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Huge delay signing with Ledger Nano S

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Description

When signing with a Ledger HW, there is a huge delay of more than 30 minutes in some cases. The pop-up to sign in the HW sometimes appears after a very long time, sometimes not.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the delayed signing flow with a Ledger Nano S and trace the hardware-wallet signing path to identify where the delay occurs. Done means the cause is isolated and signing reliably prompts the device without the reported multi-minute wait.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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