The sales of Solana's blockchain phone "Saga" have surged nearly 10-fold in recent days, with the crypto community attributing this spike to the highly valuable $BONK** token airdrop included with each purchase. Currently, the free **$BONK tokens bundled with the phone are valued at over $1,100**, exceeding the device's retail price of **$599. Notably, $BONK has skyrocketed 750% in just one month.
Solana Saga Phone Sales Boom
Solana co-founder Raj Gokal recently tweeted that the Saga phone's sales surged 10x within 48 hours, with inventory expected to sell out before the new year.
"Saga sales have >10x'd in the past 48 hours, and are now on track to sell out before the new year."
— Raj Gokal
Gokal also revealed:
- Only 20,000 units remain in stock.
- No immediate plans for additional production.
Originally priced at $1,000**, the Saga phone saw sluggish sales before an August **price cut** to **$599. As the first blockchain-integrated smartphone, its adoption has been closely monitored by crypto enthusiasts.
Previously, co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko admitted just 2,200 units had been sold—a figure now far surpassed.
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Free $BONK Tokens Outvalue the Phone Itself
The sudden sales surge has been linked to the 30 million $BONK tokens** included with each phone, now worth **~$1,100—nearly double the phone’s cost.
Key Points:
- $BONK is Solana’s largest native memecoin.
- Discord communities flooded with new buyers seeking the airdrop.
- Solana’s Austin Federa joked: "The real flip isn’t the phone sales—it’s the airdrop’s value exceeding the phone’s price."
Co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko hinted at a potential price increase for future Saga models.
$SOL and $BONK Show Stellar Performance
Market Highlights:
- $SOL: Up 500% YTD.
- $BONK: 750% monthly gain, 15,800% over 3 months.
Catalysts:
- New listings on Coinbase, Binance, and Crypto.com.
- Bullish momentum across Solana’s ecosystem.
FAQ Section
Q: Why did Saga phone sales spike suddenly?
A: Buyers are chasing the $BONK airdrop, now worth more than the phone’s price.
Q: How many $BONK tokens come with the phone?
A: 30 million tokens (~$1,100 at current rates).
Q: Will Solana produce more Saga phones?
A: No immediate plans, but future production isn’t ruled out.
Q: What’s driving $BONK’s price surge?
A: Exchange listings (Binance, Coinbase) and Solana’s broader ecosystem growth.
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