Ledger and Trezor for TON: 2026 reality check

TL;DR. Ledger Nano S+, Nano X, Stax, Flex — all four have a native TON app in Ledger Live and pair with Tonkeeper and MyTonWallet over TON Connect. That is the working solution for TON cold storage. Trezor does NOT support TON as of May 2026. A critical fact sometimes obscured by marketing. If you are shopping for a TON hardware wallet, the only practical choice is Ledger. This guide is a compatibility reality-check with step-by-step setup.

Hard reality check by manufacturer

Ledger — yes, native

• Supported models: Nano S+, Nano X, Stax, Flex.
• Method: official “TON” app from the Ledger Live App Catalog.
• App size: ~50KB, requires Nano S+ minimum (old Nano S lacks memory).
• Connection: USB-C (Nano S+, Stax, Flex), USB + Bluetooth (Nano X).
• Wallet compatibility: Tonkeeper (mobile + desktop), MyTonWallet (extension + mobile), Tonhub (mobile, limited).
• What works: TON send/receive, jettons (USDT, NOT, tsTON etc.), NFTs, TON Connect for dApps.
• What may need extra clicks: some multi-step DeFi flows over TON Connect ask for extra on-device confirmations.

Trezor — NO, none of the models

• Trezor Model One — no TON applet, no native support.
• Trezor Model T — no.
• Trezor Safe 3 — no.
• Trezor Safe 5 — no.
• Trezor Suite — TON is not in the supported assets list as of May 2026.

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This is not a temporary delay, it is structural

TON uses a unique message-cell transaction architecture (not UTXO like BTC, not EVM like Ethereum). Support requires a dedicated applet that parses BOC (bag-of-cells) format and signs on ed25519. SatoshiLabs (Trezor maker) has not announced work on this. It is not a couple of weeks — it is months of dev + review. Without a public roadmap, do not expect support soon.

Alternative manufacturers

• Keystone 3 Pro — partial support via QR mode + custom app. Not out of the box; manual config required.
• SafePal X1, X2 — announced but routes through the SafePal mobile app, eroding the air-gap.
• BitBox02 — no support.
• KeepKey — no support.
• OneKey Pro — announced; implementation is early-beta.

Why Trezor does not support TON

Technically tied to TON’s signing architecture:

• TON transactions are cell structures, not flat byte strings.
• Serialising signing data needs a BOC parser.
• Curve ed25519 — Trezor handles it but a TON-aware workflow for cell serialisation is needed.
• Tonkeeper and Ledger collaborated on a TON Connect standard for device pairing; Trezor would need analogous work.

On the TON Foundation side there has been no public push toward SatoshiLabs (in contrast with Ledger, where TON teams worked closely with Ledger’s ASIC team). This is a political + technical + resource decision.

Step-by-step: setting up Ledger for TON

What you need

• Ledger Nano S+ ($80–100), Nano X ($150), Stax ($300), or Flex (newer, ~$250).
• USB cable (Nano X supports Bluetooth but USB is steadier for first setup).
• Ledger Live installed on a computer.
• Paper and pen for the seed.

Steps

1. Unbox and initialise. Plug Ledger into the computer, open Ledger Live → Setup new device. Set PIN (6–8 digits).
2. Save the seed. Ledger displays 24 words. Write them down on paper, not on the device. Verify twice. Lock the paper in a safe place (safe deposit, home safe).
3. Update firmware. Ledger Live checks and prompts. Approve; 10–15 minutes.
4. Install the TON app. Ledger Live → Manager → search “TON” → Install. ~50KB.
5. Add a TON account. Ledger Live → Accounts → Add → Select TON → connect Ledger → create account.
6. Pair with Tonkeeper. Download Tonkeeper (mobile or desktop). Open → Add wallet → Connect Ledger → pick the TON account. Confirm the public key on device.

You now have a wallet where the private key lives only on Ledger. Every outgoing transaction is signed on the device with on-screen confirmation.

Deep dive: Ledger connection guide.

What works with Ledger and what does not

Alternatives to Ledger: ranking for TON

If Ledger is not an option:

1. Software wallet (Tonkeeper / MyTonWallet) with strict op discipline.

• Seed on paper only, never digital.
• Antivirus, SIM-pin.
• Dedicated device for crypto, not your main phone.

Lower security than Ledger but higher than custodial. Fine for up to $5K.

2. Multi-sig 2-of-3 with two software wallets + a third backup.

• Two devices (phone + laptop) as standard software wallets.
• Third key on paper/metal, never plugged in.
• Signing requires 2 of 3.

Safer than a single software wallet, requires multisig mental model.

3. Keystone 3 Pro in TON QR mode (for the dedicated).

• Fully air-gapped.
• Signs via QR codes.
• Manual setup and the Keystone app, not Ledger Live.
• Partial TON support — not all flows work smoothly.

For tinkerers, not production sums.

”Do not buy Trezor for TON” checklist

• Checked Trezor Suite’s supported-assets list — TON absent.
• Read Trezor’s official FAQ — no TON roadmap mentioned.
• Searched Trezor community forum — no public TON timeline.
• Accepted that Ledger is the only convenient TON hardware option.

If you already own a Trezor

Do not bin it. Trezor is excellent for BTC, ETH, ERC-20, and many other networks. For TON simply add a Ledger Nano S+ ($80–100) — the cheapest reliable TON option.

Or move TON savings into a software wallet with proper op discipline (see TON cold storage), keeping the bulk on Ledger.

When to expect Trezor TON support

Realistic answer: not before SatoshiLabs announces it publicly. As of May 2026:

• No public roadmap.
• No TON-tagged commits in Trezor firmware repos.
• No core-team discussion in community forums.

If that changes, the first signal will appear on trezor.io/blog or github.com/trezor. Worth subscribing if it matters to you.

Sources

• ledger.com/coins — supported assets (TON present)
• trezor.io/coins — supported assets (TON absent)
• TON Foundation docs: github.com/ton-blockchain
• Ledger TON app source: github.com/ton-community/ton-ledger-app
• Tonkeeper Ledger integration docs: tonkeeper.com/docs