Solana just released a flagship Android phone for web3 called Saga. And it really begs the question: does a blockchain need to have its own phone? Well, we brought on Co-Founders Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal to make the case.
Let us know what you think about this release in the comments below or on Twitter @BanklessHQ - bullish or bearish Saga and why?
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
6:15 Bear Market Vibe Check
10:03 Solana’s Bear Market Agenda
14:28 Why Web3 Needs a Phone?
17:30 Solana Mobile Phone Explained
25:52 The Solana Mobile Thesis
30:50 Mobile Hardware Features
33:45 Mobile Wallet Adapter
36:15 Solana dApp Store
41:40 Is Solana Mobile a Distraction?
47:00 Jason Keats & Osom
50:45 Describing the Solana Mobile Device
51:32 Competitors
54:40 Costs to Launch a Phone
56:32 Solana Centralization Critique
1:03:50 Solana Scalability
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Resources:
Anatoly Yakovenko
https://twitter.com/aeyakovenko
Raj Gokal
https://twitter.com/rajgokal
Solana
https://solana.com/
Solana Mobile
https://twitter.com/solanamobile
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