Ledger by Chorus One: Announcing our collaboration with Ledger to deliver secure, high-performance Solana staking

We’re excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Ledger, a global leader in hardware wallet security. This collaboration empowers Solana (SOL) holders to stake their tokens securely via Ledger’s trusted hardware wallets while leveraging the high-performance, enterprise-grade infrastructure of our validator services.

This partnership represents a commitment to enhancing user security, simplifying staking experiences, improving network diversification, and delivering superior results for Solana stakeholders.

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What This Partnership Offers

The integration of Ledger’s technology with our validator infrastructure delivers several benefits:

• Unparalleled security: Ledger hardware wallets store private keys offline, safeguarding user funds against online threats.
• Top-tier validator performance: Chorus One operates one of the most reliable validators on Solana, offering high uptime, low latency, and consistent rewards.
• Streamlined staking process: Users can stake their SOL with Chorus One directly from Ledger Live combining ease of use with institutional-grade reliability.

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Chorus One’s Contributions to Solana

Chorus One has been an integral part of the Solana ecosystem since its inception, contributing not only as a high-performing validator but also as a thought leader and innovator in blockchain research and operations.

1. Superior validator performance

• Our validator continues to process significantly more transactions than the Solana network average. If all validators performed at this level, Solana’s overall transaction capacity would increase by 11.4%, improving network scalability and efficiency​
• Our multi-region infrastructure, combined with 24/7 monitoring and redundant backups, ensures near-zero downtime. This level of operational excellence is critical for maintaining consistent rewards for stakers.

Learn more about our Solana validator performance: https://chorus.one/articles/metrics-that-matter

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2. MEV expertise and innovation

• Open-source contributions: We developed Breaking Bots, an open-source prototype democratizing access to MEV opportunities on Solana.
• Partnerships for MEV rewards: Our collaborations with Jito and Paladin allow delegators to maximize MEV-related rewards while reducing inefficiencies in transaction execution​

3. Cutting-edge research and insights

We’ve published extensively on Solana’s architecture and performance:

• Transaction latency analysis
• Validator Metrics
• MEV Risk Assessments

4. Infrastructure excellence

Our validators are deployed with enterprise-grade hardware in geographically distributed data centers. Strategic location selection maximizes connectivity and performance. Key features include:

• Automated upgrades and failover systems to ensure uptime.
• ISO 27001:2022 compliance for enhanced security​

5. Solana ecosystem engagement

• Building Lido for Solana: We led the development of liquid staking infrastructure, enabling more efficient use of staked SOL.
• Community education: Through podcasts with Solana Foundation, Marinade Finance, and Anatoly Yakovenko, we’ve aimed to foster greater understanding of Solana’s ecosystem​

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How to Stake SOL via Ledger Live

Staking your SOL with Chorus One through Ledger is simple and secure:

1. Acquire a Ledger hardware wallet (e.g., Ledger Nano X or Ledger Nano S Plus).
2. Download and set up the Ledger Live app.
3. Access the staking feature in Ledger Live and select Chorus One as your validator.
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As one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, we’re proud to offer secure, innovative, and efficient staking solutions for Solana and beyond. For further insights into Chorus One’s work in the Solana ecosystem, explore our research articles or follow us on Twitter.

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About Chorus One

Chorus One is one of the largest institutional staking providers globally, operating infrastructure for over 60 Proof-of-Stake (PoS) networks, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Solana, Avalanche, Near, and others. Since 2018, we have been at the forefront of the PoS industry, offering easy-to-use, enterprise-grade staking solutions, conducting industry-leading research, and investing in innovative protocols through Chorus One Ventures. As an ISO 27001 certified provider, Chorus One also offers slashing and double-signing insurance to its institutional clients. For more information, visit chorus.one or follow us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Telegram.