Solana, a key player in the cryptocurrency space, has heralded the pre-order phase for its upcoming smartphone iteration, offering enticing rewards, including NFTs, to early subscribers. The initiative is part of a broader engagement campaign to be unveiled next week, aiming to boost anticipation and customer involvement ahead of the product’s official release.
Next-Generation Device Sets to Impress
Despite encountering hurdles with its inaugural mobile device named Saga, Solana remains undeterred, advancing with the release of its successor. The new Solana Mobile Phone will inherit Saga’s high-end specifications such as the advanced Snapdragon chipset, ample memory and storage, along with a vibrant OLED screen, promising a continuation of quality and performance.
Enhanced with a built-in cryptocurrency wallet and a dApp store tailored for crypto applications, the Solana Mobile Phone 2 signifies advancement in crypto-oriented mobile technology. Alongside these enhancements, Solana promises an additional innovative hardware feature while maintaining the device’s affordability.
The first Solana phone experienced a significant price surge from its initial $1,000 to $3,200 on secondary markets like eBay, indicating a high demand. Solana is positioning its new model as a more budget-friendly option, with pre-orders open at $450, significantly lower than the previous model’s peak prices.
Early Demand Signals Strong Market Interest
Solana’s announcement of its pre-order campaign has already resulted in substantial sales, with over 30,000 units ordered within the first two days. The forthcoming rewards program is expected to further fuel interest and potentially replicate the high demand seen with Solana Saga, which was bolstered by the BONK memecoin frenzy.
The initial scarcity of the Solana Saga, coupled with the BONK incentives, led to a clamor for the device, culminating in inflated resale values. As Solana gears up for the launch of its second mobile offering, the potential inclusion of a BONK AirDrop, or similar incentives, may once again drive an upsurge in consumer demand comparable to last December’s success.