Product record · Leather

Leather Browser Extension

browser_extensionactivenot_applicablesupported

Current Leather browser-extension wallet, continuing the extension lineage formerly branded Hiro Wallet.

Launch
Sales
not_applicable
Support
supported
Variants
Confidence
high
Last verified
2026-08-15

Lifecycle

Product timeline

2023-08-08
vulnerability_disclosedhigh

Browser-extension cached secret-key vulnerability reported

Product: Leather Browser Extension

Leather's security history records a browser-extension issue where browser textarea caching could leave a private key or mnemonic in local storage under certain conditions, creating exposure if another party gained access to the computer.

Scope: key_storageFunds affected: unknownAction: updateEvidence: 1
2023-08-31
acquired

Leather Wallet LLC acquired Hiro Wallet assets

Leather Wallet LLC, a Trust Machines subsidiary, announced that it had acquired the wallet assets from Hiro Systems PBC while preserving the wallet lineage.

Evidence: 1
2023-08-31
rebranded

Hiro Wallet rebranded to Leather

The existing Hiro Wallet desktop and browser-extension lineage was rebranded to Leather as the wallet became an independent brand under Leather Wallet LLC.

Evidence: 1

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