Ledger Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Loan Feature for Hardware Wallet Users
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Ledger, the hardware wallet manufacturer, has launched a feature allowing users to borrow funds by using their Bitcoin as collateral. The service is designed to let Bitcoin holders access liquidity without needing to sell their holdings.
WHY IT MATTERS
A hardware wallet is a physical device that stores your cryptocurrency keys offline, making it harder for hackers to steal your funds. Ledger is one of the most well-known makers of these devices. Now Ledger is offering a lending feature where you can use your Bitcoin like collateral at a pawn shop — you hand over something valuable to borrow money, and you get it back when you repay the loan. If you cannot repay or if the value of your collateral drops too much, you could lose your Bitcoin. This is notable because past crypto lending platforms have failed, causing users to lose their funds, so the safety and structure of any such service is an important consideration.
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