Over the past decade, we’ve watched the Bitcoin ecosystem explode, with millions of new users onboarding and more ways to interact than ever before. But during this time, we’ve also come to the important realization that, for many people, self-custody is still a challenge.
We realized that solving this challenge meant rethinking the entire experience of self-custody—from first steps to the most advanced use cases.
The result is the new Blockstream app.
Built on the foundation of Blockstream Green, it brings together everything we’ve learned from over a decade of building Bitcoin infrastructure into one integrated, mobile-first experience. All the advanced features that made Green a go-to for seasoned hodlers—like hardware wallet support, granular fee control and full node connectivity—are still there, but now reimagined in a smoother, more approachable interface.
Bitcoin Security That Grows With You
Too often, self-custody is treated as all-or-nothing: either you’re managing seed phrases and hardware wallets, or you’re not doing it “properly.” The Blockstream app is designed to change that—meeting users where they are and guiding them, gradually, toward full control.
From day one, it’s non-custodial, but the onboarding process removes the most common psychological and technical barriers. There’s no immediate pressure, for example, to write down a seed phrase. You can get started with just a PIN, so you’re not overwhelmed up front, but still fully in control of your funds.
Other UX improvements include faster wallet setup and improved navigation. The app also introduces a cleaner workflow for users of hardware wallets such as the Blockstream Jade Plus. Once paired, Jade wallets are now added in watch-only mode by default, allowing you to monitor balances and receive bitcoin without needing to connect the device every time. When you’re ready to send, simply connect to authorize the transaction. This new flow makes it easier to log in, check funds, and even buy bitcoin directly—while keeping your keys offline and secure.
And as your needs evolve, the app evolves with you.
This approach lowers the stakes without lowering the standard. It’s a gradual process designed to build confidence over time.
Buy Bitcoin the Right Way: Straight to Self-Custody
We’ve also made buying bitcoin simpler and more secure. With built-in partner integrations, you can go from fiat to owning and securely custodying bitcoin in just a few steps. No convoluted detour through a custodial platform, and no need to set up multiple accounts or move funds manually.
From the start, your bitcoin is yours.
Layer-1 Security. Layer-2 Speed. One Wallet.
The Blockstream app brings more of Bitcoin's ecosystem under one roof.
While layer-1 is ideal for long-term savings, the app also integrates the Liquid Network—a Bitcoin sidechain and layer-2 solution developed by Blockstream—for one-minute settlement, Confidential Transactions, and tokenized assets like LBTC and USDT.
Together, these layers support a range of use cases: from saving and transacting with bitcoin to managing tokenized assets, all from a single wallet and seed phrase.
This unified experience transforms the Blockstream app into a single interface for exploring Bitcoin’s full potential.
As Peter Bain, VP of Consumer Products at Blockstream, put it:
“The new Blockstream app isn’t just a wallet. It’s a gateway to the full power of Bitcoin—enabling secure savings, fast payments, and seamless management of tokenized assets, all within an intuitive interface designed for both newcomers and hardcore Bitcoiners.”
Built for Bitcoiners Everywhere
The Blockstream app is built for a global audience. It’s lightweight, fast and optimized to work reliably in regions with limited connectivity or low-bandwidth infrastructure. Localization support for 31 key languages ensures that users around the world can engage with Bitcoin on their own terms.
Just as importantly, it’s designed with mobile-first usability in mind. For billions of people, a smartphone is their only access to the internet and financial tools. The Blockstream app honors this reality with a streamlined onboarding experience: a simple PIN unlocks full access to receive, buy and manage bitcoin securely.
And we’re just getting started. Upcoming features include optional encrypted seed backups for cloud-based recovery and assisted multisig schemes that offer collaborative security without requiring technical setup. These will empower users to level up their self-custody posture when they're ready, without friction or fear.
As Bitcoin adoption accelerates, robust self-custody shouldn’t be the exception. It should be the rule.
At Blockstream, we believe that the future of finance runs on Bitcoin. From first-time users in emerging markets to advanced Bitcoiners seeking first class security and control, the Blockstream app is built to bring that future to everyone.
Take control of your bitcoin—on your terms. Download the new Blockstream app today, available now on Android and coming soon to iOS.