"After buying ten Solana phones, my thoughts on blockchain phones" Nothing Research Partner 0xTodd @0xTodd Analyzing blockchain phones: Xiaomi × Sei The controversy over pre-installation stems from cognitive dissonance; traditional manufacturers see pre-installation as routine business, while the crypto industry, due to user anxiety, has amplified it into a strategic breakthrough, which has now been clarified. Testing ten Solana phones showed that although airdrops covered costs, the hardware cost-performance ratio was low, the new security chip technology and potential backdoors were untrusted, the flashy appearance increased security risks, pre-installed DApps offered no advantage, and no urgent need was formed. The core should focus on system-level security features and a low-profile appearance, suitable for secondary device positioning. In the long run, it serves as a transitional product before major manufacturers adopt crypto, but an independent track is difficult to sustain. Read more: