Ledger Ships Stax Wallet After Year-Long Delay

After months of delays, Ledger has finally started shipping its new Ledger Stax hardware wallet to customers who pre-ordered it over a year ago. The company initially announced the product at its Web3 developer event, Ledger Op3n, on December 6, 2022. They partnered with Tony Fadell, the creator of the iPod, to develop the Ledger Stax.

Originally scheduled for release in March 2023, the Ledger Stax faced significant manufacturing delays. Many customers expressed frustration and doubt about their orders on social media. Now, fourteen months after the planned release, Ledger confirmed in a press release that the hardware wallets are being shipped.

Ian Rogers, Ledger’s chief experience officer, acknowledged the lengthy process but emphasized the quality improvements made during the delay. “When you try to build world firsts, there are always going to be challenges. It was long and difficult, but with resilience, we have delivered on the vision for Ledger Stax as we presented it at Ledger Op3n in December 2022.”

Rogers highlighted that the device is being shipped in its version 1.4 state, which is more refined than typical new devices that often launch in a version 0.9 state. “The extra time has allowed us to ensure the Ledger Stax operating system is refined with more features than if we had released it in March 2023,” Rogers added.

Discussing Fadell’s involvement, Rogers praised the design contributions made by the iPod creator. “Tony is uncompromising when it comes to ease of use for customers. Ledger is uncompromising on security and self-custody of digital assets,” Rogers stated. He noted that Fadell’s input helped make the device more appealing and user-friendly, while Ledger ensured robust security.

Rogers also mentioned that Fadell’s contribution helped Ledger connect with new partners and aim for a secure supply chain. This collaboration is seen as crucial for bringing the hardware wallet experience to a broader audience and enhancing the appeal of self-custody of digital assets.