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@ Hedony
2024-05-01 19:14:01Opinion about Jade (hardware)
Jade is a hardware wallet launched by Blockstream in January 2021. Its market value is around $65. Its screen is 1.14 inches, LCD, 16-bit color, and 240 x 135 px.
It does not have a security chip but is managed by an external server for exchanging encrypted information. It uses a practical button panel and a wheel on the side.
The device can be used as a two-factor authentication type OTP. The connectivity of this wallet is through a USB-C connection for power and Bluetooth data and a camera to scan QR codes which allows air gapping without an internet connection, thus providing solid protection.
Jade also generates its own QR codes to exchange information with other devices, with multiple compatibility that allows it to accept various software wallets. It supports the creation of passphrases, its firmware is open source and it supports multi-signatures. Its battery is 240 MAH and with a size of 60 x 24 x 17.
Jade custody of Bitcoin and digital assets that use the Liquid Network.
Although the price is convenient and its security is high, the recovery process is complex due to the communication system with a remote server.
It is also not useful if you want to create and manage several different Bitcoin accounts.
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