At first glance, the Solana Phone is everything that the Solana (SOL) blockchain promises to be. It’s sleek, stylish, and looks primed to help onboard the masses to the wonderful world of Web3.
Anatoly Yakovenko, the co-founder of Solana Labs, considers the Saga a potential “moonshot” for the Solana ecosystem. With a range of high-end specs that rival the Apple iPhone and flagship Android Phones, the Solana Saga shows all the signs of being an excellent mobile device even before factoring in its unique Web3 experience.
But hang on. Hold the phone…
I already have the Phantom Wallet app installed on my regular phone. I can already trade cryptocurrency and buy NFTs on the Solana network from the old Android in my pocket. Moreover, my self-custody hardware wallet already protects my seed-phrase and digital assets from prying eyes.
Do I even need a blockchain phone? How is the Solana Saga different from a…