Blockstream Jade QR Scan allows users to communicate with a companion app solely using QR codes. Each compatible platform has several benefits and tradeoffs, and users may find certain platforms more favorable to use for different circumstances.
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Platform Comparison
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BENEFITS |
TRADEOFFS |
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Optimal Jade QR experience on mobile Advanced multisig setups along with singlesig support Collaborative wallet features |
Unique security model options with inheritance planning Camera auto-focus Error correction frames to improve scanning experience |
Nunchuk mitigates tradeoffs of using small phone screens by providing QR density options to improve scanning |
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Optimal Jade QR experience on desktop Large multisig transactions with many inputs and/or outputs |
Resizable QR PSBTs are easily scanned by Jade's camera Uses error correction frames for quicker scanning |
May require a good laptop/desktop camera or use Continuity Camera and similar alternatives for improved performance |
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Spending on-the-go using mobile app Medium sized transactions |
Can be paired with high quality phone camera allowing for quick scans from Jade Coin selection to ensure smaller transaction sizes which are more easily scanned |
Small phone screen is not as ideal to scan from No error correction frames so large transactions may be difficult to read |
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Medium to large transaction sizes |
HD Capture for improved scanning and ability to change to a higher resolution camera, such as a mobile phone Uses error correction frames for quicker scanning and provides QR density settings |
May require a high quality laptop/desktop camera for scanning, if not using in conjunction with a mobile phone's camera |