HTC has introduced its new
blockchain-powered smartphone, “EXODUS 1,” as it promised. Right from the way
how consumers can order the devices, the EXODUS 1 is wholly dedicated to
blockchain encryption.
HTC says that in a bid for elevated smartphone
security amid recent security breaches, it wants consumers to truly own their
data including browsing history, identity, assets, wallets, emails, and all
without the need for central authorities. The HTC EXODUS 1 features a secure
enclave, a locked area of the device completely protected from the Android OS.
The secure enclave will hold crypto keys, whether that is currencies or
non-fungible tokens.
The device will also offer an easy and secure way to
recover keys lost in the hardware in case if you lose your phone or forget your
key. HTC also said that it will soon release APIs to allow third-party
developers to use the EXODUS 1 specific hardware to protect keys and sign
transactions.
The Exodus 1 sports similar specifications as the
HTC U12+, including a 6-inch QHD+ 18:9 display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, 6GB
RAM, 128GB storage, dual rear cameras, 8-megapixel dual selfie cameras with a
bokeh effect, Android Oreo, dust- and water-resistant body with a rating of
IP68 and a 3500mAh battery.
EXODUS 1 can be purchased through the early access
program website and will be available in 34 countries including the US, Taiwan,
HK, Singapore, New Zealand, UK, Austria, Norway, and other European countries.
However, it can be purchased only using Bitcoin or Ethereum and will cost 0.15
Bitcoin or 4.78 Ethereum (US$ 960). It will ship from
December 2018.
