• The ethOS smartphone, based on the Google Pixel 7a, sold out its first 50 units within 24 hours.
• EthOS NFTs, required to reserve a phone, are trading on OpenSea for nearly $5,000, a 10x markup compared to the base model of Google Pixel 7a.

If you were waiting to get your hands on the ethOS phone, you might be too late. The revolutionary Ethereum-based smartphone has sold out its first 50 units within 24 hours of going on pre-sale, marking a meteoric rise in demand for this next-gen device. Via X, @EthereumPhone recently tweeted:

More Than Just an OS: An Ethereal Experience

The phone isn’t just a regular smartphone; it’s an entire Ethereum ecosystem in your pocket. Built on the Google Pixel 7a, the device comes loaded with ethOS—an open-source operating system deeply integrated with Ethereum. Beyond its catchy name that signifies both the Ethereum Operating System and “character” in Greek, ethOS supports a built-in Ethereum light client. This makes your phone a ‘light node’ in the Ethereum network, capable of independently validating blocks.

Payment and Communication: Simplified and Streamlined

This is not just another gadget but a powerful tool that simplifies your interaction with the Ethereum blockchain. EthOS comes with an array of built-in utilities that handle payments, send and receive messages, and more. It also integrates with Ethereum Name Services (ENS) for easier payment processes, as well as supporting Ethereum Virtual Machines (EVM) and Layer 2 scaling networks.

Unlocking the EthOS Experience Through NFTs

But how does one get their hands on such a groundbreaking device? Well, here’s the kicker. In order to qualify for purchasing one of these 50 ethOS smartphones, you needed to acquire an ethOS Non-Fungible Token (NFT). These NFTs then could be burned to reserve the smartphone. These ethOS NFTs have already made a splash in the market, trading on OpenSea for as much as three Ethereum, roughly equivalent to nearly $5,000. This stands in stark contrast to the Google Pixel 7a’s market price of $499.

The Web3 Arena: EthOS vs. Solana

While ethOS steals the limelight, its competitor, the Solana (SOL) smartphone, has had a humbler reception. According to Flipside records, a mere 2,000 units of the Solana smartphone have been sold since its release. In an attempt to catalyze sales, Solana Labs slashed the price from $1,000 to $599, particularly after the ethOS smartphone made its grand entrance, set to premiere this fall.

So there you have it. As the Ethereum community celebrates this monumental achievement, the world watches with eager eyes for what’s next in this cutting-edge space.

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