Aptos collaborates with Jambo to launch Web3 phones pre-installed with the Petra Wallet to seize emerging markets.

The Aptos Foundation has partnered with the African encryption company Jambo to launch the Jambo Phone, aimed at enhancing access to Web3 in emerging markets while expanding the influence of the Aptos network. Future sales of the Jambo Phone will come pre-installed with the Petra Wallet and the Jambo app, providing users with a convenient gateway to the Aptos ecosystem.

The Web3 mobile phone market continues to heat up, which is partly stimulated by the substantial returns brought by the first phone launched by a well-known blockchain platform. The latest data shows that the pre-order volume of the second-generation phone "Chapter 2" launched by the platform has exceeded 100,000 units, with total sales surpassing $45 million and a unit price of $450.

The co-founder of Aptos stated that the birth of the Aptos mainnet is aimed at promoting financial inclusion, and the collaboration with Jambo is redefining the rules of the internet and finance globally.

Jambo Phone is a smartphone launched by the Web3 company Jambo, priced at $99, and is currently sold in over 40 countries and regions. The project aims to help users in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America integrate into the digital economy and is one of the largest cryptocurrency projects in Africa. In May 2022, Jambo completed a $30 million Series A financing with participation from several well-known investment firms.

The steps to purchase the Jambo Phone are relatively simple, and users can buy it through the official website. The phone is priced at 99 dollars, plus 30 dollars for shipping, totaling 129 dollars. During the purchase process, personal information and delivery address need to be filled out, and payment methods include credit cards and more.

According to the shares of social media users, the shipping location of Jambo Phone is Guangzhou, and the product is labeled "Made in China". Although the phone has basic configurations, its main value may not lie in hardware performance.

The main reasons for choosing to purchase the Jambo Phone are as follows:

1. Lower entry threshold: Compared to some Web3 phones priced up to 450 dollars, the total price of the Jambo Phone (including shipping) is only 130 dollars, and it can be shipped directly to your home.

2. Potential Airdrop Opportunities: Considering that previous mobile users of a certain blockchain platform received substantial token airdrops, Jambo Phone users may also have similar opportunities. Especially after collaborating with the Aptos Foundation, the phone will come pre-installed with more Aptos ecosystem applications, which may bring additional airdrop opportunities.

3. Built-in earning application: The Jambo Phone comes pre-installed with the Jambo Earn application, allowing users to earn tokens by completing tasks. These tasks mainly involve experiencing and interacting with partner applications.

4. Strong investment background: Jambo has received significant funding support from well-known investment institutions, which has increased the project's credibility to some extent.

Although the hardware configuration of the Jambo Phone may not match that of high-end smartphones, its main attraction lies in the potential opportunities for participation in the Web3 ecosystem and possible token rewards. However, investors still need to carefully assess the risks, weighing potential returns against investment costs.