Why Should I Use Electrum to Speed Up Slow Bitcoin (BTC) Transactions with My Ledger Wallet?
A slow Bitcoin (BTC) transaction often occurs when the fee attached is low during periods of high network activity. This results in transactions with higher fees being processed faster, causing delays for those with lower fees. Your funds remain secure, but you can use tools like Electrum with your Ledger Wallet to increase the fee […]
Setting up Your Bitcoin Full Node with Ledger Live
Setting up Ledger Live with your own Bitcoin full node provides optimal privacy and stronger guarantees on your balances. This advanced feature allows you to synchronize and send transactions without relying on Ledger’s explorers. How Does the Bitcoin Full Node Connection Work?Ledger Live typically connects to Ledger’s Bitcoin explorers by default, providing fast account synchronization. […]
How to add a Bitcoin account to Ledger Live with your Ledger device
To add a Bitcoin (BTC) account in Ledger Live, follow these steps: In Ledger Live, navigate to the ‘Accounts’ tab and select ‘+ Add account’.In the drop-down menu, select Bitcoin (BTC) and click on ‘Continue’.You will be prompted to open the Bitcoin app on your Ledger device by using its buttons.After selecting a name for […]
Is the Bitcoin Lightning Network supported in Ledger Live?
Currently, both Ledger and Ledger Live do not offer support for the Bitcoin Lightning Network. To use the Lightning Network, you would need to transfer your Bitcoin to a wallet that supports it. Before you startDownload and install Ledger Live on your computer. You can learn more about how to get started with Ledger Live […]
Why should I use a Taproot account in Ledger Live?
Taproot accounts can create more efficient and private Bitcoin transactions. Taproot introduces an improved cryptographic scheme called Schnorr signatures. Transactions that leverage Schnorr signatures take up less space inside Bitcoin blocks and are easier to verify. While this won’t translate into a dramatic reduction in transaction cost, Taproot users might notice a slight improvement in […]
How to Create a Bitcoin Taproot Account in Ledger Live
This guide explains the Taproot upgrade to the Bitcoin network, its implications for Ledger users, and the steps to create a Bitcoin Taproot account in Ledger Live. What is Taproot?Taproot is a significant upgrade to the Bitcoin network, introduced on November 14, 2021, at block height 709,632. It enhances Bitcoin’s privacy, efficiency, and smart contract […]
How to Troubleshoot ‘API HTTP 5xx’ Errors with My Ledger Wallet
If you encounter ‘API HTTP 500/503’ errors in Ledger Live while managing your Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Dash (DASH), Polkadot (DOT), Zcash (ZEC), Solana (SOL), or Qtum (QTUM) accounts, follow these steps to resolve the issue. Understanding ‘API HTTP 500/503’ ErrorsYou may see the message “Sorry, try again. The server […]
Why Am I Seeing ‘Unable to Locate this TxnHash’ Error with My Ledger Wallet?
The error message “Unable to locate this Transaction Hash” or “Sorry, We are unable to locate this TxnHash” typically indicates that a transaction is stuck locally and wasn’t properly submitted to the blockchain by Ledger Live.Understanding the ErrorBlockchain Explorers: This error can typically be verified on block explorers for the network used: Ethereum: Etherscan.ioBinance Smart […]
Why Don’t I See My Reserve Rights (RSR) v2 Tokens in Ledger Live?
If you’re not seeing your Reserve Rights (RSR) v2 tokens in Ledger Live after the airdrop from RSR v1, it’s due to the airdrop process not emitting a transfer event. Transfer events are how smart contracts notify external interfaces like Ledger Live about token transfers. To make your RSR v2 balance visible in Ledger Live, […]
What to Do in Case of Network Service Disruption with Your Ledger Wallet
Service disruptions can occasionally affect your ability to manage or view your assets on the impacted network within Ledger Live. Here’s what you can do if you encounter such issues: Steps to Navigate Network Service DisruptionsWait for the Issue to Be Resolved: Service disruptions are often temporary and are typically resolved by our technical team […]