# ledger.com/start -  A Hardware wallet

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**A. Introduction to Ledger.com/Start**

Ledger.com/Start serves as the official Gitbook for Ledger, a leading company in the realm of hardware wallets. This platform is designed to guide users through the process of setting up and securing their Ledger wallets effectively.

**B. The Significance of Securing Cryptocurrency Assets**

With the increasing value and prevalence of cryptocurrencies, securing digital assets has become a paramount concern. Ledger.com/Start addresses this concern by providing a reliable and user-friendly solution for managing crypto portfolios securely.

#### **Potential Effect on Ethereum’s Social Consensus**

Finally, some believe that using Ethereum’s validator network as the basis of pooled security can have a destabilizing effect on the base network. One such critic is none other than Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin.
