The Ledger Podcast

AI agents are capable and easily fooled at the same time. They can read your data, act on your behalf, and reach the outside world. Because LLMs don't fundamentally separate data from instructions, anything they read can be treated as a command. In this episode of The Ledger Podcast, Leonard Lin, CTO of Shisa.ai, in conversation with Ledger Chief Human Agency Officer Ian Rogers, talks about buildi...

What is a DeFi vault, and how do you use one without handing over control of your money? In this episode of The Ledger Podcast, Ledger’s EVP of Consumer Services JF Rochet sits down with Adrian, co-founder of Steakhouse Financial, a leading on-chain asset manager specializing in institutional-grade DeFi vaults, to break it down from the basics up. The takeaway: do your own research, take it seriou...

Quantum computing is coming for the cryptography that secures payments, messaging, websites, banks and blockchains. But how worried should you actually be, and what should anyone be doing about it? In this new episode of The Ledger Podcast, Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet sits down with Ledger Head of Brand Development Mo El-Sayed to unpack what's really happening — without the doom. Hosted on Acast....

In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, the team dives into the rise of the “agentic world” — a future where AI agents act on your behalf to move funds, sign transactions, and manage digital identity. But as agents become more autonomous, one critical question emerges: how do you trust them with your secrets, identity, and wealth? Fresh from the Circle USDC hackathon, Ledger engineers share how the...

In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, Jean-François Rochet (EVP of Consumer Services) sat down with Shah Ramezani, CEO and Founder of Noah, to explore how stablecoins are connecting the traditional finance world with crypto and why payments are the key to real adoption. Shah explains why stablecoins quietly proved their value during the market downturn, how people were already using them to...

In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, Sebastian Badault (EVP, Ledger Enterprise) sits down with Ilya Vulkov, Co-Founder & CEO of Youhodler, to unpack a question every serious builder faces: how do you earn trust in digital assets? Ilya explains that crypto isn’t a “revolution," it’s an evolution, and what that means in practice: borrowing proven financial controls, governance, and risk framew...

In this episode of The Ledger Podcast, Jeff Rochet EVP of Consumer Services at Ledger sits down with DaoSasha, Head of BD at 1inch to talk about one of the most critical pain points in crypto: blind signing. They explain why signing transactions you don’t fully understand is a massive blocker to DeFi mass adoption, and how clear signing on Ledger devices with direct 1inch integration helps fi...

What happens to crypto when everything on-chain becomes encrypted by default? In this episode of the Ledger Podcast, host Kyle O’Brien (COS @ Zama) sits down with Rand Hindi (Founder & CEO @ Zama) and Charles Guillemet (CTO @ Ledger) to dive deep into privacy, fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), hardware security, and why institutional adoption is making onchain confidentiality a must-have, no...

In this episode of The Ledger Podcast, we dive deep into the emerging frontier of the ownership economy, where consumers become stakeholders, loyalty becomes liquid, and brands are rebuilt from the bottom up. Our EVP of Ledger Enterprise, Sebastian Badault sat down with Ovie Faruq ,co-founder and CEO of REKT Brands, live from Ledger Op3n at 106 in Paris. From crypto-native companies to the shiftin...

On this special episode of the Ledger Podcast, recorded live at Ledger Op3n in Paris, Head of Brand Development Mo EL-SAYED sits down with two Australian Rugby legends, Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell (co-hosts of Kick Offs and Kick Ons and our new Australian Ambassadors). This episode is all about value, risk, and rewriting the rules. Matt and Drew share the story of their game-changing move to Fra...

At Ledger Op3n 2025, our CTO Charles Guillemet sat down with Peter McCormack, Matthew Green, and Ian Miers to discuss how the blockchain space is preparing for the possibility of quantum computing.  Will quantum computing be achieved in our lifetimes? What would it mean for blockchain? And how is the ecosystem working to create solutions? Listen to find out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

What does building a championship dynasty have in common with securing your digital assets? It all comes down to defense! At Ledger Op3n 2025, our EVP of Comms, Ariel Wengroff, sat down with 3x NBA Champion and Spurs legend, Bruce Bowen, for a deep-dive conversation you won't want to miss. They discuss the game-changing Ledger x Spurs partnership, the importance of that 'never complacent' mindset,...

We hosted sports legends Bruce Bowen, Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell, and health & wellness consultant JoeHolder at Ledger Op3n 2025!  They chatted with our EVP of Communications Ariel Wengroff about the crossover between sports and security - namely, building resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We were beyond honoured to be able to collaborate with the legendary graphic designer Susan Kare on the Ledger Nano Gen5 badges.  Susan joined us in Paris for Ledger Op3n to talk about expression through creativity, her career journey and the process of developing exclusive art for Ledger.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do the iPod, the original Mac icons, and the Ledger Nano Gen5 have in common? Design legends. We hosted Tony Fadell and Susan Kare at Ledger Op3n 2025 to talk about their "Design of Desire" philosophy, making digital ownership human, and their work on the new Ledger Nano Gen5. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

with Mo El-Sayed, Gene Kogan, and Seth Goldstein Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the latest Ledger Podcast, CTO Charles Guillemet joins CXO Ian Rogers to break down the threats shaking the crypto space, and what they mean for your security. From the NPM supply chain attack that almost touched billions, to zero-day browser exploits, to why hardware wallets with secure screens remain the ultimate line of defense — Charles lays out today’s reality. In this episode: 🛡...

Staking is moving from crypto-native to boardroom essential. On this episode of The Ledger Podcast, Ariel Wengroff (EVP, Marketing & Comms, Ledger) hosts Sebastien Badault (VP of Ledger Enterprise) and Max Mercek (Vice President of Global Business Development at Luganodes) to unpack how institutions stake without giving up custody—and why that matters for treasury teams. Hosted on Acast. See a...

We were proud to host Anne Bouverot, France’s Special Envoy for AI, for a conversation with Pascal Gauthier (CEO, Ledger) and Charles Guillemet (CTO, Ledger). Anne has long been at the crossroads of Europe’s biggest technological shifts - telecom, internet, crypto, and now AI. In this episode, we explore how AI, blockchain, and quantum computing are not separate revolutions, but deeply connected f...

Join us for an insightful episode of The Ledger Podcast as host Mo El-Sayed sits down with Armani Ferrante, founder and CEO of Backpack, the innovative team behind the Backpack Wallet, Backpack Exchange, and the Mad Lad's NFT collection.  Armani shares his fascinating journey from working at Apple to navigating the collapse of FTX, and how he has continually pushed the boundaries of crypto in...

This episode was recorded in French. To watch with English subtitles, visit Ledger's YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfWC79WmJIs Join us in this insightful podcast episode as we delve into the dynamic world of Ledger, a global leader in digital asset security. Discover how Ledger's HR strategies are redefining workplace culture by harmonizing remote work with in-office collabora...

Join Sergej Kunzm co-founder of 1inch, Carl Anderson, VP Engineering at Ledger, and Mo El-Sayed, Head of Brand Development at Ledger for a dynamic discussion on decentralized exchanges, Paris Blockchain Week, and the adoption of DeFi.  Bringing DeFi to the mainstream has proved challenging at times. How has 1inch worked to overcome these challenges, and what effect have they had on the DeFi e...

NOTE: The following conversation takes place in French between Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier, business mogul Maurice Lévy, and Ledger Exec VP, Enterprise Revenue Sebastien Badault Join Ledger CEO Pascal Gauthier and business mogul Maurice Lévy, along with Ledger's Sebastien Badault, in an insightful podcast as they delve into the secrets of their success. Discover what drives these industry leaders t...

Join Ian Rogers on this episode of the Ledger Podcast as he dives deep into the groundbreaking integration of the Sui blockchain suite into Ledger Live. Discover how this seamless integration empowers users to send, receive, buy, swap, stake, and sign transactions with unparalleled security and ease. Ian is joined by Kostas Chalkias, co-founder and chief cryptographer of Mysten Labs, the innovativ...

Join Rug Radio’s Farokh Sarmad and OnChainMonkey creator Danny Yang as they dive into the vibrant world of Bitcoin art and blockchain technology in this episode of The Ledger Podcast. Danny shares his insights on the evolution of art on Bitcoin, the impact of Ordinals and Runes, and the future of cryptocurrency. Recorded live from Paris, this episode captures the energy and innovation of the Bitco...