Ledger expands Tezos support with native Etherlink integration, future staking features

• Ledger’s Tezos integration enables Clear Signing, full account visibility, swaps, and secure interaction with Etherlink DeFi protocols across Ledger’s desktop and mobile apps.
• More than 10 million XTZ are already delegated via Ledger, with upcoming native staking set to deepen participation while preserving full self-custody.
• Ledger users also gain secure access to emerging real-world asset use cases on Etherlink, including uranium tokenization via Uranium.io.

Leading digital asset security provider Ledger announced earlier today that it has extended its support for the Tezos ecosystem with the introduction of native integration for Etherlink, the blockchain’s EVM-compatible Layer 2 solution. 

Per official documentation, the integration is expected to bring institutional-grade hardware wallet security to users of the growing Etherlink network while also introducing upcoming native staking capabilities for the Tezos platform.

Ledger’s relationship with Tezos goes back to 2019, when the company first enabled delegation for the proof-of-stake blockchain. 

Currently, more than 10 million tez (XTZ) tokens are delegated via Ledger Wallet for voting power, and the addition of native staking is projected to increase user participation in network security while also unlocking additional yield opportunities.

Users can now access Etherlink-based tez and benefit from Clear Signing for transfers directly through Ledger’s hardware signers and wallet applications. 

The integration provides full account visualization with balance tracking and transaction history across both desktop and mobile platforms, alongside swap functionality through Ledger Wallet.

Ledger commits to security upgrades on Tezos and Etherlink

“Uncompromising security is an essential for users of Tezos and Etherlink, and this made enhanced support in the Ledger ecosystem a top priority,” said Charles Guillemet, chief technology officer at Ledger. “With hardware-enforced clear signing for every Tezos and Etherlink transaction, users can confidently interact with DeFi knowing their assets are protected by Ledger’s uncompromising security.”

Etherlink’s sub-second confirmation times and transaction fees below $0.01 have made it one of the go-to options for cost-conscious DeFi applications.

Etherlink’s total value locked (TVL) rose to $82.73 million by the third quarter of 2025, and this was a 56.4% quarter-on-quarter growth. The network has attracted major DeFi protocols, including Curve, Morpho, and Uniswap, providing Ledger users with secure access to a growing ecosystem of decentralized financial services.

How will Etherlink integration impact real-world asset self-custody? 

Beyond established DeFi protocols, Ledger users will gain access to emerging platforms that bring tokenized real-world assets into the ecosystem. 

Uranium.io, which launched on Etherlink in December 2024, has pioneered the tokenization of physical uranium through its xU3O8 token. Each token represents ownership of physical uranium stored at facilities operated by Cameco, one of the world’s largest uranium providers.

The platform has since expanded its utility through integration with lending protocols. Holders can now deposit xU3O8 tokens to unlock liquidity and access Etherlink’s DeFi ecosystem and also maintain exposure to uranium. This addresses what has historically been an opaque over-the-counter market with limited liquidity options for most investors.

Anthony Hayot, head of DeFi partnerships at Nomadic Labs, stated, “This integration represents a significant step in making Tezos and Etherlink assets more accessible to users who prioritize security,” adding that “We’re ensuring that our ecosystem benefits from industry-leading hardware wallet protection whilst maintaining the seamless user experience that drives adoption.”

Ledger’s staking implementation will enable users to maintain full control over their assets while selecting validators and earning passive rewards.

Ledger has sold more than 8 million devices to users in over 165 countries. Its Donjon security team has also been a critical resource for securing digital assets in a crypto space that lost close to $3 billion to exploits in 2025.