# Freedom Factory Launches dGEN1, the Ethereum-Powered Smartphone > The race to bring Web3 to your pocket is heating up. Following the launch of Solana’s Seeker phone, Freedom Factory has officially begun shipping dGEN1, the world’s first Ethereum-native smartphone, built for a fully onchain lifestyle By Lidia Yadlos · October 14, 2025 Canonical: https://blockster.com/freedom-factory-launches-dgen1-the-ethereum-powered-smartphone _The race to bring Web3 to your pocket is heating up. Following the launch of Solana’s Seeker phone, Freedom Factory has officially begun shipping dGEN1, the world’s first Ethereum-native smartphone, built for a fully onchain lifestyle._ The $549 device runs on ethOS v4, a custom operating system purpose-built for Ethereum. Unlike traditional smartphones, **[the dGEN1](https://www.freedomfactory.io/)** is less about calls and more about contracts — featuring a hardware wallet embedded directly in its chip and zero reliance on centralized app stores or intermediaries. > **“The dGEN1 isn’t meant to replace your iPhone — it’s meant to replace your dependency on centralized systems. It’s your on-chain companion.”** > > **Markus Haas, CEO & Co-creator at Freedom Factory** Every part of the dGEN1 experience revolves around blockchain interaction. From biometric signing and local transaction decoding to account abstraction (ERC-4337) and gasless transactions via built-in paymasters, the device brings full Web3 functionality into a sleek, portable form. [Post from @EthereumPhone on X](https://twitter.com/EthereumPhone/status/1970482782108528881?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1970482782108528881%7Ctwgr%5E24f0d41c94627782f862df341e4a0fc513a9f00d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockster.com%2Fhilton-anaheim-turns-into-a-digital-playground-with-disney-pinnacle-x-dapper-labs-scavenger-hunt) Users can access decentralized apps like **Camelot (Arbitrum’s top DEX)**, **Inky by Kraken**, **Huddle01**, **Towns**, and **Fungi**, as well as play Web3-native games like **Dot** and **Yuliverse** — all from the phone’s decentralized app store. The phone’s **Trusted Execution Environment (TEE)** ensures private keys never leave the device, offering hardware-level protection for crypto assets. While primarily Wi-Fi enabled, users can add cellular service via SIM or eSIM for full connectivity. ## Vitalik’s Backing and Ethereum’s Ecosystem Support According to Arkham data, **Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin** personally donated **199.9 ETH (≈$517,000)** to Freedom Factory’s Gnosis Safe wallet supporting ethOS development. The project also counts **Balaji Srinivasan**, **NounsDAO**, and the **Optimism Foundation** among its supporters — a clear signal that Ethereum’s biggest names are betting on the next wave of decentralized hardware. The dGEN1 enters a growing market of blockchain-native devices that aim to merge finance, identity, and communication into one on-chain hub. Solana’s Seeker phone — launched in August — sold 150,000 units across 50 countries in its first pre-order phase, proving global demand for decentralized smartphones. [Post from @Zeneca on X](https://twitter.com/Zeneca/status/1977925756518105242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1977925756518105242%7Ctwgr%5E24f0d41c94627782f862df341e4a0fc513a9f00d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fblockster.com%2Fhilton-anaheim-turns-into-a-digital-playground-with-disney-pinnacle-x-dapper-labs-scavenger-hunt) **[Freedom Factory’s](https://www.freedomfactory.io/)** approach, however, leans toward utility over novelty. The dGEN1 isn’t built to replace everyday smartphones — it’s a Web3 workstation in your pocket. It bridges Ethereum’s massive ecosystem of wallets, DAOs, and DeFi protocols, all without sacrificing self-custody or privacy. ## A Glimpse Into the Future of Personal Finance The smartphone wars of the Web3 era are no longer about megapixels or processors — they’re about **keys, control, and connectivity**. With dGEN1, Ethereum joins the race to make crypto-native computing as mobile as messaging. In a world where Solana, Sui, and XProtocol are already rolling out their own devices, Freedom Factory’s Ethereum-first hardware positions it as a serious contender in the new decentralized mobile ecosystem. As Web3 adoption deepens, the next billion users may not download Web3 — they might unbox it.