During MWC 2018, a smartphone drew a lot of attention. No, we are not talking about the top-tier of the South Korean giant, but SIKURPhone, a smartphone focused on bitcoins. The smartphone features a digital wallet with its own encryption for storing cryptocurrencies preventing someone from invading the smartphone and emptying the account.
The smartphone was introduced by the German company Sikur which guaranteed that it is fully encrypted and developed to store crypto coins.
Other features
- Screen: 5,5 inches, with Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080) and Gorilla Glass protection,
- Processor: MediaTek MT6750
- RAM memory: 4 GB
- Internal Storage: 64 GB
- Rear Camera:13 MP
- Front camera: 5 MP
- Battery: 2.800 mAh.
The operating system used is SikurOS, a custom version of the Android 7.0 Nougat, which takes care of the encryption of the digital wallet data and other services.
The company promotes in an interesting way the smartphone / service:
Cryptomanes. Logically and physically secure.
Keep your encryption in the safest portfolio on the digital market. The only wallet that protects via software and hardware.
How did the company validate the security of the smartphone?
Between November and December 2017, the company requested the analysis of hackers, so that they could find some flaw. So far, they have not been found.
Price and availability
If you are interested, the smartphone is in pre-sale on the SIKUR website , costing $ 799 (promotional price for the first 20 units). The phones will start shipping in August.
