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Blockstream Jade review

Updated September 28, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Blockstream Jade is a hardware wallet for adults who want their keys in their own hands on a device of their own. It scores 2.6 here, so it suits deliberate, long term holders of a few coins over quick movers.

Key facts

Best for
Self custody on open source hardware for long term crypto holders.
Wallet type
Hardware↗
Price
$99.99 to $169.99↗
Custody
Self custody↗
Coins supported
2↗
Secure element
Virtual secure element (blind oracle encryption)↗
Open source
Yes↗
Connectivity
USB-c, Bluetooth↗
Backup options
Seed↗
Legal entity
Blockstream Corporation Inc.↗
Headquarters
United States↗
Founded
2014↗
Support channels
Help-centre, Community↗
Features
Self-custody
Official website
blockstream.com

Facts checked September 26, 2026, 4 sources

Apps and profiles

Get the app
App Store
Elsewhere
WikidataWikipediaXLinkedIngithub.com

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Self custody, so the keys never sit with a provider (self custody).
  • It is open source, so the firmware can be read before you buy.
  • Signing is protected by a Virtual secure element (blind oracle encryption).
  • Pairs with a phone over usb c and bluetooth.

Cons

  • A price of $99.99 to $169.99 against a listed median price of €0.
  • Covers 2 coins, placing it 94 of 111 on coins supported.
  • Support runs on help centre and community only.
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Who it suits

  • Adults who want self custody on a hardware device they own.
  • People who want open source code they can read before buying.
  • Holders who keep a seed backup (seed) and spend more time storing than trading.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Not for buyers on a budget: Trezor is listed at $79.
  • Not for people who want a phone app, since eToro runs a mobile wallet and VaultLeap a mobile one.
  • Not for holders of many assets, since Jade covers 2 against a listed median of 46.

The company behind it

Blockstream Jade is made by Blockstream Corporation Inc., a company registered in the US and founded in 2014. The same entity appears in the terms, so the counterparty is the maker of the wallet rather than a reseller. Support runs through help centre and community, so help comes from documentation and the community.

How Blockstream Jade compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Blockstream Jade cost?+

Jade is a hardware device at $99.99 to $169.99, paid once rather than as a subscription. The listed median wallet price is €0 and Trezor is listed at $79, so Jade sits at the pricier end of the range. Buyers are buying a device, not a service.

Is my crypto safe on Jade?+

Custody is self custody, so keys stay on the device rather than with a provider. Signing is protected by a Virtual secure element (blind oracle encryption), and the wallet is open source, so the code can be read. A seed backup keeps recovery possible if the device is lost.

How many coins can Jade hold?+

Jade covers 2 coins, which places it 94 of 111 on coins supported across the wallets listed here. The median listed wallet supports 46. A narrow coin set suits long term holders rather than active traders.

Does Jade work with a phone?+

Connectivity is usb c and bluetooth, so the device can be connected by cable or paired with a phone over bluetooth. Mobile wallets such as the mobile wallet at eToro and the mobile wallet at VaultLeap need no separate device to buy.

How do I back up Jade?+

Recovery runs through a seed backup, the most common method among the wallets listed. A Virtual secure element (blind oracle encryption) protects keys on the device itself. Because custody sits with the holder, the recovery phrase has to be stored by the owner.

How much money do retail crypto investors lose?+

Across the products listed here, the median share of retail investors losing money is 70.15%. Jade is a storage device rather than a trading platform, so it does not change that underlying risk. It affects how coins are held, not where prices go.

Who is Jade built for?+

It suits adults who want self custody on a hardware device and who read open source code before buying. It does not suit people who want a phone app instead: the wallet at eToro is mobile and the one at VaultLeap is mobile.

Who makes Jade and where are they based?+

The device is made by Blockstream Corporation Inc., a company registered in the US and founded in 2014. Support comes through help centre and community, so help is documentation and community answers. The counterparty is the maker of the wallet rather than a reseller.

Sources

  • blockstream.com/about checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “Founded in 2014, Blockstream has been the leading provider of blockchain technologies”

  • blockstream.com/app checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Features

    “Our secure, open-source hardware wallet is built for self-custody.”

  • blockstream.com/jade checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Connectivity, Custody, Open source, Secure element, Wallet type

    “USB-C®, Bluetooth™, SD Card/USB Drive”

  • blockstream.com/jade/jade-plus checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Backup options, Coins supported, Price, Support channels

    “scan a SeedQR to temporarily load keys to Jade”

  • blockstream.com/terms checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity

    “Blockstream Properties are controlled and offered by Blockstream from its facilities in the United States of America.”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Blockstream Jade

Blockstream Jade

Self custody on open source hardware for long term crypto holders.

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