HTC Exodus 1S is the first cryptophone
The highlight of the Exodus 1S is that it is able to run a full bitcoin node, a first for a smartphone.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2019-10-22 02:42 GMT
Successor to the Exodus 1, HTC unveiled the Exodus 1S entry-level smartphone aimed at cryptocurrency users.
The highlight of the Exodus 1S is that it is able to run a full bitcoin node, a first for a smartphone, allowing the device to relay, confirm, and validate bitcoin transactions, The Verge notes.
The smartphone is less powerful in terms of hardware as it features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC, 5.7-inch HD display, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage, 13-megapixel rear camera, micro USB, and 3.5mm headphone jack. The Exodus 1S is priced at 219 Euros.