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Blockstream Jade Core

Name: Blockstream Jade Core
Brand: Blockstream

Blockstream Jade Core is a Bitcoin-only wallet released in April 2026. Key specs: open-source firmware, signing connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, screen size 1.9″, weight 20 g.

7.4Score

Security4.9

Open source8.5

Bitcoin features6.2

Ease of use7.5

Connectivity4.3

price range€80–105Reference price converted from USD

Full specifications

Released: April 2026
Type: Bitcoin-only wallet
Brand: Blockstream
Popularity: #16 of 141
Model numbers: Jade Core

NoSecure Element chip

YesOpen-source firmware

NoAir-gapped signing

USB-C, BluetoothSigning connectivity

1.9″Screen size

NoBuilt-in battery

20 gWeight

Spec guide

How it ranks among Bitcoin-only wallets

Spec guide

Screen size · 1.9″Bottom 41%Weight · 20 gTop 32%

Compared with every model of this kind in the catalog.

compared with other Bitcoin-only wallets

Why is Jade Core a good choice?

Weight: 20 gbetter than 96% of Bitcoin-only wallets

In rankings

#20Best hardware wallets right now #5Best Bitcoin-only hardware wallets #14Best open-source hardware wallets #26Best wallets for Bitcoin power users #15Easiest hardware wallets to use #15Best value hardware wallets #25Hardware wallets with the biggest screen #13Lightest hardware wallets #14Compatible with the most wallet apps

Specifications

Full specifications

Security

Secure Element chip: No
Air-gapped signing: No
100% air-gapped: No
Supply-chain & tamper protection: Yes
Secure boot: Yes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signing: Yes

Firmware & open source

Open-source firmware: Yes
Source code available: Yes
Reproducible builds: Yes
Firmware licence: MIT
Upgradable firmware: Yes
Firmware update via: USB, Bluetooth
Bitcoin-only firmware / edition: Yes

Device lock

PIN lock: Yes
PIN entered on the device: Yes
Fingerprint unlock: No
Duress PIN / decoy wallet: No
Brick / wipe PIN: Yes
Wipe after failed attempts: Yes
Time-delayed unlock: No
Anti-phishing words: No

Keys & backup

BIP39 passphrase: Yes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39): No
Seed XOR: No
BIP85 child seeds: Yes
24-word seed: Yes
SeedQR backup: No
microSD backup: No
NFC backup card: No
User-added entropy (dice): Yes
Stateless use (no stored keys): Yes
Multiple seeds on one device: No

Bitcoin features

Multisig: Yes
Taproot: Yes
Miniscript: Yes
Message signing: Yes
Coin control: Yes
Own node connection: Yes
Tor support: Yes
Replace-by-fee: Yes
Silent Payments: No
Spending limits: No
Testnet: Yes

Supported assets

Altcoins & tokens: No
Bitcoin only: Yes

Connectivity

Signing connectivity: USB-C, Bluetooth
USB: Yes
USB-C: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
NFC: No
QR code camera: No
Animated QR (UR): No
microSD signing: No

Screen & input

Screen: Yes
Screen size: 1.9″
Screen type: IPS LCD
Screen resolution: 320 × 170
Touchscreen: No
Colour screen: Yes
Gorilla Glass: No
Controls: Buttons
QWERTY keyboard: No

Battery & power

Built-in battery: No
Wireless charging: No

Design

Weight: 20 g
Length: 65 mm
Width: 30 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Materials: Plastic
Water / dust resistance: No
Several colours available: No
Warranty (months): 0
Assembled in: China
DIY build possible: Yes

Apps

Official apps: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Desktop app: Yes
Mobile app: Yes
Works with wallet apps: Bitcoin Safe, Nunchuk, Cove, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Bull, Liana
Compatible third-party wallets: 11

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