 2025
The Polkadot Universal App for Ledger devices has just been updated to support Ethereum-style 20-byte addresses and ECDSA signatures, significantly improving compatibility with emerging Substrate-based chains like Mythos.

February 20, 2025
Kadena's Ledger App upgrade is live! Zondax, with 50+ apps, delivers top-tier security. A robust partnership for seamless, secure crypto asset management.

News
January 6, 2026
The Polkadot Ledger App has been updated with Gen5 support, a modern NBGL UI, clearer asset transaction displays, and improved signing reliability. The new version is already available to install via Ledger Live
Kadena's Ledger App upgrade is live! Zondax, with 50+ apps, delivers top-tier security. A robust partnership for seamless, secure crypto asset management.

News
The Polkadot Ledger App has been updated with Gen5 support, a modern NBGL UI, clearer asset transaction displays, and improved signing reliability. The new version is already available to install via Ledger Live
