🏡 The Crash Makes A Case For Self-Custody

Discover the news of the week [View in Browser]( [Gif Ledger Bites]( 29/04/2022 🔥 It’s a special week at Ledger… we will soon be launching our own browser extension, [Ledger Connect]( enabling you to easily & safely connect your Ledger accounts to Web3 apps and without the need for third-party software wallets.Intrigued? [Sign up]( for the beta waiting list now! [Sign Up to 'Ledger Connect' Beta Test →]( [Figures] [a16z]( [BAYC]( The World's Most Popular Wallet Just Got Better. [Shop Ledger Nano S Plus →]( [In the know] [Coinbase warns that users could lose their crypto in the case of a bankruptcy.]( Due to new rules recently set by the SEC, Coinbase disclosed in its earnings report that a bankruptcy would absorb crypto held by users. [Business Insider explains how you can gain more control over your money.]( The article depicts step by step the process of transferring crypto from a centralized exchange to Ledger. It reads: “It’s mostly seamless.” [Russia to legalize crypto as a means of payment “sooner or later.”]( Industry and Trade Minister Manturov said "the question is, when this happens, how it will be regulated. (...) But everyone tends to understand that ... sooner or later this will be implemented, in some format or other." [Buterin opens up about contradictions in his Web3 values.]( Among many conflicts, he cites his love for decentralization and his realization that he agrees with intellectual elites… as well as his desire to see more countries adopt crypto and his realization that these experiments are more likely to be centralized. [Despite the sell-off, Microstrategy CEO expects Bitcoin “to go into the millions.”]( “We are in it for the long term,” Michael Saylor said, adding that “the meltdown of LUNA is going to accelerate the regulations of stablecoins and security tokens.” [Ledger is at Veecon conference! And don't forget to sign up for the Scabshop x Ledger PREMINT at Veecon conference.]( You can win a Shop Pass and NFT tattoo appointment. Winners will be announced 19/5, 20/5 and 21/5 at 4pm CDT. Wanna share our Biiiiiites with a friend ? [Send →]( [Insight of the week] Seamlessly Connect To The Web3 Galaxy [ledger connect]( During Permissionless, the world’s largest DeFi event, our VP of Product Charles Hamel took the stage to introduce [“Ledger Connect,”]( our upcoming crypto wallet extension. In this weekly insight, we explain why it’s a major milestone and how we plan to attract the next billion users. Bringing security & convenience at the heart of Web3 Both newcomers and Web3 users must understand that beyond day-to-day crypto events, the next phase of the Internet is currently unfolding before our eyes. In the 1990s, Web1 was “read only.” Since the 2000s, Web2 has brought dynamic capabilities by enabling us to publish content and interact with it. But the issue is that you don’t own the content that you publish in Web2. That’s where Web3 adds value by allowing for true digital ownership. Web3 should be based on true self-custody… or it will just look like another centralized Web2 with crypto as a new ingredient. Across the world, the current market meltdown has also increased third-party risks, putting your digital assets in danger when stored by centralized custodians, and highlighting the [crucial need for self-custody](. Each digital revolution creates new needs for hardware. The next generation of Web3 hardware that we are building at Ledger combines three crucial properties: self-custody (to prevent third-party risks), security (to prevent hacks) and convenience (to bring volume). As an exponential number of people are set to enter the space, they need the convenience of Web2 combined with the security of Web3. We are here to bring them just that. “Ledger Connect”: A new milestone for Web3 users “Ledger Connect” - thoroughly explained in our [blogpost]( - is our upcoming crypto wallet extension that will enable you to seamlessly connect to Web3 apps from anywhere with your [Ledger Nano X]( with full security and convenience. Simply put, you won't need any [third-party wallet dependencies]( to dive into [Web3]( anymore. Besides bringing convenience, Ledger Connect will add a new security layer called “Web3 Check.” If a Web3 app looks suspicious, “Ledger Connect” will automatically warn you about potential security issues. For Charles Hamel, VP of Product at Ledger, “Ledger Connect is easy, smart and safe. Easy because it connects your wallet directly to your browser, with no hackable software wallet in the middle. Smart because it only requires one extension for multiple blockchains. And safe thanks to our new feature that warns you about potential risks before you sign on a device and that we call “Web3 check.” It’s too often believed that security comes at the expense of convenience. At Ledger, we are here to bring the best standards on both sides. [I wanna know more] Ledger Connect simplifies the world’s most secure Web3 experience. Learn more [here]( and sign up to the beta [here.]( Coindesk featured our new product launch. Read it [here](. [Self-custody]( is the future of finance. It might seem like one more intimidating side of crypto. But it’s nothing to fear! With the right tools and advice, being your own bank is no big deal. [Inside Ledger] Are you at [Veecon]( Our VeeFriends X Ledger Nano X raffle opens tomorrow! Come by our VeeCon booth (Level 2 East, #6) to scan a special Garyvee designed POAP and be entered to win the chance to purchase 1/555 special VeeFriends Nano X. Winners will be announced May 21st at noon. We've partnered with @scabshop to offer @veecon ticket holders the chance to win an NFT tattoo appointment with artists [@scampbell333]( and [@sashatattooing]( Winners will be announced May 19th, 20th & 21st at 4pm CDT. Sign up through the PREMINT link: [( Everyone knows BAYC… and now everyone knows their official token Apecoin. APE is now available in [Ledger Live]( [Images of the week] Our VP Product Charles Hamel explained our new milestone for Web3 users at Permissionless. [Image of the week]( How did you like our newsletter this week? [😍 I buy! 😐 I hodl! 😭 I sell!](//surveys.hotjar.com/ed5551c5-7004-42b8-81dd-ff6f5f399685) [unsubscribe]( [Ledger]( Follow us on: [Ledger YouTube]( [Ledger Twitter]( [Ledger Instagram]( [Ledger Facebook]( [Ledger TikTok]( & listen to our podcast [here](. This email was sent to you because you signed up at Ledger.com or purchased a Ledger product. We respect your right to privacy. Read our [Privacy Policy]( and [Cookie Policy](. © Ledger SAS 2020. 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