Ledger® Live Wallet – Getting Started™™®Exódus® Web3 Wallet | Exódus® Browser Extension
Introduction
This short presentation explains how to get started with two widely used non-custodial wallet ecosystems: Ledger® Live (hardware + desktop/mobile manager) and the Exódus® Web3 Wallet browser extension. You will learn what each tool does, step-by-step setup highlights, key differences, and security best practices so you can begin interacting with crypto and Web3 safely.
What they are
Ledger® Live — an app used with Ledger hardware wallets (Nano models). Ledger Live manages accounts, installs apps on your device, and interacts with blockchains while keeping private keys inside secure hardware.
Exódus® Web3 Wallet (Browser Extension) — a multi-chain extension that turns Chrome/Brave into a Web3 gateway. It stores private keys locally in the browser extension and lets you connect to dApps, NFTs, and DeFi.
Quick setup — Ledger® Live (high level)
- Buy only from official sellers and open package securely.
- Download Ledger Live from the official Ledger website and install it on your computer or phone.
- Power on your Ledger device and follow Ledger Live's guided setup to create a new wallet or recover an existing one (write the seed phrase on paper; never type it into a webpage).
- Use Ledger Live to add blockchain accounts and install apps on your device when needed.
Quick setup — Exódus® Web3 Wallet (browser)
- Install the official Exodus Web3 browser extension from the publisher’s site or the Chrome Web Store.
- Create a new wallet or import an existing wallet using a recovery phrase (keep it secure and offline).
- Connect to dApps by approving requests from the extension; review addresses and transaction details before approving.
Security & best practices
Security is the single most important consideration. Never disclose your recovery phrase to anyone; Ledger and Exodus teams will never ask. Always verify downloads via official domains and checksums where available. Beware of phishing pages, fake apps, and social engineering.
Prefer hardware wallets (Ledger) for larger holdings because the private keys remain isolated on the device. For everyday dApp interactions you can use Exodus Web3, but limit funds and avoid storing large amounts in a browser extension.
Practical workflow tips
If you own a Ledger device, use Ledger Live for account management and pair it with supported software wallets only through recommended bridges. Use Exodus Web3 for convenience when exploring NFTs or small DeFi trades, but move long-term holdings to hardware.
Always check the transaction fee, destination address, and contract approval scopes before confirming. Consider a small test transfer when sending to a new address or smart contract.
Conclusion
Ledger® Live (hardware + app) and Exódus® Web3 Wallet (browser extension) serve different needs: Ledger for maximum security and custody separation; Exodus for quick Web3 access and multi-chain convenience. Use official download sources, secure your recovery phrase, and adopt layered defenses such as PINs, device passphrases, and cold storage for significant holdings.