Learn about the full update: https://blog.blockstream.com/jade-plus-camera-update-faster-sharper-and-more-reliable-qr-scanning/

Q3 hit a new stride at Blockstream.

Simplicity launched on the Liquid Network, unlocking verifiable smart contracts. Core Lightning v25.09 and Greenlight boosted Lightning scalability, Explorer API powered new infrastructure, and Jade expanded self-custody worldwide. ⚡️

Dive into the full Q3 rundown for an inside look at product launches, research milestones, global self-custody growth, and the latest engineering progress from the Blockstream team. 👇

https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-quarterly-update-q3-2025/

Blockstream is expanding!

We're integrating Distributed Lab’s engineering team and proprietary Bitcoin infrastructure and cryptography to accelerate delivery across the Liquid Network and enterprise products.

This integration brings:

🌍 World-class engineering talent

⚡️ Advanced blockchain and smart contracting development

🏗️ Accelerating delivery across platform products

Blockstream remains focused on scaling secure, production-grade Bitcoin infrastructure.

We are building the future of finance on Bitcoin.

Full details: https://blockstream.com/press-releases/2025-11-18-blockstream-boosts-engineering-addition-distributed-labs-expertise/

Our Blockstream Holiday Sale is now live!

For a limited time, all Blockstream Jade devices are 21% off. Our biggest end-of-year offer.

Whether you're leveling up your own security or gifting Bitcoin self-custody to someone new, there’s no better moment.

https://store.blockstream.com/products/jade-plus

From Roman salt to Bitcoin self-custody in 60 seconds flat.

Dad explains the entire history of money at Thanksgiving dinner just to shill his son a Blockstream Jade. 😂

We didn't make this. But we're absolutely stealing it for the holidays!

Be the Bitcoin dad.

The Blockstream Jade bitcoin hardware wallet is 21% off for the holidays—the perfect gift for anyone ready to take self-custody.

Fully open source. Easy to setup. Fits in a stocking.

H/t Peruvian Bull for the edit 🙏

https://store.blockstream.com/products/jade-plus

Blockstream users get the best deals. 🔥

Exclusive: 25% off all Jade wallets when you buy through the app.

Buy Bitcoin. Secure it. Manage it. All in one platform.

Offer ends 11:59 ET Dec 1.

2FA-protected Bitcoin, Liquid support, and 25% off @BlockstreamJade for the holiday weekend, all through our desktop app.

In the 90s they said RSA encryption was dangerous.

Adam Back thought the world was more dangerous without it and put it on a shirt.

Today we're bringing back the tee that challenged authority just by existing for a limited run the on Blockstream Store.

https://store.blockstream.com/products/rsa-t-shirt-2025-limited-edition

Blockstream Jade Firmware 1.0.38 Security Update 🛠️

https://x.com/BlockstreamJade/status/1995721980289667490

Core Lightning v25.12 "Boltz's Seamless Upgrade Experience" is here! 🎉

New nodes open with BIP-39 12-word recovery phrases. Existing nodes maintain full backward compatibility.

This release delivers massive performance wins: Postgres reads 30% faster, database latency down 12%, worst-case reduced from 353s to 56.9s.

xpay handles Phoenix payments reliably. New networkevents subsystem tracks peer ping times in real-time.

Since v25.09, Core Lightning has merged 520 commits from 24 authors in 92 days. A warm welcome to 3 first-time contributors helping CLN continue evolving with more stability, usability and developer power. Onward. ⚡

https://blog.blockstream.com/core-lightning-25-12-boltzs-seamless-upgrade-experience/

Lightning ↔ Liquid swaps are live in the Blockstream app. 🌊

Pay LN invoices using LBTC & receive Lightning payments directly to your Liquid balance.

Update to 5.1.4 today:
https://blockstream.com/app/

Read the full announcement here:
https://blog.blockstream.com/enabling-lightning-payments-with-liquid-swaps-in-the-blockstream-app/

Bitcoin mainchain. Liquid protocols. Simplicity noscripting.

Blockstream's Explorer API is a foundation for building on all of it.

Now we're making that foundation more performant at scale for the next generation of Bitcoin applications.

What we're shipping in 25.12:

- QuickSync: 100x faster denoscriptor-based sync
- Simplicity transaction support live
- Transparent pricing, improved dashboard

Full story:
https://blog.blockstream.com/raising-the-bar-for-bitcoin-application-performance-with-the-blockstream-explorer-api/

While everyone debates whether Bitcoin can handle quantum computing, we published the research.

While exchanges hold your keys, we shipped better self-custody.

While Lightning "doesn't scale," we cut database latency 99%.

Blockstream’s Q4 finished the year in full sprint.

Get the full Q4 breakdown:

https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-quarterly-update-q4-2025/

Real-time Bitcoin and Liquid Network monitoring just got better.

Blockstream Explorer API now supports Electrum RPC on all paid tiers. Subscribe to addresses once and get instant notifications when payments arrive. No polling. No delays. No wasted API calls.

Perfect for exchanges, custody platforms, and payment processors.

lectrum RPC is now available across Basic, Advanced, and Enterprise tiers with production-grade rate limits.

Combine it with QuickSync for fast wallet synchronization on first load, then maintain real-time updates with Electrum RPC.

Learn more:

https://blog.blockstream.com/real-time-bitcoin-data-at-scale-blockstream-explorer-api-launches-electrum-rpc/

We're excited to send the inventor of Hashcash and the Cypherpunk laying the foundation for Bitcoin mass adoption, Adam Back, to the stage at Web3 Banking Symposium by The CryptoValley.

Our CEO delivers a keynote on infrastructure and tokenization for Bitcoin's institutional adoption.

If you're building financial infrastructure on Bitcoin, this is the room you want to be in. Traditional banks meet Bitcoin builders.

March 2, 2026. Kunsthaus Zurich.

Blockstream is a proud presenting partner alongside Franklin Templeton.

15% off:
https://luma.com/web3-banking-symposium-2026?coupon=W3BS-BLOCKSTREAM-15

Wallets. Exchanges. Fintechs. Dashboards.

They all use Blockstream Explorer API.

Your project could be next.

dashboard.blockstream.info

Introducing Jade Plus Colors

Three new metal finishes:
Rose Gold, Stealth Black, and Sovereign Green.

Available now on:
https://store.blockstream.com/products/jade-plus

Jade Plus Colors are here.

We're giving away a Jade Plus in the color of your choice.

1️⃣ Follow @BlockstreamJade on X
2️⃣ RT the post
3️⃣ Reply with your color: Rose Gold, Stealth Black, or Sovereign Green

Winner announced this Friday 2PM Eastern.
https://x.com/BlockstreamJade/status/2024250785106972740

We're proud to be presenting partners alongside Franklin Templeton at Web3 Banking Symposium by the CryptoValley.

Our CEO Adam Back will deliver a keynote on tokenization and why markets will settle on Bitcoin infrastructure like the Liquid Network⁩.

If you're building financial infrastructure for the future, this is the room you want to be in.

March 2. Zurich. 15% off ⬇️

https://luma.com/web3-banking-symposium-2026?coupon=W3BS-BLOCKSTREAM-15

How do banks integrate Web3 without compromising on security, essential standards, or sovereignty?

Sagun Garg & Stefan Keller from Blockstream Enterprise will host a workshop on what happens behind the scenes during institutional onboarding.

Register ⬇️

http://luma.com/W3BS-Blockstream-Workshop

Rose Gold. Stealth Black. Sovereign Green.

Shop Jade Plus colors:

https://store.blockstream.com/products/jade-plus

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