2nd gen HTC smartphone powered by Blockchain

[joshy23]

I haven't heard about this even the first one that they've said which already have exodus wallet, it will be weigh in it's worth when adoptions will happen to
this phone, same a like with Samsung S10 where noise around the crypto market really catch attentions of cryptolovers,  time will tell if this phone will get
support not only from the mobile device lovers but also from the crypto communities.

[Ailmand]

Smartphones which supports cryptocurrency will also be supported by people who support crypto as well. HTC is one of the most expensive brands but I don't think that people out of crypto would appreciate its special features. On the other hand, famous brans also supports crypto sites so I guess there's no big difference.

[maydna]

Smartphones which supports cryptocurrency will also be supported by people who support crypto as well. HTC is one of the most expensive brands but I don't think that people out of crypto would appreciate its special features. On the other hand, famous brans also supports crypto sites so I guess there's no big difference.

Then if HTC is one of the most expensive brands, I would not buy that mobile phones because I think that is not worth to buy. I would still prefer to buy a mid-end mobile phone than to buy a high-end mobile phone if the features are not giving me much advantage even if that mobile phone powered by Blockchain.

I consider buying a mid-end smartphone because, with the mid-end mobile phone, I can do multi-task without a problem and I only pay less than 2nd gen HTC smartphone. I don't need a high-end mobile phone right now because all of my tasks could be covered by mid-end smartphone and so far I am satisfied with my mobile phone.

[pushups44]

This is very promising for legitimizing cryptocurrencies in the eyes of the public. More than likely, when other manufacturers of phones see the potential of this market for blockchain phones, they too will jump in. I'd like to see this type of software the norm rather than the exception in the industry, so that all phones will have pre-installed blockchain capabilities.

[pey]

How is it called? like built-in blockchain technology? I think blockchain can also be useful in protecting the identity. For now, these seem like a just marketing effort. Masses don't care about blockchain tech in phones.

[Mpamaegbu]

The first blockchain smartphone by HTC was released in late 2018. The company said that the sales had 'met expectations' which I think is a good sign since people would have become aware of blockchain since then.

First launched in late 2018, and many haven't seen or heard about it till now? That shows poor distribution and publicity on the part of HTC, I must confess. And here I was thinking Apple would be the next to go the blockchain path. Well, this is still a cheery news nonetheless  and it should proper more interest in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency at large. Better days are truly going to be here sooner than we imagine.

BTW, it should also be better if Microsoft, HP, Dell and other computer companies follow this trail immediately.

[drgomez89]

yeah  think it will be important this notice when the cellphone get more affordable. Like how xiomi Did now they are well knowed worldwide. Htc using the technoly could be also a mess. I thiniks this cellphone is more for whales not for general crypto user. And also s not the best way to keep your crypto stored. Because at least for me.. i have lost or get stolen 3 cellphones in this last 4 years. But i kept my same usb . Thats why i think this product has to be more prepared to be more usefull not only use the crypto hype.

[pawanjain]

So HTC following Samsung to enter to the cryptocurrency. But unfortunately, I don't use Exodus, and I am not familiar with that wallet. I still prefer mycelium and Electrum for saving bitcoin, and I use Jaxx for keeping my altcoin and tokens.
But that will be great for the crypto user because they can use HTC to save bitcoin. I wonder how much the price of the HTC mobile phone and if the price is almost the same as Samsung, then I don't think I want to buy that phone.

Since when did HTC started following Samsung ?
For I know, HTC is first in this industry to implement the blockchain technology on to their smartphones.
I have heard the rumors of Samsung implementing blockchain technology in their smarphones too but I guess HTC was the first to implement it.
The first gen of HTC blockchain smartphones had Exodus wallet pre-installed in it.

can someone explain to me how this smartphone is powered by blockchain?
all i see is the same old smartphone which is no different from any other smartphone that has only installed a bunch of applications that are related to cryptocurrencies! that doesn't make it "powered by" blockchain! it is like me saying my PC is powered by bitcoin just because i run bitcoin-core full node on it!

It is exactly what you have said. I guess the people at HTC would have a tough time explaining this. I do agree that it is the same smartphone with just built-in applications but they have now said that the new smartphone will have blockchain based apps for browser, messaging, social media apps etc.. I wonder how that is gonna work. Are there any blockchain based browsers, messaging apps already available in the market ?
Are there any such Dapps or something that I don't know of ?

[Wakhid Mukti]

Wow ... This is a big break in my opinion. What's interesting here is that besides the default wallet application installed on the mobile, there are blockchain based integrated apps such as messaging, social media and browsers. And this has not been owned by Samsung when the Samsung Galaxy S10 was released. This will be a big attraction for HTC