Karpelès Reports Ledger Hardware Wallet Implants From Two More Resellers

More Ledger Devices Reported With Hidden Hardware

Gavin Wood, former CTO of Ethereum, has reported that hardware wallets sold by two additional resellers contain implanted tampering devices. This follows earlier claims about Ledger wallets being compromised during sale.

The reports focus on devices purchased outside of Southeast Asia.

Key Numbers

• Two more resellers are now linked to the implant reports


• Ledger states its German stock inspections found no signs of tampering


• Ledger's authenticity check tool cannot detect the added hardware

What Ledger Says

Ledger has stated that inspections of its German stock found no evidence of tampering. The company also noted that it has not verified a wallet drain connected to a device purchased outside Southeast Asia. Additionally, Ledger confirmed that its authenticity verification system is unable to detect the type of hardware implants being reported.

Why This Matters for Wallet Users

Ledger hardware wallets are physical devices designed to store cryptocurrency private keys offline. If devices sold through certain resellers have been tampered with, users could be at risk of having their funds stolen. The situation highlights the importance of buying crypto hardware from authorized sellers.

What Remains Unclear

There is a clear disagreement between Wood's reports and Ledger's findings. Ledger has not independently confirmed the drains linked to devices bought outside Southeast Asia, and the company's own verification tools cannot detect these implants. It remains unconfirmed whether the tampering occurred at the manufacturer level or through third-party resellers.

Sources

• The Defiant

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