The Blockstream Jade hardware wallet is an excellent tool for safeguarding your Bitcoin & Liquid assets from online threats. However, it’s important to verify its authenticity to ensure it hasn’t been tampered with during shipping or manufacturing. Here’s a detailed guide to verify genuine Blockstream Jade wallet.
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Checking the Packaging
- Anti-tamper Seal: The packaging of an authentic Jade wallet is always securely sealed with Blockstream’s anti-tamper seal. This seal typically includes security features such as holograms, QR codes, or embossed details.
- Integrity: Carefully inspect the packaging for any signs of damage, such as tears, dents, or evidence of tampering. If you notice anything unusual, contact the retailer or the place of purchase immediately to resolve the issue.
Never use a product that shows signs of having been opened.
Contents of the Jade Blockstream box include: the device itself, a USB cable, a recovery seed, and 2 blank seed QR sheets.
Inspect the transparent case
Jade is designed with a transparent casing that allows for easy inspection of the internal hardware. Users should examine the components to ensure there are no signs of tampering, damage, or unauthorized modifications.
How do I check the hardware and set up my Jade Blockstream wallet?
To ensure your Jade hardware wallet is secure and untampered, follow these steps:
- Create a new recovery seed: Never use a pre-generated recovery seed. The Jade should arrive with no seed installed or provided. You must generate a new recovery seed (12-24 words) directly on your hardware wallet to ensure the safety of your assets.
- Update the Firmware: To ensure all current features work correctly, it is a good idea to update its firmware to the latest version before using it. Follow the step-by-step firmware update guide available here.
Jade incorporates the Secure Boot v2 technology to verify that the firmware installed on the device is authentic and has not been tampered with, protecting you from malicious firmware. For detailed information about Secure Boot v2, please visit here.
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