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Blockstream Jade Classic, BitBox02 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 (iPhone) is confirmed only for Blockstream Jade Classic and Blockstream Jade Plus.

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Blockstream Jade PlusOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Jade Classic

BitBox02Multiple cryptocurrencies

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
Not supported; Blockstream Jade Plus:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Android: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Classic:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input; Blockstream Jade Plus:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Recovery phrase; BitBox02:microSD backup and recovery phrase; Blockstream Jade Plus:Recovery phrase

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; BitBox02:Multiple cryptocurrencies; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not confirmed
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; BitBox02:USB power; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded
Battery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Rechargeable; BitBox02:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus: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.

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

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.

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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Blockstream Jade ClassicBitBox02Blockstream Jade Plus

Display

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

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; Blockstream Jade Plus:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g; BitBox02:12 g; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded

Power and charging

Battery capacity: Blockstream Jade Classic:240 mAh; BitBox02:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:280 mAh
Charging methods: Blockstream Jade Classic:USB-C; BitBox02:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:USB-C

Materials and finish

Materials: Blockstream Jade Classic:Body: Plastic; BitBox02:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded

Device connections

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

Security and software

Security chip: Blockstream Jade Classic:No Secure Element; BitBox02:ATECC608B; Blockstream Jade Plus:No Secure Element

Processor

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