The largest smart contracts platform might become even more decentralised, transparent, and censorship resistant with the help of a unique, Ethereum-native variant of the well-known smartphone Google Pixel 7a. According to officials of the ethOS project, a few devices are still accessible through an NFT-based presale campaign.
“Ethereum phones” preorder campaign up and running
Customers in the United States, Canada, and Europe may now place preorders for “Ethereum Phones,” which are mobile devices with the Ethereum OS already loaded. The initial wave of phones are only available to Ethereum (ETH) fans who mint certain NFTs, according to the official statement.
This smartphone, which is based on the Pixel 7a, is advertised as the first physical phone to come with ethOS pre-installed. A variety of components in this software package allow the new phone’s flawless interaction with the Ethereum (ETH) utility network. For instance, it incorporates the Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a noncustodial cryptocurrency wallet, a decentralised payments tool, and a built-in decentralised chat.
Most importantly, the new phone can run a light node software client for the decentralised Ethereum (ETH) network. The team has previously made available software packages for the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3XL devices in addition to the aforementioned device.
The significance of this peculiar device for the state of Ethereum (ETH) decentralisation was emphasised by Nimbus, a creator of Ethereum (ETH) light node clients:
The Nimbus light web proxy included in EthOS 2.0 allows mobile apps to independently validate data obtained from hosted nodes or external destinations. This will significantly lessen the dependency of Ethereum users on centralised infrastructure.
Solana (SOL) confirmed the May release of its Saga smartphone, as previously reported by U.Today.
Australia, Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union all sell Saga mobile phones.
ethOS phone NFTs can be claimed for $650
Supporters of Ethereum (ETH) are asked to mint particular NFTs on the campaign’s domain in order to reserve an Ethereum phone in the preorder campaign.
Currently, this NFT can be purchased for 0.39 Ethers (ETH), or around $650. One year after the sale, customers can ask for a refund.
The debut of MetaVertu’s “first Web3 phone” was announced by the high-end smartphone brand Vertu in 2022 amid the buzz surrounding the metaverse.
