Ledger has begun shipping its new Ledger Stax hardware wallet to customers who pre-ordered it over a year ago, following a significant delay since its original release date.
On Dec. 6, 2022, at its Web3 developer event, Ledger Op3n, Ledger revealed that it had partnered with Tony Fadell, the creator of the iPod, to develop a new hardware wallet named Ledger Stax.
However, the product was not delivered as promised. Stax was originally scheduled for release in March 2023, but reportedly encountered delays due to manufacturing issues. On Reddit, some community members complained about their purchases and expressed doubts about the delivery.
Fourteen months after the original release date, Ledger announced in a press release that it had now finally started shipping to customers who placed pre-orders.
Ian Rogers, the Chief Experience Officer at Ledger stated that although the journey took some time, they have successfully realized their vision for Stax,which was unveiled nearly two years ago.
When asked about Fadell’s role in the project, Rogers said that the iPod creator designed Stax. The executive believes that it would not be as beautiful if Ledger had built the device independently. However, Rogers also said it would not have been as secure if Fadell had built the device alone.
Rogers said that Fadell’s contribution is bringing the experience and appeal of the hardware wallet to “a whole new class of users.” The executive believes this was key to connecting the firm with new partners as it attempts to build a secure supply chain.
