Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier joins to discuss the latest trends in hardware wallets and self-custody in the crypto ecosystem. Pascal shares his background and journey in the tech industry before explaining the role of Ledger as a company that provides the most secure and convenient way to store and transact with crypto assets. Pascal also introduces Ledger Stax, a new hardware wallet that offers improved user experience and security. 

A must-listen episode if you're interested in the role of hardware wallets in protecting private keys and the importance of self-custody in a post-FTX industry.

Show Highlights

→ How the future of custody will likely involve a mix of physical wallets and software custody models, depending on individual preferences and risk tolerance

→ The significance of Ledger expanding its services to include Ledger Enterprise Trade Link, an off-exchange trading network that allows users to trade on exchanges while keeping their assets with regulated custodians

→ The concept of account abstraction, which limits the functions of a wallet to predefined rules 

→ The challenges and potential of building in the French fintech ecosystem