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Blockstream Jade Core or Blockstream Jade Classic?

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

Blockstream Jade Core

One edition

Change wallet: Blockstream Jade Core

Blockstream Jade Classic

One edition

Change wallet: Blockstream Jade Classic
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In short

Recorded differences: Operating power and Battery.

Approve transactions

Computer
Blockstream Jade Core:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Blockstream Jade Classic:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR

Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

iPhone
Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Android
Blockstream Jade Core:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin

Where they differ

Operating power
Blockstream Jade Core:USB power
Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power
Battery
Blockstream Jade Core:No battery
Blockstream Jade Classic:Rechargeable

What they have in common

Controls / Display
Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
Both
Wallet recovery
Recovery phrase
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies
Blockstream Jade Core:Not confirmed
Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed

Before you choose

Consider
Blockstream Jade CoreiPhone connects by Bluetooth and a computer by USB. Cryptocurrency support also depends on the installed firmware.
Blockstream Jade ClassicA small screen with wheel and button controls. QR signing needs a compatible app; Liquid uses USB or Bluetooth.

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.

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.

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Blockstream Jade CoreBlockstream Jade Classic

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.
Blockstream Jade Classic:Colour

Size and weight

Dimensions
Blockstream Jade Core:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Blockstream Jade Classic:60 × 24 × 17 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight
Blockstream Jade Core:20 g
Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g

Power and charging

Battery capacity
Blockstream Jade Core:No battery
Blockstream Jade Classic:240 mAh
Charging methods
Blockstream Jade Core:No battery
Blockstream Jade Classic:USB-C

Materials and finish

Materials
Body: PlasticBoth

Device connections

USB port
USB-CBoth

Security and software

Security chip
No Secure ElementBoth

Processor

Controllers
Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded
Blockstream Jade Classic:ESP32

Official stores

Next steps
Blockstream Jade CoreOne edition

Documentation checked Sep 29, 2026

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Documentation checked Sep 30, 2026

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