Ledger, a leader in security and infrastructure for cryptocurrencies and blockchain applications, and Intel have announced partnership, which will allow Ledger to integrate its Operating System into Intel (NASDAQ: INTC) Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX), Ledger said in a statement on its website.
This partnership will allow users’ private keys to be stored in an Intel secure enclave, lowering the risk of software attacks.
Intel-based computer users will simply be prompted to download the enclave, promoting ease of use. Private keys will be automatically generated and all cryptocurrency transactions will be signed within the Intel SGX secure enclave.
Ledger CEO Eric Larchevêque said: “We have seen an increasing demand from the market for secure solutions to manage crypto assets over the past couple of years. Working with a leading player like Intel is a unique opportunity to keep providing our growing client base with innovative solutions for cryptocurrency and blockchain applications.”
“Intel applauds Ledger’s focus on protecting user privacy and security. In deploying Intel SGX, Ledger security for blockchain solutions gain instant scalability across Intel 8th Generation Core Platforms,” said Rick Echevarria, Vice President, Software and Services Group, and General Manager, Platforms Security Division at Intel.
The solution will first be deployed within cryptocurrency software wallets such as Electrum and MyEtherWallet.