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posted by takyon on Wednesday May 16 2018, @12:25AM   Printer-friendly
from the dropping-calls-and-wallets dept.

HTC is launching a blockchain-powered phone

Submitted via IRC for SoyCow0245

HTC is developing a new android phone that will be powered by blockchain technology. The phone, named Exodus, will feature a universal wallet and a built-in secure hardware enclave to support cryptocurrencies and decentralized applications.

Source: https://thenextweb.com/hardfork/2018/05/15/htc-blockchain-powered-phone/

Also at The Verge:

To start with, the Exodus phone will have support for bitcoin, ethereum, and other major networks, with more partnerships expected to come later on. HTC envisions a native blockchain network that uses Exodus phones as nodes that support cryptocurrency trading between users. HTC is also reportedly considering allowing people to purchase the Exodus phone with cryptocurrency. No price has been set yet for the phone.

[...] Chen said during the New York City blockchain conference, Consensus 2018, today: "We envision a phone where you hold your own keys, you own your own identity and data, and your phone is the hub."


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  • (Score: 3, Funny) by requerdanos on Wednesday May 16 2018, @12:22PM (3 children)

    by requerdanos (5997) Subscriber Badge on Wednesday May 16 2018, @12:22PM (#680364) Journal

    Autism, Chill out, "Powered by", bckground services

    Thanks, that helps me out.

    The power for this post was provided by the following.

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  • (Score: 1, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday May 16 2018, @12:46PM (2 children)

    by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday May 16 2018, @12:46PM (#680368)

    Sendmail? Jesus, you must be their last remaining user. I'll bet you have an uptime dating to the 90's.

    • (Score: 2) by Bot on Thursday May 17 2018, @06:21AM (1 child)

      by Bot (3902) on Thursday May 17 2018, @06:21AM (#680645) Journal

      > I'll bet you have an uptime dating to the 90's
      I guess so, I see no systemd in PID 1.

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      Account abandoned.
      • (Score: 2) by requerdanos on Thursday May 17 2018, @01:06PM

        by requerdanos (5997) Subscriber Badge on Thursday May 17 2018, @01:06PM (#680700) Journal

        sendmail???

        no systemd in PID 1

        It goes deeper than that...

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