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Blockstream Jade Classic, BitBox02 or Block Bitkey?

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

Block Bitkey

One edition

Wallet 3

Filters

Connection for signing: QR

BitBox02: This model does not match the current filters.

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

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In short

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

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

Jade Classic

BitBox02Multiple cryptocurrencies

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Classic:
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; BitBox02:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; Block Bitkey:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; BitBox02:
Not supported; Block Bitkey:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria
Android: Blockstream Jade Classic:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; BitBox02:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; Block Bitkey:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Classic:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input; Block Bitkey:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Recovery phrase; BitBox02:microSD backup and recovery phrase; Block Bitkey:Phone, hardware and server keys with assisted recovery. Check service and country availability.

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; BitBox02:Multiple cryptocurrencies; Block Bitkey:Bitcoin-only
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; BitBox02:USB power; Block Bitkey:Not recorded
Battery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Rechargeable; BitBox02:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Rechargeable

Before you choose

Consider

Blockstream Jade ClassicA small screen with wheel and button controls. QR signing needs a compatible app; Liquid uses USB or Bluetooth.

BitBox02This model cannot sign with an iPhone. BitBox02 Nova is a different model with iPhone support.

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 Classic

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.

SparrowQRBitcoinWindows · macOS · LinuxWebcam required for QRSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

Prepare Jade QR mode and use a webcam with Sparrow. QR signing supports Bitcoin, not Liquid.

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.

BitBox02

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

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.

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Blockstream Jade ClassicBitBox02Block Bitkey

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Classic:Colour; BitBox02:Monochrome; Block Bitkey:Not recorded
Display type: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; BitBox02:OLED; Block Bitkey:OLED
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; BitBox02:128 × 64 px; Block Bitkey:Not recorded

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Classic:60 × 24 × 17 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector; Block Bitkey:66 × 60 × 13.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g; BitBox02:12 g; Block Bitkey:79 g

Power and charging

Battery capacity: Blockstream Jade Classic:240 mAh; BitBox02:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded
Charging methods: Blockstream Jade Classic:USB-C; BitBox02:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:USB-C

Materials and finish

Materials: Blockstream Jade Classic:Body: Plastic; BitBox02:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Corian Solid Surface

Device connections

USB port: USB-CAll three
Memory card slot: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; BitBox02:microSD; Block Bitkey:Not recorded

Security and software

Security chip: Blockstream Jade Classic:No Secure Element; BitBox02:ATECC608B; Block Bitkey:Not recorded

Processor

Controllers: Blockstream Jade Classic:ESP32; BitBox02:ATSAMD51J20A; Block Bitkey:Not recorded
Core and clock speed: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; BitBox02:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz; Block Bitkey:Not recorded