HTC & Bitcoin.com: A Game-Changing Partnership
On September 16, 2019, a groundbreaking collaboration was announced between Bitcoin.com and HTC, the Taiwanese telecom giant. This partnership will allow the HTC Exodus 1 smartphone to feature built-in support for Bitcoin Cash (BCH)
The Convenience of Built-in Support
No more hunting down cryptocurrency wallets from app stores! Users of the Exodus 1 can now enjoy wallet capabilities directly integrated into their phones. For existing users, all it takes is a software update to add the Bitcoin.com wallet to their devices. How simple is that?
Is HTC Making a Crypto Comeback?
With HTC’s market share dwindling—holding just 1% of the mobile market in 2018 according to Forbes—the company is banking on blockchain technology to revitalize its brand. Once a dominant player in the smartphone game, HTC has seen its glory fade, but could this pivot into the crypto space be their revival?
Blockchain Features and Innovations
This isn’t HTC’s first dip into the blockchain waters. In May 2019, the Exodus 1 was buzzing with announcements about its in-wallet ERC-20 token swap feature. Not to be left behind, the Exodus 1S took things a step further by enabling full Bitcoin (BTC) node capabilities. Talk about innovation!
The Rising Competition: LG Joins the Blockchain Revolution
HTC isn’t the only player eyeing the crypto-corner in the smartphone industry. South Korean sensation LG is reportedly cooking up a rival blockchain phone. As detailed by Cointelegraph, LG has been liaising with decentralized application developers to create something that could rival Samsung’s Klaytn smartphone.
The Future of Blockchain Smartphones
With major players like HTC and LG racing toward blockchain integration, the mobile landscape is on the brink of a transformation. Whether this will rekindle interest in HTC remains to be seen, but it certainly adds a bucket of excitement to the smartphone market. Who’s ready for a phone that’s not just smart, but also crypto-savvy?
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