Cosmos Hub Back Online, Ledger ATOM Support Still Broken
In brief
- Cosmos Mainnet stalled at block 32,878,318 on September 8, halting production for over 24 hours
- Ledger Wallet users cannot view ATOM balances or transaction history since the outage began
- Ledger has not disclosed the cause, timeline, or status update since September 10
The outage timeline
QuickNode reported that Cosmos Mainnet stalled at block 32,878,318 at 18:12 UTC on September 8. Ledger opened the incident at 19:41 CEST that same day, flagging Cosmos as a major outage affecting users unable to view ATOM balances or transaction history.
The infrastructure provider's nodes returned to the chain tip by 14:26 UTC on September 9. Cosmos Hub resumed producing blocks, while Ledger Wallet access remained unavailable. Ledger's latest status update, posted at 16:12 CEST on September 10, indicated restoration work was continuing and affected features remained unavailable.
As of September 13, Ledger's status page continued to list Cosmos (ATOM) as a major outage. Ledger has not disclosed a cause or an estimated restoration time.
Workarounds via third-party wallets
Ledger lists Cosmostation and Keplr as compatible third-party interfaces that can connect to a Ledger device. This allows users to access their ATOM without importing their recovery phrase into an external app.
Users can access the Cosmos app on their Ledger device and choose Keplr's hardware-wallet connection option to transact ATOM. Connecting a hardware wallet is not the same as importing its recovery phrase. Ledger's security guidance states users should never enter their recovery phrase into a computer or smartphone and should never share it.
Users who need to transact urgently should use Keplr or Cosmostation. Those who don't require immediate access can monitor Ledger's status page for updates.
Frequently asked questions
Can I access my ATOM on Ledger right now?
No. As of September 13, Ledger's ATOM integration remains offline. You can't view balances or send tokens through Ledger's native interface. Ledger has not published a restoration timeline.
How do I access my ATOM if Ledger is down?
Use Keplr or Cosmostation as third-party interfaces. Connect your Ledger device to either wallet without importing your recovery phrase. Open the Cosmos app on your Ledger and select the hardware-wallet connection option.
Is it safe to use third-party wallets with my Ledger?
Yes, connecting a hardware wallet through a third-party app is secure—it's not the same as importing your recovery phrase. Never enter your recovery phrase into a computer or smartphone, and never share it with anyone.
