You are going to need a crypto wallet

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Even if you don’t own Bitcoin, Ether, or NFT, hardware lockers compatible with crypto wallets that store digital assets will be part of your future. They are essential tools for securing not only coins and tokens, but also the next generation of passports, driver’s licenses and concert tickets. A French company called Ledger, one of the leaders in digital wallets, is trying to mainstream the technology with the help of Tony Fadell, one of Silicon Valley’s most famous hardware designers. Fadell designed the iPod and the Nest Thermostat, and now he’s designed Ledgers’ next product, a crypto wallet called Stax.

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This week, WIRED editor Steven Levy joins the show to tell us about the time he spent with Fadell and the Ledger team in Paris (we know, tough gig) to witness the birth of the Stax. We cover everything you need to know about crypto wallets, why they are safer places to store digital assets than exchanges, and how digital wallets will be useful beyond the world of cryptocurrencies.

Show Notes

Read Stevens’ story on the development of theLedger Stax. You can also find out more about Fadells’ consulting business based in Paris. Read all WIREDscryptocurrency coverage.

Recommendations

Steven recommends Paxlovid, the antiviral treatment for people suffering from Covid symptoms. Lauren recommends the second season of HBO White Lotus and also the Zebra Sarasa Grand pens. Mike recommends dusting off your old iPod.

Steven Levy can be found on Twitter @StevenLevy. Lauren Goode is @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore is @snackfight. Bling @GadgetLab’s main hotline. The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is from Solar Keys.

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