Ethereum Phone Pre-Sale Blitz: Sold Out in 24 Hours, Solana Saga Price Slashed

In a staggering revelation by SIMETRI Research, the ethOS phone, one of the pioneering mobile devices to support EVM chains and layer 2s, managed to deplete its pre-sale stock in a mere day. This, in stark contrast to the recent events where the Solana’s Saga phone saw its price dip dramatically by 40%.

ethOS: The Ethereum Native Mobile Wonder

Crafted as a revamped version of the Android-backed Google Pixel 7a, the ethOS phone boasts the Ethereum-native mobile operating , ethOS. Beyond your regular mobile functionalities, this innovation runs a feather-light Ethereum client. This means that the phone can independently verify blocks, eliminating the need for central structures like Infura or Alchemy.

Unique Selling Propositions:

1. Wallet Integration: A highlight of the ethOS phone is its in-built wallet, making it a breeze to integrate with other crypto wallets.
2. Secure Storage: While the Pixel 7a doesn’t function as a hardware wallet, it houses a distinct security chip, a secure enclave, specifically to encrypt and store private keys securely.

Limited Edition Sparks NFT Frenzy

With a scanty 50 phones released during the pre-sale, the process for prospective buyers was no less than a treasure hunt. They had to first mint an ethOS NFT and subsequently burn it to lay their hands on the coveted phone. As the laws of supply and demand predict, these NFTs are now hot commodities on OpenSea, some fetching as much as 3 ETH, approximately $5,000. This, when juxtaposed with the regular Google Pixel 7A’s $499 price tag, is nothing short of astonishing.

Solana Saga’s Struggle

On the flip side, the Solana Saga phone, once seen as a formidable contender, appears to be treading water. Post its launch in April 2023, a modest 2,120 units have found owners, as stated by FlipsideCrypto data. This underwhelming response ed Solana Mobile to cut the Saga phone’s price tag from a hefty $1,000 to a more palatable $599 this month.

The Battle Heats Up

The stage is set for an engaging face-off this fall. With the ethOS phone queuing up for its regular orders and Solana Saga strategizing a resurgence, the mobile web3 realm is on the cusp of a showdown. As for the Saga Genesis Tokens Chart, integration is vital for a comprehensive understanding of the evolving dynamics.

Copyright: kiryl_sol /
Saga Genesis Tokens Chart