What are the differences between Blockstream Green and AQUA?

AQUA and Blockstream Green are wallet apps developed and maintained by Blockstream. Both wallets support both Bitcoin and the Liquid Network.

Each wallet is designed with a different type of user in mind.

• AQUA: Beginners or those looking for a simplified and straightforward wallet experience.
• Blockstream Green: Power users that require advanced features and granular control over their assets.

Comparison Overview

Available Platforms

AQUA is a mobile-only wallet, currently available on iOS with Android support coming soon.

Blockstream Green is available for all major operating systems, including desktop and mobile. 

Recovery Phrases

On AQUA, your bitcoin and Liquid assets are stored in a single wallet. You only need to write down and securely store a single recovery phrase.

On Blockstream Green, your bitcoin, Liquid assets, and testnet coins are stored in separate wallets that are secured by separate recovery phrases.

Advanced Features

AQUA is designed to provide a simple interface and user experience. While it does away without most of the additional tools available on Blockstream Green, AQUA allows you to conveniently buy bitcoin from within the app.

Blockstream Green provides a number of advanced functionalities that are currently not available on AQUA. This includes hardware wallet support, Tor support, and the ability to verify transactions using your own full node.