Ledger launches Atom, an $849 Android-based hardware signer with secure element chip, following investigation into hardware implant attack on authorized reseller inventory.
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Ledger has introduced the Atom, an Android-based hardware signer priced at $849, featuring a dedicated secure element chip that runs Ledger OS for transaction signing. Reservations for the Founders Edition begin with a refundable $100 deposit, with the standard price set at $899 upon general availability. Shipments are expected to commence in summer 2027.
The device launch arrives as Ledger completes an investigation into a hardware implant attack that affected inventory sold through an authorized reseller. In response, the company has tightened reseller protocols, including restrictions on displaying devices on shelves and a ban on reselling returned units.
Details about Atom's specific security architecture, operational capabilities beyond transaction signing, and the full scope of the reseller attack remain limited in current reporting. The relationship between the implant incident and the timing of this Android-based device launch has not been formally clarified.