Blockstream Jade: keys, security, fees and reviews
In short
- Key control
- Self-custody: bitcoin can only be spent with the keys stored encrypted on the Jade.
- Fees
- Device price: Jade Plus $169.99, Jade Core $99.00 on the official Jade page (as of 31 October 2026).
- Risks and caveats
- Without a secure element, protection against physical attacks depends on the blind PIN oracle model.
- Checked
- 31 October 2026
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Key facts
- Official site
- blockstream.com/jade
Key facts checked on 31 October 2026 against official sources.
What is Blockstream Jade
Blockstream Jade is an open-source hardware wallet for Bitcoin and the Liquid Network made by Blockstream, first launched in 2021. The current models are Jade Plus, with a metal body and camera for air-gapped QR signing, and Jade Core. Instead of a secure element chip it uses a blind PIN oracle that works as a virtual secure element.
Who holds the keys
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Key control | Self-custody: bitcoin can only be spent with the keys stored encrypted on the Jade. |
| Recovery | Wallet data is stored encrypted on the device and unlocked with a PIN through a companion app over USB, Bluetooth or QR. |
| Custodian | PIN unlock uses Blockstream's blind PIN oracle by default; users can run their own oracle. |
Features and supported networks
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Supported networks | Bitcoin and Liquid; QR mode supports Bitcoin only. |
| Secure element | No secure element chip; a blind oracle acts as a virtual secure element against physical key extraction. |
| Connectivity | Jade Plus: USB-C, Bluetooth, camera (QR) and SD card / USB drive; Jade Core: USB-C and Bluetooth. A no-radio firmware variant disables Bluetooth. |
| Display | 1.9-inch IPS LCD, 320x170. |
| Platforms | Used with the Blockstream app (iOS, Android, desktop) or other compatible wallet software. |
| Multisig | Multisig, stateless signing, BIP-39 passphrase, BIP-85 child seeds, duress PIN, genuine-device check. |
Security and audits
- The Jade firmware is open source on GitHub (Blockstream/Jade) under the MIT licence.
- Jade has no certified secure element; Blockstream describes its blind PIN oracle as a virtual secure element, and the oracle server is also open source.
- Vulnerabilities are reported privately under the repository's security policy (one week to investigate, up to 90 days to fix).
Security incidents
No security incident is recorded in the sources checked on 31 October 2026 (the company’s own channels and incident databases): blockstream.com/jade, help.blockstream.com/blockstream-jade, github.com/Blockstream/Jade/blob/master/SECURITY, github.com/Blockstream/Jade, defillama.com/hacks, hacked.slowmist.io/search, rekt.news/leaderboard, blog.blockstream.com/jade-security-disclosure, blog.blockstream.com/important-jade-security-upd
Fees
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Device price | Jade Plus $169.99, Jade Core $99.00 on the official Jade page (as of 31 October 2026). |
| Device price | Jade Core $99.00. |
History
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Blockstream founded. |
| 2021 | Original Jade (Jade Classic) launched; Jade Plus followed as the next model. |
Risks and caveats
- Without a secure element, protection against physical attacks depends on the blind PIN oracle model.
- The official web store does not accept returns or refunds.
About the developer
- Developer
- Blockstream Corporation Inc.
- Founders
- Dr Adam Back, co-founder and CEO.
- Founded
- 2014 (Blockstream).
Official links
- Website: blockstream.com/jade
- Support: help.blockstream.com/blockstream-jade
- Source code: github.com/Blockstream/Jade
- Security: github.com/Blockstream/Jade/blob/master/SECURITY.md
Questions and answers
Is Blockstream Jade self-custodial?
Yes. Coins can only be spent with the keys stored encrypted on the device; Blockstream's blind oracle only helps unlock it and can be replaced by your own.
Is Jade open source?
Yes. The firmware is on GitHub under the MIT licence.
Does Jade have a secure element?
No chip; it uses a blind PIN oracle that Blockstream describes as a virtual secure element.
Which coins does Jade support?
Bitcoin and assets on the Liquid Network; air-gapped QR mode is Bitcoin only.
How much does Jade cost?
Jade Plus $169.99 and Jade Core $99.00 on the official page (as of 31 October 2026).
Sources
- Blockstream — Jade
- Blockstream — Jade Plus
- Blockstream — About
- Blockstream — Terms of use
- Blockstream Help Center — Jade overview
- Blockstream Help Center — Set up a personal blind oracle
- GitHub — Blockstream/Jade
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