The Network State Podcast #8 - The Solana Phone
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Jan 28, 2024 
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, discusses the creation of the Solana Phone. Topics include the Solana Proof-of-History algorithm, hardware scalability, a self-custody phone, instant bank accounts, challenging Google and Apple, the potential impact of a 1% market share, and building a parallel society.
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Focus on Crypto User Base
- Target crypto users first for app distribution to leverage active users with crypto experience.
- Developers prefer focused crypto user bases over general app store audiences for better engagement.
WebKit Saved the Web
- Apple and Google collaboration on WebKit saved the web from stagnation.
- Modern app stores ironically restrict the rich app experience possible with web technologies.
Crypto Phone Market Inflection Point
- Crypto success depends on gaining a critical user base creating more revenues than traditional app stores.
- Hitting 1-2% market share of global users can force tech giants to change their business models.