APhone launches Web3 Cloud Phone enabling seamless connectivity for Solana users
APhone expands its influence among Solana mobile users in an effort to promote wider adoption and connectivity of Web3. APhone will first airdrop 20,000 one-year visit passes to Solana Saga users, followed by offering customized cloud phones to users who pre-order Solana Mobile Chapter 2 devices.
In response to the huge demand for the upcoming Chapter 2 smartphone, which has already received 100,000 pre-orders in less than a month, APhone today announced a project within the Solana Mobile ecosystem. This will enable Solana Saga users to activate APhone’s decentralized cloud smartphone through their devices.
APhone’s cloud smartphone provides its own Web3 app store, bypassing traditional hardware limitations using Aethir’s DeCloud technology. This allows users to directly access over 500 Web3 apps, games, and DeFi protocols on the Solana blockchain through their existing devices’ browsers.
For users awaiting the new Solana smartphone, this feature is particularly crucial as they seek the ability to buy, sell, and use cryptocurrencies. While the Chapter 2 smartphone will bring new native Solana features, it is not expected to be delivered until early 2025. Initially, APhone will airdrop 20,000 Access Pass NFTs to Solana Saga users, providing unparalleled processing power without consuming device resources. Shortly after, APhone will airdrop customized Solana phones to users on the Saga Chapter 2 waitlist.
This project not only meets the immediate needs of users but also enhances the position of Solana Mobile in the market by providing an ecosystem free from traditional app store restrictions without the need to wait for physical devices.
William Peckham, APhone’s Chief Commercial Officer, stated, “Our goal is to make advanced Web3 features accessible to everyone at all times, regardless of hardware limitations. Currently, major app stores are becoming a bottleneck for widespread Web3 adoption. We are committed to bringing global blockchain technology usage to users in all industries.”
APhone is dedicated to providing a cost-effective gateway to Web3, giving users a high degree of sovereignty over their data, surpassing the closed environments of traditional mobile brands. This is especially crucial in emerging markets and economies, where individuals typically have limited purchasing power.
Supported by Aethir’s decentralized cloud technology, APhone distributes user data across the global network, eliminating single points of failure, enhancing security, and privacy risk. In addition, Aethir provides real-time services, supporting various applications including cloud gaming.
APhone currently utilizes the Qualcomm 865 and RK3588 series of CPUs, which support 8K video decoders and have many powerful embedded hardware engines for optimized performance of high-end applications. APhone’s GPU is currently in shared mode, meaning a single APhone instance can leverage the GPU power of Qualcomm 865 (15 TOPS), 8550 (48 TOPS), or the entire RK3588.
The upcoming Chapter 2 phone, expected to be launched in 2025, has improved the Saga phone by providing higher cost-effectiveness and a wider distribution channel at a price of $450, as well as enhanced features such as Seed Vault and decentralized app stores. Solana Mobile has adjusted its strategy to meet the growing demands of the cryptocurrency user base, aiming to build a strong user base that supports its profitability and the continued development of its ecosystem.
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