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Blockstream Jade Core or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Wallet recovery.

Blockstream Jade CoreOne edition

Price at Blockstream

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Core:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: Blockstream Jade Core:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Core:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Core:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova: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 Nova:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Battery: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; BitBox02 Nova: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.

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.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Blockstream Jade Core

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.

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 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.

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Blockstream Jade CoreBitBox02 Nova

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 Nova:Monochrome
Display type: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Core:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Core:20 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Materials and finish

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

Device connections

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

Security and software

Security chip: Blockstream Jade Core:No Secure Element; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Processor

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