When we mention Blockchain the mind automatically thinks about advanced networks, nodes and a lot of other technically advanced systems. For a tech novice, the idea of running a blockchain on a phone is ridiculous. It isn't. As a few tech companies have started producing blockchain phones, a phone that runs on a blockchain network.
PundiX Is Already Ahead
Although several companies have ventured into the business of making ‘blockchain-ready’ phones, Pundi X is one that is ahead of the competition. This article is meant to give us a better understanding of the Pundi X blockchain phone, and what it has to offer.
Pundi X is an organization that is focused on making blockchain technology available for all. They try to break the entire concept of blockchain to the level of a tech novice. One the focus of Pundi X is to enable stores to accept crypto-payments, so they offer point-of-sale (POS) devices for retail and payment options for customers. To aid this Pundi X has produced a phone for their blockchain-based payment ecosystem called XPhone. XPhone runs on the Function X blockchain network, in addition to normal connectivity options via telecom providers, and also serves as a native payment device for the POS infrastructure in the stores.
Powered by Function X f(x), an ecosystem built entirely on and for the blockchain, XPhone runs on a new transmission protocol for the blockchain age. The innovation significantly expands the use of blockchain technology beyond financial transfers. The implementation of blockchain technology is focused on payment options, for which the phone is a physical and digital wallet.
Uniqueness Of The XPhone
The Android OS is one of the most open and advanced operating systems for smart hardware with over 2 billion monthly active users. Using Android fits into the Function X philosophy of being an OS/software designer and letting third-party hardware makers produce the hardware for the Function X Ecosystem. The f(x) OS is an Android-modified operating system that is also blockchain-compatible. Using XPhone you can switch seamlessly between the blockchain and the traditional Android mode. In the blockchain mode, every bit and byte is fully decentralized including your calls, messages, browsers, and apps. When in the traditional mode, the f(x) OS supports all Android features. XPhone is the world’s first blockchain phone which is designed with innovative features that are not found on other smartphones.
Use of XPhone
Make phone calls.
Send text messages.
Enables P2P file transfers over the Function X blockchain.
XPhone acts as a secure wallet, which you have to set up when you first start the phone.
Every phone is a node on the network, optionally bypassing centralized telecom operators. Data packets and connectivity is organized in a distributed, P2P manner.
Unlike traditional phones which require a centralized service provider, XPhone runs independently without the need for that. Users can route phone calls and messages via blockchain nodes without the need for phone numbers. The transmission of data runs on a complex exchange of public and private key data with encryption. It can guarantee communication without an interception and gives users direct access to the data shared by others. Any information that is sent or transacted over the Function X Blockchain will also be recorded on the chain.
Although the XPhone is not currently been mass-produced, lots of developers and early adopters could are interested in becoming part of this project. XPhone is surely a game-changer that will transform the smartphone industry.
Important Links To FuctionX and XPhone
Website: https://functionx.io/#/
Concept paper: https://functionx.io/assets/file/Function_X_Concept_Paper_v2.0.pdf
Twitter: https://twitter.com/functionx_io
Telegram: https://t.me/functionx
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunctionX.io/
Medium:https://medium.com/functionx
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmS83bWNR43jwEOC6EJaOyw
Wallet Download: https://xwallet.pundix.com/
Author: Ahmodinho
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