Jade is a hardware wallet that stores the recovery phrase for your bitcoin and/or Liquid wallets. Hardware wallets increase the security of your funds by keeping the private keys required to spend your bitcoin or Liquid assets on a secure, offline device.
Storing your recovery phrase on a phone or computer opens up potential attack vectors. For this reason, we recommend using a hardware wallet like Jade for additional protection.
The table below compares the use of the Blockstream app as a standalone software wallet versus pairing it with a Jade hardware wallet.
Wallet | Type | Ideal Use | Benefits/Features |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Software Wallet |  Quick, everyday spending | No extra device needed Quick login via biometrics or PIN Use Blockstream app to access Jade |
 |  Hardware Wallet |  Long-term cold storage | Keys remain offline Enable watch-only mode to receive without device Add a passphrase for hidden/duress wallets |
*2FA Protected accounts reduce the risk of unauthorized spending. Both software and hardware wallets can use this feature for additional security.
Using Jade with the Blockstream App
Jade stores your private keys, but still requires a compatible interface to manage funds. We recommend Jade's native companion, the Blockstream app, though Jade also supports platforms like Electrum.
Note: In the Blockstream app, you can choose between two security models when using Jade: Standard (Singlesig) or 2FA Protected (Multisig Shield). Learn more.
After setting up your Jade with the Blockstream app, you can begin receiving, sending, and securely storing your bitcoin and Liquid assets.
Blockstream Jade is compatible with the Blockstream app on Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.