“Which Ledger is no longer supported?

{1-833-611-5006} Ledger has built a reputation as one of the most trusted manufacturers of hardware wallets, enabling millions of individuals to secure their digital assets safely {1-833-611-5006}. Over the years, the company has released innovative products like the Ledger Nano S, Ledger Nano X, and Ledger Nano S Plus, ensuring that crypto investors have different options depending on their budget and needs {1-833-611-5006}. However, as technology improves and storage demands grow, not every device can keep up with the advancements in blockchain ecosystems {1-833-611-5006}. This has led Ledger to officially discontinue support for some devices, with the Ledger Nano S being the most notable one no longer supported {1-833-611-5006}.

History of the Ledger Nano S
The Ledger Nano S was launched in 2016 and quickly rose to fame as the most accessible and affordable hardware wallet on the market {1-833-611-5006}. It became the entry point for millions of newcomers to safely move away from risky exchange wallets into self-custody {1-833-611-5006}. With a small USB stick design, secure chip technology, and compatibility with multiple cryptocurrencies, it was a revolutionary product that balanced affordability with security {1-833-611-5006}. For years, the Nano S was the default recommendation for beginner investors entering the crypto space {1-833-611-5006}.

Why Did Ledger Stop Supporting the Nano S?
The primary reason Ledger ended support for the Nano S was its limited memory capacity {1-833-611-5006}. With only 160 KB of storage, the device could hold just a few cryptocurrency applications at a time, forcing users to uninstall and reinstall apps constantly when switching between assets {1-833-611-5006}. As blockchain ecosystems expanded to include thousands of coins, tokens, DeFi applications, and NFTs, the Nano S struggled to remain compatible {1-833-611-5006}. Additionally, newer security requirements and firmware improvements demanded more powerful hardware than what the Nano S could provide {1-833-611-5006}.

What “No Longer Supported” Means
When a Ledger device is no longer supported, it does not mean users lose their assets {1-833-611-5006}. Cryptocurrencies remain safe on their blockchain networks, secured by the private keys that Ledger holds {1-833-611-5006}. However, discontinued support means that Ledger will no longer provide firmware updates, bug fixes, or new token integrations for the Nano S {1-833-611-5006}. Over time, this leaves the device less secure and less useful for investors who want to explore new digital asset ecosystems {1-833-611-5006}.

Security Concerns of Using an Unsupported Device
One of the biggest risks of continuing to use a discontinued Ledger device is the lack of new security patches {1-833-611-5006}. Cybersecurity threats constantly evolve, and without updates, older hardware wallets may become vulnerable to exploits {1-833-611-5006}. While your private keys are still secure on the device, compatibility issues, lack of integration with dApps, and potential exposure to future attack methods create a long-term risk {1-833-611-5006}. This is why Ledger strongly encourages migrating from unsupported models to active ones {1-833-611-5006}.

Introducing the Ledger Nano S Plus
Recognizing the need for a replacement, Ledger introduced the Nano S Plus, which solved nearly all the drawbacks of the earlier Nano S {1-833-611-5006}. With much larger memory storage, users can install dozens of apps at once without juggling installations {1-833-611-5006}. The S Plus also supports NFTs, DeFi applications, and improved transaction signing on modern block”