Today, the Cardano Foundation has announced that it is integrating Ledger hardware wallet devices in its ecosystem to enhance its security features.

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This integration will allow ADA holders to transfer their digital assets directly from their software wallets to Ledger’s more secure hardware wallet - Ledger Nano S.

A dedicated Cardano app in the Ledger wallet will help to create a seamless experience to the users.

Michael Parsons, the Cardano Foundation’s chairman and executive director, said: “The ability to hold digital currency funds securely is front of mind for many users. Ledger has extensive experience in the cyber security industry, specifically with smart cards and secure embedded operating systems. This fact, combined with Ledger’s position as the leading bitcoin and cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer, will provide ADA holders reassurance that their digital assets are securely held.”

Cryptocurrency and  Blockchain  Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamper with. The Evolution of BlockchainBlockchain was originally invented by an individual or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The purpose of blockchain was originally to serve as the public transaction ledger of Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.In particular, bundles of transaction data, called “blocks”, are added to the ledger in a chronological fashion, forming a “chain.” These blocks include things like date, time, dollar amount, and (in some cases) the public addresses of the sender and the receiver.The computers responsible for upholding a blockchain network are called “nodes.” These nodes carry out the duties necessary to confirm the transactions and add them to the ledger. In exchange for their work, the nodes receive rewards in the form of crypto tokens.By storing data via a peer-to-peer network (P2P), blockchain controls for a wide range of risks that are traditionally inherent with data being held centrally.Of note, P2P blockchain networks lack centralized points of vulnerability. Consequently, hackers cannot exploit these networks via normalized means nor does the network possess a central failure point.In order to hack or alter a blockchain’s ledger, more than half of the nodes must be compromised. Looking ahead, blockchain technology is an area of extensive research across multiple industries, including financial services and payments, among others. Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned.) In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamper with. The Evolution of BlockchainBlockchain was originally invented by an individual or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The purpose of blockchain was originally to serve as the public transaction ledger of Bitcoin, the world’s first cryptocurrency.In particular, bundles of transaction data, called “blocks”, are added to the ledger in a chronological fashion, forming a “chain.” These blocks include things like date, time, dollar amount, and (in some cases) the public addresses of the sender and the receiver.The computers responsible for upholding a blockchain network are called “nodes.” These nodes carry out the duties necessary to confirm the transactions and add them to the ledger. In exchange for their work, the nodes receive rewards in the form of crypto tokens.By storing data via a peer-to-peer network (P2P), blockchain controls for a wide range of risks that are traditionally inherent with data being held centrally.Of note, P2P blockchain networks lack centralized points of vulnerability. Consequently, hackers cannot exploit these networks via normalized means nor does the network possess a central failure point.In order to hack or alter a blockchain’s ledger, more than half of the nodes must be compromised. Looking ahead, blockchain technology is an area of extensive research across multiple industries, including financial services and payments, among others. Read this Term consultancy firm Cryptonomy was given the responsibility for the integration of Ledger’s  Cold Storage  Cold Storage Cold storage is a computer system or mode of operation that is designed for the retention of inactive data, in this case private keys for cryptocurrencies. This helps put up resilient barriers against theft by hackers and malware, and is often a necessary security protocol especially dealing with large amounts of Bitcoin.In order to “own” a cryptocurrency, one must be in control of a cryptocurrency’s private keys. As such, private keys are long strings of random characters that can be used to send cryptocoins.Benefits of Cold StorageMany cryptocurrency experts recommend that you don’t keep your coins on an exchange at all rather, keeping them in a cold wallet of your own. Overall, cold storage helps control for a number of threats such as theft.This includes signing transactions with private keys in an offline environment. However, transactions initiated online are temporarily transferred to an offline wallet kept on a device such as a USB, CD, hard drive, paper, or offline computer. This itself creates risks that must be accounted for.These private keys can be stored in several different ways. By extension, when they are stored inside of a device that is connected to the internet, they are said to be in a hot wallet.When they are stored in a device (i.e. a hardware wallet) that is not connected to the internet, or on a piece of paper (a paper wallet), they are said to be in cold storage.Because cryptocurrencies that are kept in cold storage do not have an active connection with the internet, cold storage is considered to be a much safer method of keeping coins secure. After all, you can’t hack into a piece of paper.When searching for a cryptocurrency exchange, it is imperative to make sure that the exchanges you use keep their cryptocurrencies in cold storage. This vastly reduces the risk of losing the funds that you keep on an exchange to a hacker. Cold storage is a computer system or mode of operation that is designed for the retention of inactive data, in this case private keys for cryptocurrencies. This helps put up resilient barriers against theft by hackers and malware, and is often a necessary security protocol especially dealing with large amounts of Bitcoin.In order to “own” a cryptocurrency, one must be in control of a cryptocurrency’s private keys. As such, private keys are long strings of random characters that can be used to send cryptocoins.Benefits of Cold StorageMany cryptocurrency experts recommend that you don’t keep your coins on an exchange at all rather, keeping them in a cold wallet of your own. Overall, cold storage helps control for a number of threats such as theft.This includes signing transactions with private keys in an offline environment. However, transactions initiated online are temporarily transferred to an offline wallet kept on a device such as a USB, CD, hard drive, paper, or offline computer. This itself creates risks that must be accounted for.These private keys can be stored in several different ways. By extension, when they are stored inside of a device that is connected to the internet, they are said to be in a hot wallet.When they are stored in a device (i.e. a hardware wallet) that is not connected to the internet, or on a piece of paper (a paper wallet), they are said to be in cold storage.Because cryptocurrencies that are kept in cold storage do not have an active connection with the internet, cold storage is considered to be a much safer method of keeping coins secure. After all, you can’t hack into a piece of paper.When searching for a cryptocurrency exchange, it is imperative to make sure that the exchanges you use keep their cryptocurrencies in cold storage. This vastly reduces the risk of losing the funds that you keep on an exchange to a hacker. Read this Term wallets and the Cardano blockchain's native token ADA.

CEO of Cryptonomy Jonathan Turrall said: “We are pleased to be working closely with the Cardano and Ledger teams to deliver industry-leading security technology for holders of ADA.”

Ledger is the leading cold storage device in the world right now, and due to its secure environment, demand for it is growing exponentially. In 2017 alone, the firm sold 1 million units of its hardware wallets, compared to only 3,000 in the previous year. Because of the high demand, the company is facing a massive backlog of orders and there is currently a waiting period of almost two months to get the popular Ledger Nano S.

What is Cardano?

Cardano is one of the major blockchain projects in the blockchain space today. With its third generation proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, Cardano addresses the three major issues which have been troubling many blockchains – sustainability, scalability, and interoperability.

Cardano’s blockchain is two-layered, and this multi-layer design gives the blockchain the flexibility to evolve without undergoing any forks.

Currently, Cardano is the fifth largest coin in the market with a market cap of over $12 billion, according to coinmarketcap.com. Such massive acceptance of a four-month-old blockchain project in the market is very impressive.

According to a prediction by Finder.com, a price comparison website of the financial domain, Cardano will be the third largest cryptocurrency by the end of 2018.