Blockstream Jade Plus
Premium aluminium Jade with a bigger screen, camera QR and SD — open-source with a blind-oracle design.
Overview
The Blockstream Jade Plus is the premium version of Blockstream's popular open-source wallet, upgrading the original with an aluminium body, a bigger and clearer screen, camera-based QR air-gap, and microSD support — while keeping the low-ish price and open-source firmware that made the original a value champion. It's aimed at buyers who want a nicer, more capable air-gapped device without paying flagship money.
Like the original, it supports Bitcoin and the Liquid Network and pairs with wallets such as Blockstream Green, Sparrow, and Specter. It keeps Jade's flexible security options: the encrypted 'blind oracle' backup where Blockstream's server never sees your keys, plus a fully offline stateless mode. Camera QR plus microSD give you multiple air-gapped ways to move transactions, and USB-C is there when you want convenience.
The same honest caveat applies as with the standard Jade: it does not use a dedicated hardware secure element, instead relying on its software architecture and the blind-oracle or stateless approach. That's a deliberate design choice, not a bug, but if hardware secure-element resistance is a hard requirement, a Trezor Safe 5, Coldcard, or Foundation Passport fits better. For value-focused buyers who want a good-looking, open-source, genuinely air-gapped wallet with a bigger screen and SD support, the Jade Plus is a compelling middle option.
Key features
- Aluminium body with a larger, clearer screen
- Camera-based QR air-gap plus microSD and USB-C
- Open-source firmware; Bitcoin and Liquid support
- 'Blind oracle' encrypted backup and stateless offline mode
- Works with Green, Sparrow, Specter and more
- Optional passphrase for hidden wallets
- Flagship-style features at a mid-range price
Specs
- connection camera QR + microSD + USB-C
- open Source Yes
- secure Element No
Who it’s for
Value-focused buyers who want air-gap and open-source without flagship pricing.
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Blockstream Jade Plus: frequently asked questions
How does the Jade Plus differ from the original Jade?
It adds an aluminium build, a bigger and clearer screen, and microSD support, while keeping the same open-source firmware and security model at a modest price increase.
Does it have a secure element?
No. Like the original Jade, it uses a general-purpose microcontroller with a software-driven, blind-oracle or stateless security design.
What air-gap options does it support?
Camera-based QR codes and microSD, so you can sign transactions without a wired connection; USB-C is also available.
Is it a good multisig device?
Yes, it works well in multisig setups with wallets like Sparrow and Specter, and the larger screen helps with verification.
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