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Ledger SDK Now Sends Signing Metadata by Default

November 10, 2026, 4:20 PM UTC (2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Ledger has updated its software development kit (SDK) so that signing metadata is sent by default when users approve transactions. This change affects how third-party applications interact with Ledger hardware wallets. The update is intended to improve transparency around what users are signing.

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A hardware wallet is like a secure vault for your cryptocurrency keys — it keeps them offline so hackers cannot easily steal them.

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