Jade Plus vs Passport Core: Blockstream Stack or Foundation?
Jade Plus adds Liquid and Blockstream multisig tooling on open firmware; Passport Core is Foundation’s Bitcoin-only flagship experience.
Choose Jade Plus if you use Liquid, Blockstream Green, or multisig coordinators and want open-source QR air gaps at strong value.
Choose Passport Core if you want a Bitcoin-only Foundation device with premium industrial design and fewer chain extras to think about.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 | $199 |
| Best For | Bitcoin only Users | Bitcoin only Users |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, QR, SD card, USB drive | QR, microSD, USB-C charging only |
| Open Source | Fully open source | Fully open source |
| Coins Supported | 2+ | 1+ |
| WalletLab Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.6/5 |
Security
- Fully open source
- Seed model: BIP39 seed generated offline on device or stateless seedqr
- Optional passphrase (hidden wallet)
Open-source Blockstream firmware with QR camera air gaps
- Fully open source
- Seed model: BIP39 seed generated offline on device
- Secure Element (Microchip ATECC608B)
- Optional passphrase (hidden wallet)
Foundation secure element with premium industrial design
Ease of Use
- Beginner score: 8.2/10
- Blockstream app
- Bitcoin only Users
Blockstream app guides Bitcoin and Liquid users
- Beginner score: 8/10
- Envoy
- Bitcoin only Users
Sleek UX for Bitcoin holders who dislike hobbyist kits
Supported Coins
- 2+
- Bitcoin only Users
Bitcoin plus Liquid — wider than Passport Core
- 1+
- Bitcoin only Users
Bitcoin-only on Core — minimal attack surface
Open Source
- Fully open source
- Firmware is open source
- Reproducible builds supported
Fully open — aligned with Blockstream’s model
- Fully open source
- Firmware is open source
- Reproducible builds supported
Open-source Foundation stack — audit-friendly
Mobile Experience
- USB-C, Bluetooth, QR, SD card, USB drive
- iOS and Android apps
- Mobile experience score: 8.2/10
QR signing works well on phone without Bluetooth
- QR, microSD, USB-C charging only
- iOS and Android apps
- Mobile experience score: 8.3/10
More consumer-friendly than PSBT-only cult hardware
Price & Value
- Listed price: $169.99
- Strong value score in our data
- Mid-range or flagship tier
Strong value for Bitcoin + Liquid open-source features
- Listed price: $199
- Strong value score in our data
- Mid-range or flagship tier
Premium pricing for design-forward Bitcoin cold storage
Which One Should You Choose?
- Hold Liquid assets or use Blockstream Green
- Want open firmware with a camera for QR air gaps
- Run multisig with Blockstream-friendly tooling
- Prefer lower price than premium Foundation hardware
- Want Bitcoin-only firmware without Liquid scope
- Prefer Foundation’s hardware design language
- Plan long-term cold storage with minimal features
- Value premium build over maximum feature breadth