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Block Bitkey, BitBox02 Nova or Blockstream Jade Plus?

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

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In short

Transaction approval (Computer) is confirmed only for BitBox02 Nova and Blockstream Jade Plus.

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

BitBox02 NovaMulti-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Blockstream Jade PlusOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Bitkey

NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Approve transactions

Computer: Block Bitkey:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
iPhone: Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in; Blockstream Jade Plus:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Android: Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin

Where they differ

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

Not fully confirmed

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

Before you choose

Consider

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

BitBox02 NovaOn iPhone and iPad, Bluetooth carries the data but the wallet still needs a physical power connection. You control it by touching its edges, not the screen. BitBoxApp on iPhone and iPad guides firmware updates when a compatible version is offered.

Blockstream Jade PlusThe standard firmware supports Bitcoin and Liquid. Bitcoin-only firmware is a separate option.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

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.

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

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

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Connection requirements

With an iPhone, plug BitBox02 Nova into the phone or another suitable power source. It uses Bluetooth to exchange data. Ethereum needs the Multi edition; the Bitcoin-only edition cannot be changed to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Connection requirements

Your Android phone needs USB OTG support to connect to Nova over USB. Ethereum requires the Multi edition; a Bitcoin-only device cannot be changed to Multi.

Blockstream Jade Plus

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 QR

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.

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Block BitkeyBitBox02 NovaBlockstream Jade Plus

Display

Display type: Block Bitkey:OLED; BitBox02 Nova:OLED; Blockstream Jade Plus:LCD
Resolution: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px; Blockstream Jade Plus:320 × 170 px
Colour mode: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome; Blockstream Jade Plus:Colour
Screen diagonal: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:1.9″

Size and weight

Dimensions: Block Bitkey:66 × 60 × 13.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector; Blockstream Jade Plus:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Block Bitkey:79 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded

Power and charging

Charging methods: Block Bitkey:USB-C; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:USB-C
Battery capacity: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:280 mAh

Materials and finish

Materials: Block Bitkey:Corian Solid Surface; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded

Device connections

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

Security and software

Security chip: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3; Blockstream Jade Plus:No Secure Element

Processor

Core and clock speed: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded
Controllers: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded