HTC Exodus - The first major blockchain smartphone

Oilacris

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Quote from: peter0425 on June 02, 2019, 02:36:59 PM

Quote from: Script3d on May 29, 2019, 12:24:31 PM

As excepted, no one is buying the phone, i wonder if htc will really give updates to this phone, seeing the past history of htc devices not getting update makes me worried, HTC should stop making bad decisions over and over again if they want the company alive, from #1 android phone before now a hot trash.

Some noobs will still buy this phone and says, 'damn it was a total ripoff', lol. But for most advance experience, nah this is just another way of joining the hype on blockchain/bitcoin technology. We haven't heard any successful smart phones right with that integration. We heard about Samsung, but so far no news whatsoever.

Samsung with that enjin coin?

That thing didnt sell out well.These kind of integration doesnt make any different.Yes,it do give out some noise about Crypto but
not really much and as you said for those people who do buy on these phones doesnt have totally enough knowledge or awareness about
crypto existence.

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Quote from: Script3d on May 29, 2019, 12:24:31 PM

As excepted, no one is buying the phone, i wonder if htc will really give updates to this phone, seeing the past history of htc devices not getting update makes me worried, HTC should stop making bad decisions over and over again if they want the company alive, from #1 android phone before now a hot trash.

Some noobs will still buy this phone and says, 'damn it was a total ripoff', lol. But for most advance experience, nah this is just another way of joining the hype on blockchain/bitcoin technology. We haven't heard any successful smart phones right with that integration. We heard about Samsung, but so far no news whatsoever.

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As excepted, no one is buying the phone, i wonder if htc will really give updates to this phone, seeing the past history of htc devices not getting update makes me worried, HTC should stop making bad decisions over and over again if they want the company alive, from #1 android phone before now a hot trash.

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more smart phone will have a trust zone to keep the security for blockchain keystory,for example ,sumsang

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Quote from: Kemarit on May 24, 2019, 10:25:12 AM

Quote from: btc_angela on May 19, 2019, 03:29:17 AM

Exactly. Don't buy the hype, I would rather invest on a hardware wallet than buying a expensive phone with blockchain or crypto wallet features. Doesn't make sense at all to shell out that huge money when there is that big risk involved because your phone will always be connected on the internet, and that is one possible weaknesses of this phone.

And that is the sad news, people will continue to buy the hype, not just in smartphone but in any industries. I mean this is how companies make money, releasing products and then put a lot of hype around it. And that is why consumers should be very very wise. This is not cheap by any means, so if crypto enthusiast will just get it because it is the latest craze because of this so called "blockchain smartphone', then think again. You can spend your money well by just buying a hard wallet and you will have a good night sleep. Instead of playing around with this and you don't know that there are chances you might get hack so easily.

Every thing adding up with new features and making money that is called mobile. If you few years we didn't see phone with camera but now many phones are with 48mp and high resolution cameras in build on there.

Then few months back Samsung also joined the party to create new blockchain phone.

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Quote from: btc_angela on May 19, 2019, 03:29:17 AM

Exactly. Don't buy the hype, I would rather invest on a hardware wallet than buying a expensive phone with blockchain or crypto wallet features. Doesn't make sense at all to shell out that huge money when there is that big risk involved because your phone will always be connected on the internet, and that is one possible weaknesses of this phone.

And that is the sad news, people will continue to buy the hype, not just in smartphone but in any industries. I mean this is how companies make money, releasing products and then put a lot of hype around it. And that is why consumers should be very very wise. This is not cheap by any means, so if crypto enthusiast will just get it because it is the latest craze because of this so called "blockchain smartphone', then think again. You can spend your money well by just buying a hard wallet and you will have a good night sleep. Instead of playing around with this and you don't know that there are chances you might get hack so easily.

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Quote from: MadGamer on May 03, 2019, 09:42:05 AM

Quote from: futile-resistance on May 03, 2019, 03:30:46 AM

So my question is what exactly makes this phone so special, because based on what I have seen there isn't anything so special about it, unless maybe it contains more security features than other phones in terms of storing your bitcoin and other crypto assets.

But, I don't have interest in it, I already have a hardware wallet that I'm making use of and I also have a very good phone, so all these things doesn't really matter to me. And another thing I don't like is that the phone is costly, but whatever…

It's just marketing, don't fall for this. You can get a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (same CPU, RAM, storage and better battery capacity) for 300$ then buy a ledger nano S or Trezor and have around 250$ left.

Exactly. Don't buy the hype, I would rather invest on a hardware wallet than buying a expensive phone with blockchain or crypto wallet features. Doesn't make sense at all to shell out that huge money when there is that big risk involved because your phone will always be connected on the internet, and that is one possible weaknesses of this phone.

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MyCryptoHeroes Partner up With Exodus by HTC: https://www.publish0x.com/cryptogames/mycryptoheroes-partner-up-with-exodus-by-htc-xejpqq

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Quote from: MadGamer on May 03, 2019, 09:42:05 AM

Quote from: futile-resistance on May 03, 2019, 03:30:46 AM

So my question is what exactly makes this phone so special, because based on what I have seen there isn't anything so special about it, unless maybe it contains more security features than other phones in terms of storing your bitcoin and other crypto assets.

But, I don't have interest in it, I already have a hardware wallet that I'm making use of and I also have a very good phone, so all these things doesn't really matter to me. And another thing I don't like is that the phone is costly, but whatever…

It's just marketing, don't fall for this. You can get a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (same CPU, RAM, storage and better battery capacity) for 300$ then buy a ledger nano S or Trezor and have around 250$ left.

You are right, this is more like marketing. I have big doubts about storing crypto on phones. It is not reliable and not safe. For this purpose, specialized devices are better suited - hardware wallets.

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Quote from: futile-resistance on May 03, 2019, 03:30:46 AM

So my question is what exactly makes this phone so special, because based on what I have seen there isn't anything so special about it, unless maybe it contains more security features than other phones in terms of storing your bitcoin and other crypto assets.

But, I don't have interest in it, I already have a hardware wallet that I'm making use of and I also have a very good phone, so all these things doesn't really matter to me. And another thing I don't like is that the phone is costly, but whatever…

It's just marketing, don't fall for this. You can get a Xiaomi Pocophone F1 (same CPU, RAM, storage and better battery capacity) for 300$ then buy a ledger nano S or Trezor and have around 250$ left.

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Quote from: Soroskatona on October 25, 2018, 06:02:54 AM

HTC Exodus is available, in Early Access, purchasable only in Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The price: 0.15 BTC or 4.78 ETH.
Some main specs:
Snapdragon 845
6 GB RAM
128GB Internal Memory
QHD+ display
16+12 Megapixel cameras (Will probably be one of the bests in the market, as HTC U12+ ranks 3rd on DxOmark)

Its clear to see, that his is a high-end phone, only purchasable with cryptocurrencies. But what makes it special, is the fact that it is the first ever phone dedicated to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
It will include a "secure enclave" that is separate from the Android operating system, where cryptocurrency, and private keys can be securely stored. Also, the phone will support dApps.

But lets not forget: HTC is close to an all-time low, and is the worst in 15 years (by stock prices).
I'm curious to see how will it turn out.

Anyone who wish to know more about it: https://www.htcexodus.com/

So my question is what exactly makes this phone so special, because based on what I have seen there isn't anything so special about it, unless maybe it contains more security features than other phones in terms of storing your bitcoin and other crypto assets.

But, I don't have interest in it, I already have a hardware wallet that I'm making use of and I also have a very good phone, so all these things doesn't really matter to me. And another thing I don't like is that the phone is costly, but whatever…

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first major blockchain smartphone ? no it isnt . there was a generic brand of phone before that supports blockchain and crypto . the release of the phone was on the late 2017 if im not mistaken and other brand of phones do also follow after they saw this kind of phone and now i see that htc is now also following the trend about blockchain/crypto . i think brands like htc are going to contribute alot to the adoption of crypto when compare to other generic brands out there that suppots blockchain and crypto its because htc is already well known in the phone industry .

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many smartphones now have high specifications but are cheap,
so for me the exodus might be suitable for pro cryptocurrency players,
but I am more suited to the ordinary but has a similar cellphone specification.

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The declared idea of the HTC company was not successful. How else can I explain start of the sale of Exodus 1 for fiat money. The starting price is $ 699 and it is quite high measuring with modern smartphones today. So we should pay for cool idea or great hardware ? Apparently, it’s too early to think about crypto-future in device sphere in 2018-19.

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Quote from: milewilda on October 25, 2018, 01:18:59 PM

This would only caught attention of crypto users but on a typical citizen that knows nothing about blockchain tech will definitely find a better option. SD 845 is the latest Chip on the market and with the current conversion of
0.15 btc as of writing is $960 which isnt really bad for a flagship model plus an integrated blockchain wallet usability but it wont really be practical at all because i with that price i will buy
Xiaomi Pocophone F1 with the price of $300+ plus a Ledger nano for hardware wallet purposes for a cheap price then imagine on how much you have saved? HTC is long gone on the race of companies into mobile industry but still this comeback will really be a flop.

Nicely put bro.

HTC is definitely way behind on the smartphone race. and the price point they are offering is not helping at all

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I have always been a fan of the HTC brand, and I am glad that they are developing towards cryptocurrency, it is possible that other brands of phones will also join this direction, and it will be good for cryptocurrency in general, I will wait for the appearance of this smartphone

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The price has now increased to 0.22 BTC:

I guess the BTC/USD price affected it.

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CoinMetro

found one unboxing vid:)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JWyoEFHFLY

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CoinMetro

should be out by now? has anyone tested it?
-> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY6EplKdCc8

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You should really check Aphone.vip

It uses HTC exodus as hardware and some unique software features, including mining!

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