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Blockstream Jade Core or Block Bitkey?

The exact editions, side by side: how you’ll use them and the limits to know.

Block Bitkey

One edition

Wallet 2

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Wallet 3

Filters

Connection for signing: Bluetooth

Block Bitkey: This model does not match the current filters.

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In short

For your selected criteria, transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for Blockstream Jade Core.

Blockstream Jade CoreOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Core:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; Block Bitkey:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria
Android: Blockstream Jade Core:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Core:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Block Bitkey:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Core:Recovery phrase; Block Bitkey:Phone, hardware and server keys with assisted recovery. Check service and country availability.
Battery: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Block Bitkey:Rechargeable

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Core:Not confirmed; Block Bitkey:Bitcoin-only
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Core:USB power; Block Bitkey:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Blockstream Jade CoreiPhone connects by Bluetooth and a computer by USB. Cryptocurrency support also depends on the installed firmware.

Block BitkeyTwo of three keys are needed. Recovery involves your phone, cloud storage and the service, rather than a conventional recovery phrase.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Blockstream Jade Core

Computer

Blockstream appUSBBitcoinWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

This workflow uses Bitcoin mainnet in the Blockstream app. The standard firmware also supports Liquid, so it is not Bitcoin-only.

iPhone

Blockstream appBluetoothBitcoin

Connection requirements

This workflow uses Bitcoin mainnet in the Blockstream app. The standard firmware also supports Liquid, so it is not Bitcoin-only.

Android

Blockstream appUSB · BluetoothBitcoin

Connection requirements

This workflow uses Bitcoin mainnet in the Blockstream app. The standard firmware also supports Liquid, so it is not Bitcoin-only.

Block Bitkey

iPhone · Android

Bitkey appNFCBitcoin

Connection requirements

Needs an NFC phone and the Bitkey app. Setup requires a cloud backup and email alerts; recovery depends on the keys and backup access you retain.

Hardware detailsDifferent: 4 · Same: 1 · Not fully recorded: 3Show details (8)Hide details

Blockstream Jade CoreBlock Bitkey

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Core:Sources disagreeBlockstream’s Jade lineup article describes a color display on Core; the Jade Plus store comparison says Core has no display. The sources conflict on Core’s display.; Block Bitkey:Not recorded
Display type: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:OLED

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Core:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Block Bitkey:66 × 60 × 13.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Core:20 g; Block Bitkey:79 g