Ledger Phasing Out Nano S Software Support, Here’s Why

Charles Guillemet, the Chief Technology Officer at Ledger, announced in a post on X that the Ledger Nano S hardware wallet will no longer receive software updates. 

Although it was officially retired in 2022, the Nano S has received some limited updates since then. However, Ledger has now decided to stop all software support for this model due to major hardware limitations.

Users to Upgrade to Nano S Plus

Guillemet explained that the Nano S does not have enough memory to support new security features and multiple applications. 

He pointed out that apps like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), LedgerOS, and exchange apps already fill almost all the memory on the device. This limits the ability to add new features, which is crucial in today’s changing digital asset ecosystem.

Although support for the Nano S has ended, users can still use their devices for basic functions such as sending, receiving, and swapping funds. However, users will not receive any future security updates or new application support. Meanwhile, Ledger has encouraged users to upgrade to the Ledger Nano S Plus, which launched in 2022. 

It is worth noting that Ledger’s decision aligns with its aim of focusing on newer devices. This change helps the company focus on secure, innovative, and scalable hardware solutions.

Ledger Teases Collaboration With Pudgy Penguins

Recall that Ledger has hinted at a collaboration with the popular Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection, Pudgy Penguins. 

Interestingly, the announcement sparked excitement within the crypto community. This upcoming initiative is part of Ledger’s broader effort to expand its operations in the crypto industry.

Ledger posted a cryptic message including geographical coordinates, suggesting the event will be launched in Dubai. As reported by TheCoinRise, the details of the partnership remain unknown.

Ledger Faces Discord Breach

Meanwhile, the hardware wallet provider is under the cybersecurity microscope after confirming that its Discord server was briefly compromised. A malicious actor exploited the account of a contracted moderator to post a fraudulent message urging users to verify their recovery phrases via a phishing link.

While Ledger has insisted the incident was isolated and internal security measures have been tightened, the breach highlights a recurring vulnerability in community-driven platforms. As of now, Ledger has not confirmed whether any wallets were compromised and has yet to issue a public statement beyond the Discord update.