The Tensions Between Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger and Ideologically Minded Segments of the Crypto Community

crypto wallet maker Ledger came under fire this week for its new ledger recover feature with some commenters on Twitter arguing that the service which stores encrypted user seed phrases with third party custodians undermines Ledger's stated commitment to privacy and security. The incident underscores the long simmering tensions between blockchain focus companies looking to attract new users and ideologically minded segments of the crypto community.