Monetary policy has consequences. One of our favorite macro voices, @Roberto Rios (Peruvian Bull), explains the effects and why Bitcoin secured in self-custody with open-source tech like the Blockstream Jade offers a way out.
We're listening to our community! 🙌  Thanks Rob from @Bitsaga.be for the feedback. We've been working hard on firmware upgrades to improve the Jade Plus camera. Check out this video of seamless SeedQR scanning in action. Update coming soon™!
We’re proud to return to Lugano Plan B, one of Europe’s most influential Bitcoin conferences where our CEO @Adam Back and CIO Sean Bill will headline. The future of finance runs on Bitcoin, and we’ll be showcasing the infrastructure and tooling to make this a reality. image To kick off @Plan ₿ Network week, we’re going deep on Bitcoin engineering. Join Blockstream’s Riccardo Casatta and Valerio Vaccaro for the DIY Blockstream Jade workshop. Build your own hardware wallet and take your development and Bitcoin self-custody skills to the next level.
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 image Also during the Plan B Network week, we’re hosting the Bitcoin Capital Summit with Stokr and Fulgur Ventures: a private gathering for allocators, treasuries, and market leaders exploring Bitcoin-backed finance. Apply now to be in the room:
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The Bitcoin Capital Summit is a private gathering focused on the evolving landscape of Bitcoin-backed finance and capital markets. Hosted in the he...
Want to buy Bitcoin in seconds and secure it in self-custody? The Blockstream app has you covered. Most new Bitcoiners waste time downloading 10 apps to buy, secure, and manage their bitcoin. The Blockstream app fixes this.
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Blockstream App: A multi-platform, feature-rich Bitcoin and Liquid Wallet.
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wen better Jade camera? Soon™️
The Blockstream Explorer API just got a major upgrade! 🧭 Smarter scanning with Waterfalls by Riccardo Casatta, tx package relay for Ark builders, and a reduced 0.1 sat/vB min relay fee. Plus a smoother developer experience across the board. Learn more. 🧵👇 From Bitcoin to the @Liquid Network , the Explorer API is evolving into the enterprise-ready backend for builders. Privacy gains, performance improvements, and stronger tooling now available. Read the full breakdown.
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Bitcoin Visibility at Scale: New Upgrades to the Blockstream Explorer API
The Blockstream Explorer API has quietly become one of the most relied-on pieces of Bitcoin infrastructure. From open-source wallets to fintech das...
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We just shipped another update to the Blockstream app on Android & iOS. As Bitcoin grinds higher, we’re laser focused on making it easier to buy, secure, and manage whether you’re stacking your first sats or running advanced setups. Open source self-custody always. ⬇️ Android gets smoother pairing with Jade and faster signing in watch-only wallets. Bitcoin buys now show live status updates in the transaction list. You can also sweep funds from closed Lightning channels into your on-chain wallet with one tap. image On iOS, watch-only wallet setup is now faster. Just paste or scan your xpub or descriptor and the app does the rest automatically detecting the relevant network and account type to create the wallet. You can also rename or remove wallets right from the dashboard with zero friction. image Version 5.0.9 is live in the App Store and on Google Play. Whether you’re just starting with Bitcoin or already exploring Lightning and layer-2 with @Liquid Network , the Blockstream app helps you do it all in one secure, open source wallet.
Blockstream: Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure
Blockstream App: A multi-platform, feature-rich Bitcoin and Liquid Wallet.
Blockstream app guides you from your first bitcoin purchase to full self-custody, all inside one elegant, security-first Bitcoin experience.
Cryptography Lead at Blockstream Research Jonas Nick is raising the bar for Bitcoin education with Provable Cryptography for Bitcoin: An Introduction. A new hands-on workbook packed with definitions, proofs, and exercises. Onwards! image Want to dive in? The workbook is now live. Check it out on GitHub and start exploring formal proofs, definitions, and exercises today.
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“$100,000 is way too cheap and I expect it will end the year much higher. And we get between $500,000 and $1M during this cycle.” - @Adam Back on the Milk Road Daily Pod Ready to stack before $500K–$1M Bitcoin becomes reality? Get the Blockstream app. It is the easiest way to buy, secure, and manage Bitcoin in self-custody.
Blockstream: Bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure
Blockstream App: A multi-platform, feature-rich Bitcoin and Liquid Wallet.
Blockstream app guides you from your first bitcoin purchase to full self-custody, all inside one elegant, security-first Bitcoin experience.