HTC's new, cheaper blockchain phone will run a full Bitcoin node

HTC is doubling down on its blockchain phone idea. 
The company has announced a new blockchain phone called the Exodus 1s. Compared to its predecessor, the $699 Exodus 1, the Exodus 1s is a cheaper phone, but it also brings an important feature that was promised from the get-go: full Bitcoin node capability. 
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Launched on Saturday by HTC's Decentralized Chief Officer Phil Chen (I just love that title) in