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Blockstream Jade Core, Block Bitkey 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 Core and Block Bitkey.

Blockstream Jade CoreOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Jade Core

Bitkey

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Core:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
Not supported
Android: Blockstream Jade Core:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Core:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Block Bitkey:Touchscreen; BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Core:Recovery phrase; Block Bitkey:Phone, hardware and server keys with assisted recovery. Check service and country availability.; BitBox02:microSD backup and recovery phrase

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Core:Not confirmed; Block Bitkey:Bitcoin-only; BitBox02:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Core:USB power; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:USB power
Battery: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Block Bitkey:Rechargeable; 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.

Block BitkeyTwo of three keys are needed. Recovery involves your phone, cloud storage and the service, rather than a conventional recovery phrase.

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

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.

Block Bitkey

iPhone · Android

Bitkey appNFCBitcoin

Connection requirements

Needs an NFC phone and the Bitkey app. Setup requires a cloud backup and email alerts; recovery depends on the keys and backup access you retain.

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 CoreBlock BitkeyBitBox02

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

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Core:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Block Bitkey:66 × 60 × 13.6 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; Block Bitkey:79 g; BitBox02:12 g

Power and charging

Charging methods: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Block Bitkey:USB-C; BitBox02:Not recorded

Materials and finish

Materials: Blockstream Jade Core:Body: Plastic; Block Bitkey:Corian Solid Surface; BitBox02:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CAll three
Memory card slot: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: Blockstream Jade Core:No Secure Element; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:ATECC608B

Processor

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