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Blockstream Jade Classic, Blockstream Jade Plus or BitBox02?

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

Blockstream Jade PlusOne edition

Price at Blockstream

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Jade Classic

Jade Plus

Approve transactions

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

Where they differ

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

Not fully confirmed

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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Blockstream Jade ClassicBlockstream Jade PlusBitBox02

Display

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

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Classic:60 × 24 × 17 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Blockstream Jade Plus:65 × 30 × 12 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; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded; BitBox02:12 g

Power and charging

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

Materials and finish

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

Device connections

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

Security and software

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

Processor

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