Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Blockstream Jade vs Exodus
Blockstream Jade
Exodus
Higher score in this comparison
Blockstream Jade vs Exodus: the differences
| Compare | Blockstream JadeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ExodusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet type | Hardware | Software |
| Coins supported | 2 | from 1,000,000 |
| Price | $99.99 to $169.99 | Not confirmed |
| Secure element | Virtual secure element (blind oracle encryption) | Not confirmed |
| Open source | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Connectivity | USB c, Bluetooth | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- Exodus scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Founded is lower at Blockstream Jade: 2014 vs 2015.
- Support channels: only Exodus offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
Blockstream Jade
Blockstream Jade is an open source hardware wallet for Bitcoin holders who want to hold their own keys. It suits people who keep a single asset rather than a long list, and the device price of $99.99 to $169.99 is paid at the point of sale.
Exodus
Exodus is a software wallet that keeps your coins in self-custody, so it suits anyone who wants control of their funds without handing them to an exchange. Support runs through a help centre, chat and a community, and the wallet covers from 1,000,000 coins.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blockstream Jade | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.6Jade's $99.99 to $169.99 sits above Trezor's $79 and the €69.28 hardware median. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.8Coverage is 2 coins, and support runs on help centre and community. | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 9.4 | 9.4 |
How they place
| Ranking | Blockstream Jade | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 75 of 156 | 24 of 156 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blockstream Jade | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Blockstream Corporation Inc. | Exodus Movement, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Help centre, Chat, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blockstream Jade | Exodus | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 to $169.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Coins supported | 2lowest quarter | from 1,000,000highest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Blockstream Jade
Pros
- Custody is self custody, so keys never leave the device and no company holds your balance.
- The firmware and companion app are open source, so the code that touches keys can be read.
- Connectivity covers usb c and bluetooth, so the device pairs with either a phone or a desktop.
Cons
- Price of $99.99 to $169.99 sits above Trezor's $79 for a single asset.
- Coverage is 2 coins, short of the 345 median in the hardware group.
- Support runs on help centre and community only, with no direct contact route listed.
Exodus
Pros
- Self-custody, so the keys and the balance stay with you: self custody.
- Software rather than hardware, so it runs on the devices you already use: software.
- Coin coverage of from 1,000,000, spanning major assets and the long tail alike.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre, chat and community only, with no phone line among them.
- A seed backup concentrates the balance behind a single phrase.
- Software wallets keep keys on a device you control, where Trezor is a hardware wallet.
Who each suits
Blockstream Jade
Who it suits
- Bitcoin holders who want keys on a device they control, since custody is self custody
- Readers comfortable with an open source device and a written seed backup
- People who hold a single asset and prefer hardware to a phone app
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers on a tighter budget, since Trezor costs $79.
- Bit2Me users who want a phone app rather than a device to carry.
- Readers who would rather a platform held the balance, as bynex does with custodial.
Exodus
Who it suits
- People who want their own keys and self-custody: self custody.
- Holders of small-cap and niche assets, with from 1,000,000 supported.
- Users content to write down and guard a seed themselves.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants keys to sit on a dedicated device: Trezor is a hardware wallet.
- Phone-first users: Bit2Me is a mobile wallet.
- Readers who prefer a company to look after the balance: bynex is custodial.
Questions about each
Blockstream Jade
How much does a Jade wallet cost?+
Jade is sold at $99.99 to $169.99. That is a single device cost rather than a subscription, and nothing is charged on the account afterwards. Trezor is priced at $79, so Jade sits at the pricier end of the hardware wallet range.
Which coins can I hold on a Jade wallet?+
Jade is built around Bitcoin, and the coin list is short at 2. That focus suits a device that keeps keys offline, but it rules Jade out if you want one box to hold many assets.
Exodus
Who runs Exodus?+
Exodus is run by Exodus Movement, Inc., a company founded in 2015. It builds the wallet as a software product, so the company ships app updates rather than a device. Support and documentation sit with the same company.
Does Exodus hold my coins for me?+
No. Exodus is self-custody: self custody, and that is the feature it is built around: self custody. Keys stay with you, so a lost seed or a failed device falls to you to recover, and no outside party steps in to restore a balance.
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