Buying a device does not remove every risk
When choosing a hardware wallet, start with whether your asset and network work with your intended device and app, rather than the total number of supported coins. With either Ledger or Trezor, approving unread transaction details or exposing recovery secrets can still result in asset loss.
Ledger’s explanation of transaction signing describes preparing a transaction on an internet-connected device, signing inside the hardware device and then broadcasting it. This does not mean the device never connects to anything. Cryptoassets are not moved inside a USB device; the wallet manages keys used to control assets recorded on a blockchain.
This article compares manufacturer documentation. It is not a hands-on attack-resistance test or personal product review. It does not publish prices, aggregate asset counts or safety rankings without a consistent comparison basis.
What to compare between Ledger and Trezor
| Criterion | Check for Ledger | Check for Trezor | How to use the information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asset and app | Match the asset and app in the supported-assets list | Match the model and app in the supported-assets list | Separate holding, transfers, staking and other required actions |
| Solana | Check SOL and the intended app in the official list | Check official support for Model T and the Safe family; do not treat Model One identically | SOL support does not establish support for a particular NFT or dApp |
| Transaction verification | Check what the chosen model can display | Check what the chosen model can display | Can you read the destination, amount and permissions for your transaction? |
| Recovery | Check recovery for the selected model and backup method | Check recovery for the selected model and backup method | What is needed after loss, and who holds that information? |
| Total cost | Check device price, shipping, taxes and optional service fees at purchase | Check device price, shipping, taxes and optional service fees at purchase | Compare backup accessories and replacement costs on the same basis |
The final column is the editorial comparison method. For a hypothetical device price of ¥15,000, shipping of ¥2,000 and backup accessories of ¥5,000, the initial cost is ¥22,000. This is not a real product quote; it illustrates why the displayed device price alone is insufficient. Network fees for moving cryptoassets are separate.
Do not judge Solana support by brand alone
Trezor’s official Solana guide describes SOL and SPL-token support on Model T and the Safe family. The earlier Japanese article’s statements that Trezor did not support Solana and Ledger was the only choice were inaccurate. Model One must be distinguished from models that support Solana.
Nor does the Safe name establish Solana support while using a Bitcoin-only edition or firmware. Check the edition you are buying and its compatible firmware. Sending native SOL is also different from displaying a particular NFT, signing for a particular dApp or performing staking operations.
- Establish whether the asset is on Solana or is a similarly named token on another network.
- Filter the official support list by the intended model, edition and app.
- For each required action, check whether the official app handles it or a third-party app is needed.
Risks remaining in signing and backups
Ledger’s theft-prevention guide explains that approving a malicious transaction can endanger funds even with a hardware wallet. PIN protection and key storage are separate from the permissions a user approves.
| Situation | Remaining problem | Check or preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Fake support requests recovery information | The information can be used to move assets from another wallet | Do not send secrets through chat, email or ordinary web forms |
| A dApp requests broad permissions | Approved permissions can enable asset theft | Read the destination, asset, quantity and permissions; decline if unclear |
| The device is lost | Recovery may be impossible if the backup is also lost | Use the official backup-check procedure to verify recovery readiness |
| Backup copies are stored separately | More resilience to loss also creates more places from which secrets can be stolen | Record access controls and recovery requirements |
Splitting backup words yourself is not the same as a threshold backup scheme supported by a device. Read the official procedure for the selected method and establish a process that never enters recovery secrets into ordinary websites or connected dApps.
From purchase to a small test transfer
The following is an editorial checklist. Authenticity checks differ by manufacturer; an intact box seal alone is not enough to establish authenticity.
- Match the seller listed by the manufacturer with the setup instructions for the specific model.
- Do not fund a device supplied with a predetermined PIN or recovery secret; consult official support.
- Follow official instructions to check device authenticity, software and backup.
- Verify the receiving network and address, then test receiving and sending with a small amount you can afford to risk.
- A successful test does not establish that another dApp’s signature or a future operation is safe.
If the comparison leaves you able to protect recovery information, that supports considering self-custody. If the required app is incompatible, reconsider the model. If recovery remains unclear, resolve that before rushing to transfer assets. These are different decision paths.
Conclusion
Comparing the asset, model, app, transaction display and recovery procedure together is more useful than ranking whole brands by safety. In particular, Trezor need not be excluded wholesale for Solana.
Cryptoassets carry price-volatility, hacking and regulatory-change risks. When using exchange services in Japan, check the FSA’s registered-provider information. Manufacturer product support and exchange registration are separate checks. This article does not recommend buying cryptoassets. Sources were checked September 7, 2026; undated specifications are the guidance available on that date. See the investment disclaimer.
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