Jade Core vs Jade Plus: Entry or Premium Blockstream?
Both run open Blockstream firmware for Bitcoin and Liquid — Core is the value line; Plus adds premium hardware for QR air-gapped multisig users.
Choose Jade Core if you want open-source Bitcoin and Liquid signing from Blockstream at the lowest hardware price.
Choose Jade Plus if you will air-gap sign often and want better screen and build quality for multisig and coordinator workflows.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99 | $169.99 |
| Best For | Bitcoin Beginners | Bitcoin only Users |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, QR, SD card, USB drive |
| Open Source | Fully open source | Fully open source |
| Coins Supported | 2+ | 2+ |
| WalletLab Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.5/5 |
Security
- Fully open source
- Seed model: BIP39 seed generated offline on device
- Optional passphrase (hidden wallet)
Open-source Blockstream firmware with QR options
- Fully open source
- Seed model: BIP39 seed generated offline on device or stateless seedqr
- Optional passphrase (hidden wallet)
Same open firmware story on upgraded chassis
Ease of Use
- Beginner score: 8.8/10
- Blockstream app
- Bitcoin Beginners
Simple hardware — app carries much of the UX
- Beginner score: 8.2/10
- Blockstream app
- Bitcoin only Users
Better screen and build for frequent QR signing
Supported Coins
- 2+
- Bitcoin Beginners
Bitcoin and Liquid on budget-friendly hardware
- 2+
- Bitcoin only Users
Bitcoin and Liquid with premium ergonomics
Open Source
- Fully open source
- Firmware is open source
- Reproducible builds supported
Fully open Blockstream stack
- Fully open source
- Firmware is open source
- Reproducible builds supported
Fully open — identical philosophy to Core
Mobile Experience
- USB-C, Bluetooth
- iOS and Android apps
- Mobile experience score: 8.3/10
QR workflows work; smaller screen than Plus
- USB-C, Bluetooth, QR, SD card, USB drive
- iOS and Android apps
- Mobile experience score: 8.2/10
QR camera air gaps are smoother on Plus hardware
Price & Value
- Listed price: $99
- Strong value score in our data
- Mid-range or flagship tier
Best Blockstream value for Bitcoin/Liquid starters
- Listed price: $169.99
- Strong value score in our data
- Mid-range or flagship tier
Premium over Core for hardware comfort
Which One Should You Choose?
- Use Blockstream Green or Liquid and want the lowest hardware price
- Sign occasionally and coordinate mostly from desktop
- Want open firmware without Ledger-style closed chips
- Air-gap sign frequently and want a better screen and build
- Run multisig with coordinators and need superior QR ergonomics
- Want open firmware without Ledger-style closed chips