Blockstream announced the launch of Blockstream Jade Core, a new hardware wallet designed to make secure Bitcoin self-custody more accessible. Built on the same open-source security foundation as the company’s existing Jade product line, Jade Core combines user control with the trusted protections that define Blockstream’s hardware wallet ecosystem.
Historically, self-custody solutions have been designed for advanced users. Through intuitive onboarding and streamlined interaction, Jade Core simplifies the experience, delivering a hardware wallet designed for everyday users.
“At Blockstream, we build products to advance Bitcoin adoption without compromising security,” said Jeff Boortz, Chief Product Officer of Blockstream. “With Blockstream Jade Core, we’re able to offer secure, intuitive self-custody to even more users. It gives people a practical path to take direct control of their bitcoin.”
Built by Experts. Designed for Everyone.
The device features guided setup, native integration with the Blockstream app across desktop and mobile, Bluetooth pairing, and offline transaction signing, giving users a streamlined path into self-custody and making it easy to move bitcoin off exchanges into direct ownership.
- Simple Setup: Fast device pairing across desktop, iOS, and Android through the Blockstream app.
- Clear Confirmation: An enhanced display designed for straightforward transaction verification.
- Offline Signing: Private keys remain isolated on-device, with signing performed entirely offline.
Self-Custody Made Simple
Jade Core makes self-custody easier without compromising the security protections users expect from Blockstream.
Jade Core protections include:
- Open-source hardware and firmware for transparent, verifiable security
- Blind Oracle PIN protection with end-to-end encryption and layered authentication to help protect against unauthorized access, including physical device compromise
- Offline transaction signing that keeps private keys isolated from online threats
- Built-in device authenticity checks during setup to help users verify they are using a genuine device
Built on an open-source foundation users can verify, Blockstream Jade Core extends transparency across its hardware, firmware, and security model. This transparency reinforces confidence in the integrity of the device architecture so customers do not have to choose between ease of use and security.
Expanding Access to Direct Ownership
Counterparty risk remains a core concern across the Bitcoin ecosystem. Security incidents and failures across centralized platforms only further highlight the value of direct ownership and independent control. Jade Core provides an accessible path to self-custody through a purpose-built hardware wallet.
“Jade Core sits within a broader comprehensive product strategy at Blockstream, where retail products and enterprise infrastructure work together to expand access to Bitcoin’s financial system,” said Peter Bain, Chief Marketing Officer of Blockstream. “We are seeing growing demand for solutions that give users greater control over their assets while maintaining the same level of security expected at the institutional level. Making self-custody simpler is part of that broader vision and reflects how we continue to expand solutions supporting the next phase of Bitcoin adoption.”
By lowering complexity while maintaining strong protections, Blockstream is helping broaden access to self-custody and advance direct ownership as a standard for Bitcoin users globally.
About Blockstream
Blockstream is the world’s premier developer of blockchain infrastructure built on the Bitcoin standard. Founded in 2014 by Adam Back, the company delivers enterprise-grade infrastructure across Bitcoin’s full technology stack, including secure self-custody, Layer 2 networks, tokenization, and high-assurance smart contracting through Simplicity. Its Liquid Network provides fast and confidential settlement for institutions, securing more than $5 billion in total value.
Through its research and engineering teams, Blockstream continues to advance Bitcoin’s evolution through innovations in scalability, security, and programmability, supporting the next generation of quantum resistant global financial infrastructure. Learn more at blockstream.com
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