Blockstream has unveiled its first cryptocurrency hardware wallet, Jade. It allows you to store BTC and tokens on the Bitcoin Liquid sidechain.
The developers of the wallet emphasize that the project is completely open – access to documentation on hardware and software is free. Works Blockstream Jade with Blockstream Green software wallet. Currently, Jade supports work exclusively with devices on the Android OS, but in the near future there will be support for Green wallets for personal computers, and later support for Apple devices.
“Keeping your wallet keys on a device connected to the Internet leaves them vulnerable to viruses. Separate hardware wallets are the best solution for storing keys. And we are launching Blockstream Jade – our vision of what a bitcoin hardware wallet should be, ”- written in the press release.
Blockstream Jade features a 240×135 pixel color display, making it easier to verify transactions as well as share QR codes. Also, the device is equipped with a camera that will allow you to confirm incoming and outgoing transactions via QR codes. However, at the moment the camera is not used – the function will appear later along with the firmware update.
Using hardware wallets does not always help protect against hackers. For example, Hugh Karp, the founder of the DeFi Nexus Mutual platform, stole 370,000 NXM tokens worth $ 8.2 million, despite using the Ledger wallet.
