Ledger has officially introduced a new open source toolkit. The product is called Ledger Agent Stack and is designed specifically for AI agents. It allows bots to securely interact with users' cryptocurrency wallets. Agents can read current balances and offer profitable deals. They are also able to prepare swaps and make detailed operation plans. However, it is now impossible to complete a financial transaction without human involvement. A physical Ledger hardware device is required to confirm any action. This approach preserves the user's full control over confidential transactions. This is an important step against the background of the massive integration of artificial intelligence into the crypto industry.

Representatives of the company note the rapid growth of the attack surface using AI agents. Statistics show that more than a quarter of all agent skills contain vulnerabilities. Software firewalls and data filtering are no longer able to cope with the new threats. Large corporations like Meta are even abandoning their AI agents because of the risks. Ledger offers a conservative but very reliable hybrid approach to solving the problem. Bots can only suggest actions, but not perform them completely autonomously. Each signing decision is rigidly fixed at the hardware level of the device. This reliably protects funds even if the agent's software environment is completely compromised. This method effectively reduces the risks of both external hacking and human error.

The Ledger device is also positioned as a universal security tool beyond the crypt. Support for the OpenPGP encryption standard allows developers to securely protect API keys. Users can use the gadget as a convenient analogue of YubiKey security systems. It is very practical for logging into GitHub, Discord, 1Password and other platforms. The new stack includes instructions in Markdown format for AI bots. MoonPay and Shisa ai services have already successfully added this feature to their products. This release is part of a large-scale AI development plan until 2026. In parallel, the Paris-based company is considering the possibility of conducting an initial public offering of shares. The expected valuation of the business at the IPO may exceed four billion dollars.

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