- Solana Labs revealed the Solana Saga Chapter 2 smartphone, a cheaper $450 follow-up to the sold out original Saga crypto phone that will launch in 2025.
- The Chapter 2 will have similar core features to the original Saga like a native Solana wallet, but likely more modest hardware specs given the lower price point.
- The original $999 Saga saw limited interest initially, but sold out after exclusive airdrops made ownership very valuable. The Chapter 2 aims for wider accessibility to Solana’s ecosystem.
Solana Labs has revealed the Solana Saga Chapter 2 smartphone, a cheaper follow-up to the sold out original Saga phone. The new phone will launch in 2025 at a preorder price of $450, making it a more affordable crypto-focused option.
Details on the Solana Saga Chapter 2
The Chapter 2 phone will have similar core features to the original Saga, offering a native Solana wallet and access to Solana dApps. Solana Labs has not yet revealed the hardware specs, but the lower price suggests more modest capabilities than the high-end original Saga.
Preorders are now open for the Saga Chapter 2, although Solana Labs warns that middling demand could lead to cancelation. The company says it aims to have a much larger community using the new phone compared to the original Saga’s limited run.
The Original Solana Saga’s Rollercoaster Ride
The original Solana Saga launched at $999 last April but saw very limited interest initially. Solana Labs dropped the price to $599 in August, but sales remained slow.
Interest spiked in December as rising prices for the Solana meme coin BONK made an airdrop for Saga owners extremely valuable. The phones quickly sold out, now selling for thousands on secondary markets. Additional exclusive airdrops have further increased benefits for Saga owners.
Conclusion
With the Chapter 2, Solana Labs aims to make its crypto smartphone accessible to a wider audience. It remains to be seen whether the new phone can drive mass adoption, but the airdrops and perks have shown the potential benefits of owning an ecosystem-specific device.
