Solana Mobile Opens Pre-Orders for New Saga Smartphone
Solana Mobile is now accepting pre-orders for its latest Saga smartphone, which is set to be cheaper than its predecessor. According to the company’s website, the new device will be shipped in the first half of 2025. Customers are limited to one entry per person and five per family, with a price tag of $450.
“Almost overnight, Solana Mobile’s Saga became the most rewarding experience on a phone ever and sold out. You know that story. Now it’s time for the next part of the epic, with our sights set on new horizons and global availability.”
Solana website
While the design and specifications of the new Saga smartphone have not been revealed, Solana has introduced a referral program where users can earn rewards from the Solana ecosystem by inviting friends to purchase the device. Similar to its predecessor, the new phone will feature a built-in crypto wallet, custom Android software, and a decentralized app store.
Hype around Bonk Project Tokens Temporarily Halts Saga Sales
The popularity of Bonk project tokens (BONK) resulted in Solana temporarily closing sales of the Saga smartphone. Initially, all phone owners were eligible to claim 30 million BONK tokens. However, in mid-December, Saga sales surged tenfold, causing the secondary market price of the smartphone to reach $5,000 compared to Solana’s original price of $600.
In less than a week, Solana completely sold out all available smartphone models. Additionally, an airdrop was conducted among Saga owners, this time featuring free tokens from the meme coin project Samoyedcoin (SAMO), which were distributed to 20,000 users.
Hot Take: Solana Mobile Continues to Innovate in the Crypto Phone Market
Solana Mobile’s announcement of the new Saga smartphone demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing innovative products in the crypto phone market. With its affordable price and promised global availability, the Saga smartphone is likely to attract a wide range of customers interested in integrating cryptocurrency features into their mobile devices. Furthermore, the temporary halt of sales due to the high demand for Bonk project tokens highlights the strong interest and enthusiasm surrounding Solana’s offerings. As Solana Mobile prepares for the release of its new device, it will be interesting to see how it competes with other players in the market and continues to shape the future of crypto-enabled smartphones.
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