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Blockstream Jade Classic or BitBox02?

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

BitBox02

Wallet 2

Add a wallet

Wallet 3

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Your device: Android

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Wallet recovery.

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

BitBox02Multiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Android

Your device

Approve transactions: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Set up the wallet: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum

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
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
Not supported

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Classic:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Recovery phrase; BitBox02:microSD backup and recovery phrase
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; BitBox02:USB power

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; BitBox02:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Battery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Rechargeable; BitBox02:Not recorded

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.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Blockstream Jade Classic

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.

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.

BitBox02

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

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

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

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

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Blockstream Jade ClassicBitBox02

Display

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

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
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g; BitBox02:12 g

Power and charging

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

Materials and finish

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

Device connections

USB port: USB-CBoth
Memory card slot: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; BitBox02:microSD

Security and software

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

Processor

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