Ledger to cancel Nano hardware wallet model

• While Nano devices already in use still function, future compatibility with apps and protocols is not guaranteed.
• Ledger advises all Nano owners to ensure they have safely backed up their 24-word secret recovery phrase.
• The decision to suspend Nano’s hardware wallet has been heavily criticized.

In a debate-rising move across the Crypto Community, Ledger announced it would be canceling its longtime Nano hardware wallet.

The announcement comes as part of Ledger’s Spring 2025 update, marking the end of an era of one of the most widely used crypto security devices launched in 2016.

Nano S has reached technical limits

ledger It is listed Nano hardware has reached technical limitations, making it increasingly difficult to support modern blockchain applications and advanced security features.

According to the company, the limited flash memory and RAM on the device are a major constraint on today’s evolving cryptographic environment.

The Nano S was originally equipped with a secure element chip (ST31H320) that provided 320 kb of flash memory, which was sufficient at release.

However, Ledger says that memory is no longer sufficient to support features such as clear sign, ledger recovery, NFT transfer, tall chain and Uniswap swap, or multiple apps running simultaneously.

The company emphasized that while the Nano S is still available, it has not received firmware updates, security patches or new app support.

Ledger wants Nano users to upgrade

Ledger is urging customers to move to newer models such as the Nano S Plus, Nano X, Ledger Stax, or the recently introduced Ledger Flex.

The company claims that upgraded devices will come with more storage, ease of use and compatibility with upcoming blockchain technology.

Ledger has also introduced the Ledger Recovery key, a new offline tool for recovering private keys that work without the Internet or cloud services.

This innovation allows users to protect their keys with pins and securely store them on smart cards accessible via NFC, avoiding the identity verification process that has sparked criticism of its predecessor, Ledger Recover.

Despite these additions, the transition from the NanoS is not smooth in the eyes of many long-time users.

Repulsion against forced transition

Many crypto users have expressed disappointment and anger at what they describe as a sudden, unnecessary abortion.

On platforms like X (formerly Twitter), users argue that Nano is accusing him of staying functional and that ledgers are pushing for forced upgrades that compromise trust.

One user called Ledger @Bayc5511 criticizes the company for ignoring customers who purchased Nano devices on the 2021-2023 Bull Run.

What is this about fuck @ledger Why are you canceling support for Nano? I’m sure the majority of people in 2021-2023 use this device as their primary hardware wallet. A company that is absolutely worthless will never buy another ledger product again. https://t.co/coajuy0n3l

– ⁵⁵¹¹🍌 (@bayc5511) June 25th, 2025

Another user @stryed0r pointed out that memory limits have always been present and are not a valid reason to discontinue support now.

“Hardware has reached a limit on what can be supported. The memory capacity of a device limits the number of apps that can be installed at once, making it difficult to manage multiple assets and blockchains.”
This has always been the case!

It’s not a proper reason.

-stryed0r🛸 (@stryed0r) June 26, 2025

These sentiments reflect broader concerns that ledgers are abandoning backward compatibility, thereby putting the trust they spent years at risk.

The ledger defends that decision

In response to the backlash, ledger reiterated that Nano reached end-of-life status in 2022, and this final phase-up was part of a long-standing transition.

The company has revealed that the Nano S Plus, which holds the same form factor but includes more memory and ongoing support, is still operating perfectly.

To facilitate shifting, Ledger offers a 20% discount to users who upgrade from the Nano S to new devices.

Despite this gesture, many users are seeking free exchanges and arguing that security should not cost extra costs for early adopters.

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