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Overview

The @sei-js/ledger package provides TypeScript helper functions for integrating with the SEI Ledger hardware wallet app. It enables secure transaction signing and address derivation for Sei blockchain applications using Ledger devices.

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Installation

yarn add @sei-js/ledger

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Core Functions

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createTransportAndApp

Creates a transport connection and app instance for communicating with the Ledger device. Parameters:
  • None
Returns:
  • Promise<{transport: Transport, app: SeiApp}> - Object containing transport and app instances
import { createTransportAndApp } from '@sei-js/ledger';

const { transport, app } = await createTransportAndApp();
console.log(transport, app);

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getAddresses

Retrieves both EVM and Cosmos addresses from the Ledger device for a given derivation path. Parameters:
  • app (SeiApp) - An instance of the Ledger Sei app
  • path (string) - HD derivation path (e.g., “m/44’/60’/0’/0/0”)
Returns:
  • Promise<{evmAddress: string, nativeAddress: string}> - Object containing both address types
import { getAddresses } from '@sei-js/ledger';

const { evmAddress, nativeAddress } = await getAddresses(app, "m/44'/60'/0'/0/0");
console.log(evmAddress, nativeAddress);

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SeiLedgerOfflineAminoSigner

A signer class that enables offline amino signing with Ledger devices, compatible with CosmJS.

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Constructor

new SeiLedgerOfflineAminoSigner(app: SeiApp, path: string)
Parameters:
  • app (SeiApp) - An instance of the Ledger Sei app
  • path (string) - HD derivation path (e.g., “m/44’/60’/0’/0/0”)
import { SeiLedgerOfflineAminoSigner } from '@sei-js/ledger';

const ledgerSigner = new SeiLedgerOfflineAminoSigner(app, "m/44'/60'/0'/0/0");

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getAccounts

Retrieves account information from the Ledger device. Returns:
  • Promise<readonly AccountData[]> - Array of AccountData objects with address and public key
const accounts = await ledgerSigner.getAccounts();
console.log(accounts); 
// { address: 'sei1...', pubkey: { type: 'tendermint/PubKeySecp256k1', value: '...' } }

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signAmino

Signs a transaction document using the Ledger device. Parameters:
  • _signerAddress (string) - The address of the signer (unused)
  • signDoc (StdSignDoc) - The sign document to be signed
Returns:
  • Promise<AminoSignResponse> - Object containing the signed document and signature
import { StdSignDoc } from '@cosmjs/amino';

const signDoc: StdSignDoc = { /* your StdSignDoc object */ };
const signResponse = await ledgerSigner.signAmino('sei123...', signDoc);
console.log(signResponse.signed, signResponse.signature);

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Complete Example

Here’s a complete example showing how to use the ledger package to delegate tokens: 
import { coins, SigningStargateClient, StdFee } from "@cosmjs/stargate";
import { createTransportAndApp, getAddresses, SeiLedgerOfflineAminoSigner } from "@sei-js/ledger";

const testApp = async () => {
  const validatorAddress = "seivaloper1sq7x0r2mf3gvwr2l9amtlye0yd3c6dqa4th95v";
  const rpcUrl = "https://rpc-testnet.sei-apis.com/";
  const memo = "Delegation";
  const path = "m/44'/60'/0'/0/0";

  // Create connection to Ledger device
  const { app } = await createTransportAndApp();
  
  // Get addresses from Ledger
  const { nativeAddress } = await getAddresses(app, path);
  
  // Create signer instance
  const ledgerSigner = new SeiLedgerOfflineAminoSigner(app, path);
  
  // Connect to Sei network
  const signingStargateClient = await SigningStargateClient.connectWithSigner(
    rpcUrl, 
    ledgerSigner
  );

  // Create delegation message
  const msgDelegate = {
    typeUrl: "/cosmos.staking.v1beta1.MsgDelegate",
    value: {
      delegatorAddress: nativeAddress.address,
      validatorAddress: validatorAddress,
      amount: coins(500, "usei"),
    },
  };

  // Set transaction fee
  const fee: StdFee = {
    amount: [{ denom: "usei", amount: "20000" }],
    gas: "200000",
  };

  // Sign and broadcast transaction
  const result = await signingStargateClient.signAndBroadcast(
    nativeAddress.address, 
    [msgDelegate], 
    fee, 
    memo
  );
  
  console.log("Broadcast result:", result);
};

testApp();

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Security Notes

  • Ensure your Ledger device is genuine and purchased from official sources
  • Always verify transaction details on your Ledger device screen before confirming
  • Keep your Ledger device firmware updated
  • Store your recovery phrase securely and never share it

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Hardware Requirements

  • Ledger Nano S Plus, Nano X, or compatible device
  • SEI app installed on the Ledger device
  • USB or Bluetooth connection to your computer