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Blockstream Jade Core or BitBox02?

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

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Your device: iPhone

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for Blockstream Jade Core.

Blockstream Jade CoreOne edition

Price at Blockstream

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

iPhone

Your device

Approve transactions: Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
Not supported
Set up the wallet: Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
Not supported

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Core:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Blockstream Jade Core:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

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

What they have in common

Operating power: USB power
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Core:Not confirmed; BitBox02:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Battery: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; BitBox02:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Blockstream Jade CoreiPhone connects by Bluetooth and a computer by USB. Cryptocurrency support also depends on the installed firmware.

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 Core

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.

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.

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 CoreBitBox02

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Core:Sources disagreeBlockstream’s Jade lineup article describes a color display on Core; the Jade Plus store comparison says Core has no display. The sources conflict on Core’s display.; BitBox02:Monochrome
Display type: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; BitBox02:OLED
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; BitBox02:128 × 64 px

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Core: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 Core:20 g; BitBox02:12 g

Materials and finish

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

Device connections

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

Security and software

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

Processor

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