HTC Exodus is getting native support for Bitcoin Cash

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HTC has just announced it has partnered with Bitcoin to offer Exodus owners native support for Bitcoin Cash. HTC’s blockchain smartphone is the first phone to provide Bitcoin Cash support without having to download a wallet from an app store.

Those who already own an Exodus 1 smartphone will receive a software update that will give them access to a Bitcoin.com wallet app pre-loaded on their devices. In a statement, HTC’s chief decentralization officer Phil Chen says that this is the first step in a long journey that his company and Bitcoin.com plan to take together.

The Exodus vision has always aligned itself towards public blockchains and its fundamental transformative nature of the future of money and the Internet. The Zion Vault is happy to support BCH natively in hardware for security to go hand in hand with the BCH blockchain as an alternative to dominant payment rails and platforms.

HTC and Bitcoin.com have big plans for the future, as the companies want to offer special discounts when paying for phones in BCH, as well a selling the Exodus phones on store.bitcoin.com.

Last but not least the partnership announced today will enable Bitcoin Cash to be used as peer-to-peer electronics cash for all HTC Exodus users around the world.

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What this means

HTC's move to embed native Bitcoin Cash support into its Exodus phone signals a bold attempt to carve out a distinct retail segment. This directly pressures rivals eyeing the crypto-payment space, like those exploring broader e-commerce integration. However, the success hinges on wider crypto adoption, a challenge given the volatility and regulatory scrutiny facing digital currencies. The company is leaning into its existing blockchain vision, which has been less about mass-market appeal and more about niche technological leadership. Its prior Exodus launches demonstrated commitment to the crypto-hardware space. The primary risk lies in limited consumer demand for dedicated crypto phones. Retailers should watch for the price of the Exodus phone sold on store.bitcoin.com.

Rajiv Menon · Retail News Asia newsroom

Questions & Answers

What new functionality will the HTC Exodus phone offer its users?

The HTC Exodus will now offer native support for Bitcoin Cash. This means users will not need to download a separate wallet app from an app store, as a Bitcoin.com wallet app will be pre-loaded onto their devices.

How will existing Exodus 1 smartphone owners get this new Bitcoin Cash support?

Existing Exodus 1 smartphone owners will receive a software update. This update will provide them with access to the pre-loaded Bitcoin.com wallet app, enabling them to use Bitcoin Cash natively on their devices.

What future plans do HTC and Bitcoin.com have for their partnership?

HTC and Bitcoin.com plan to offer special discounts when customers pay for phones using Bitcoin Cash. They also intend to sell Exodus phones on store.bitcoin.com and enable Bitcoin Cash for peer-to-peer electronic cash use worldwide.

What was HTC's vision for the Exodus phone regarding public blockchains?

HTC's vision for Exodus has always aimed to align with public blockchains and their fundamental transformative nature. This supports their view on the future of money and the internet, with Zion Vault supporting BCH for security.

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