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BitBox02 vs Blockstream Jade

Comparing
two wallets
Decided by
Editorial rating
Last reviewed
2026-08-25
BitBox024.6

Swiss made, fully open source, sold in Multi and Bitcoin-only editions, with a Nova model that works from an iPhone.

Blockstream Jade4.3Bitcoin-only

Bitcoin-only line from $79 to $149 that ships no secure element on purpose: a locked Jade holds nothing worth extracting.

Verdict: BitBox02

BitBox02 rates higher on our rubric: 4.6 against 4.3 for Blockstream Jade.

Criterion
Editorial rating
BitBox02
4.6
Blockstream Jade
4.3

BitBox02 and Blockstream Jade, fact by fact

Every row is from the two reviews as of their review dates, with sources on each. A check marks the side a decidable criterion favours; rows without one are information, not a score.

BitBox02 and Blockstream Jade compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitBox02Blockstream Jade
Editorial rating4.6 (favoured on this row)4.3
StatusAvailableAvailable
Made byBitBoxBlockstream
PriceNot published$99
Who holds the keysself-custodial, keys held in a dual chip design, certified EAL6+ on the Nova modelself-custodial, keys protected by Blockstream's open source blind oracle rather than a secure element chip
Bitcoin-onlyNoYes
Runs oniOS, Android, Windows, macOS, LinuxiOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
ScreenMonochrome OLED with touch sliders; the Nova uses a more readable glass OLED1.9 inch color LCD, 320 x 170 pixels
ConnectivityUSB-C on both models; the Nova adds Bluetooth for iPhone and iPadUSB-C and Bluetooth on all three models; Jade Plus adds an SD card slot and camera-based QR signing
ReleasedNot stated2021 for the original Jade; Core and Plus arrived with the June 2, 2026 lineup refresh
Countries on the maker's listNo published listNo published list
Last reviewed2026-08-252026-08-25

Pros and cons, side by side

BitBox02

What works

  • Fully open source firmware, in a Multi edition and a true Bitcoin-only edition
  • Dual chip design, with an EAL6+ certified secure chip on the Nova
  • microSD backup makes setup and recovery fast, and writing down the words is optional
  • Three built-in on-ramps (Pocket Bitcoin, MoonPay, BTC Direct) send coins straight to the device
  • The Nova works with an iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth

What to watch

  • No touchscreen: confirmations happen on a small OLED with touch sliders
  • The original BitBox02 has no iOS support, so an iPhone user needs the Nova
  • BitBox publishes no shipping country list, only regional tiers and a duty policy
  • Shipping cost and any unpaid import duties are only shown at checkout

Blockstream Jade

What works

  • Bitcoin only, with both firmware and hardware published as open source
  • Three tiers from $79 to $149 sharing one firmware and one security model
  • Genuine Check attestation lets you verify the device was actually made by Blockstream
  • Jade Plus signs fully air-gapped over QR codes and reads an SD card
  • Blockstream fixed the DARKNAVY report in three weeks and published a full public disclosure

What to watch

  • No certified secure element, which is a deliberate tradeoff but still a difference from Ledger, Trezor and BitBox
  • Firmware 1.0.24 through 1.0.36 carried a stack overflow that a compromised host could use to crash the device, and 1.0.35 and earlier could allow limited code execution
  • Jade Core has no camera, so air-gapped QR signing needs the Plus
  • Free international shipping is advertised with no country list behind it, and you may owe import fees

Frequently asked questions

Is BitBox02 or Blockstream Jade better?

BitBox02 rates higher on our rubric: 4.6 against 4.3 for Blockstream Jade. The rating follows the product rubric published on our about page; the rows above set custody, price and platforms side by side so you can check it.

Is BitBox02 or Blockstream Jade bitcoin-only?

Blockstream Jade is bitcoin-only; BitBox02 supports other assets too. Multi edition supports bitcoin plus other assets; the Bitcoin-only edition runs firmware with the rest removed

The full reviews: BitBox02 and Blockstream Jade, each with its sources, and every wallet we review.

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