Bankless Solana is Launching a Phone? | Co-Founders Anatoly & Raj
Jul 13, 2022
Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal, co-founders of Solana, discuss the launch of the Saga phone, a game-changer for mobile Web3. They argue a blockchain needs its own phone to enhance user experiences and drive crypto adoption. The duo shares insights on building through market challenges, emphasizing the importance of innovation during downturns. They also delve into the Saga's features, the potential of a dedicated mobile ecosystem, and the competitive landscape, highlighting how Solana aims for inclusivity and accessibility in the evolving crypto world.
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Bear Market Benefits
- The bear market allows for more focused building and reflection with less noise.
- It helps identify important, long-term problems that need solving.
Solana's Bear Market Focus
- Solana focuses on developer tools and adoption during the bear market.
- They aim to improve network performance for wider use case development.
Initial Skepticism
- Bankless initially viewed Solana's phone as a distraction.
- They questioned why a blockchain would enter the hardware space.