Sirin Labs, the Switzerland-based company that has a
history of raising fourth largest crowdsale in history; US$ 157.8M, recently unveiled the final design
of the FINNEY which is the first ever blockchain smartphone. Today the company has
confirmed that it will hit markets in November and will cost around US$ 999.
It features “Safe Screen” which is a standalone
screen that functions on dedicated firmware and it will be able to
independently verify that FINNEY wallet transactions like if the transaction is
done to the correct addresses, malware or hacker protection to send their
cryptocurrencies or tokens to a fraudulent third party. It will run on SIRIN
LABS’ proprietary operating system, SIRIN OS, which is a fork of Android OS.
The OS will have an embedded cold storage wallet, a
comprehensive and multi-layer cybersecurity suite, a Token Conversion Service
(TCS), a multi-blockchain DApp store. Users can activate the embedded cold
storage wallet by sliding-up the “Safe Screen.” The company chose Foxconn to
manufacture the phone, while SIRIN LABS will lead the development of the cold
storage wallet and of SIRIN OS.
It will come with 3D Gorilla Glass on both the front
and back of the device and metal frame.
However, it will have a notch display. It features metallic signature
Shield Element accommodating the camera, sensors, and fingerprint scanner. The
company says that the unique sliding design “warms” (activates) the cold
storage wallet, which readies it for use when opened.
