Blockstream
Blockstream Jade
4.3 Editorial score
Price
$64
Profile
More open-source
Hardware wallet comparison
Blockstream Jade vs Ledger Nano S Plus: Bitcoin Open-Source vs Multi-Coin Secure Element
Within $15 of each other but with opposite design philosophies. Blockstream Jade at $64 is Bitcoin/Liquid focused with fully open-source firmware and a camera for QR-based air-gapped signing. Ledger Nano S Plus at $79 is multi-coin with a secure element chip and Ledger Live ecosystem.
Open-source vs secure elementBitcoin-only vs multi-coinSigning workflowPrice
Ledger
Ledger Nano S Plus
4.5 Editorial score
Price
$79
Profile
More secure-chip focused
Decision table
Side-by-side security posture
| Device Model | Blockstream Jade | Ledger Nano S Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $64 | $79 |
| Security Rating | ||
| Secure Element | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Multisig | ||
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth | USB-C |
| Supported Assets | BTC, Liquid Network assets | BTC, ETH, LTC... |
| Warranty | 1 year | 2 years |
Blockstream
Open sourceBlockstream Jade
Pros
- Affordable price point
- Fully open-source
- Camera for QR code scanning
- Liquid Network support
- Bitcoin-focused
Trade-offs
- No secure element
- Limited to Bitcoin ecosystem
- Smaller screen
- Newer to market
- Requires PIN server connection
Ledger
Secure elementLedger Nano S Plus
Pros
- Affordable entry point
- Secure element chip
- Larger screen than Nano S
- More storage than original
- No Bluetooth complexity
Trade-offs
- Closed-source firmware
- No Bluetooth
- Button interface only
- Less portable than Nano X
- Limited screen size
Who should choose which
Bottom line
Pick the Jade if you only hold Bitcoin or Liquid and value fully open-source firmware. Pick the Nano S Plus if you want broad multi-coin support and chip-level secure-element security in a small USB form factor.
FAQ
Which is better: Blockstream Jade or Ledger Nano S Plus?
Pick the Jade if you only hold Bitcoin or Liquid and value fully open-source firmware. Pick the Nano S Plus if you want broad multi-coin support and chip-level secure-element security in a small USB form factor.
FAQ
What's the price difference between Blockstream Jade and Ledger Nano S Plus?
The Blockstream Jade costs $64, while the Ledger Nano S Plus costs $79. That's a difference of $15.