Ledger definitively withdraws support for your nano s purse

The company will stop updating the software of the Nano sits most iconic device, due to technical limitations. They allege limitations regarding hardware memory, so they invite users to acquire more recent versions and migrate purses.

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• Ledger confirms that it will no longer offer active support or new functions to the Nano sits purse launched in 2016.
  
• Users may continue accessing basic functions, although it is recommended to migrate to new models.
  
• The decision has generated mixed reactions among cryptocurrency users.

Ledger, The recognized physical wallets manufacturer for cryptocurrencies, announced this week the definitive end of the support for its oldest model, the Ledger Nano snine years after its launch.

Although the company had officially withdraw the market device in 2022, it continued to provide limited maintenance to software. Now, that stage also comes to an end. The director of Technology of Ledger, Charles Guillemet, explained in a publication through his X account the reasons after this decision, emphasizing that memory restrictions are the most limiting aspect today.

Because Ledger ends the support of Nano s?

He Ledger Nano s It has a memory of just 320 KB, a space that is already practically saturated by essential applications such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and exchange services. This prevents the implementation of new modern functions.

According to Guillemet, these limitations prevent adopting key tools such as the simultaneous execution of multiple apps, advanced transactions, validation with Ledger Sync or direct exchanges from the device using UNISWAP.

“These new functions are fundamental to improve clarity, usability and, most importantly, security in the current crypto ecosystem,” Guillemet wrote in his X account.

What can current users do?

Despite the end of support, the Nano s It will remain functional for basic operations. Users can continue sending, receiving and exchanging cryptocurrencies as BTC and Eth.

Besides, Private keys stored on the device continue to be compatible with any other purse Ledger Modern or Wallet compatible with the standard BIP-39, Thanks to the use of a 24 words seed.

Ledger advises users to consider migration to more recent devices such as Nano s pluslaunched in April 2022. This model has greater capacity and is compatible with functions than the Nano s You can no longer execute.

The decision has generated a division of opinions on social networks. Some users accuse Ledger to force the purchase of new devices, warning about possible safety risks during the migration process.

Others, such as Marc Zeller, collaborator of the protocol Ave, They pointed out that it is a common practice to remove the support for obsolete hardware. However, he also criticized Ledger for not having interrupted the sales of the Nano S.

“It is reasonable that ancient chips reach their limit, but they should have stopped selling it much earlier.”Zeller commented.

Introduction of new functions in the middle of the transition

In parallel with the announcement, Ledger This week presented a new tool: the “Recovery Key”an additional physical key that allows users to quickly recover their wallets if they lose access.

This development seeks to strengthen safety and facilitate user experience in an environment where physical purses remain an entry barrier for many novice users.

He Ledger Nano s It was for years one of the devices most used by cryptocurrency enthusiasts and holders for its low cost, ease of use and compatibility with multiple digital assets.

However, the advancement of technology and the growing complexity of the crypto environment demand more robust tools, with greater memory and constant update capacity.

With this decision, Ledger It marks the closure of an important chapter in the history of physical walks, encouraging a transition to more modern and safe solutions.

Article written by a content editor. Edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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