Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller has unveiled a new timepiece that combines haute horlogerie with blockchain technology.
The innovative watch features a built-in Solana wallet, allowing users to store and manage their cryptocurrency from their wrist securely.
Franck Muller, a haute horlogerie based in Switzerland, recently unveiled its new limited-edition luxury timepiece. The watchmaker refers to the revolutionary timepiece as “a symbol of the next era in luxury-phygital, functional, and future-ready.”
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The watch, part of Franck Muller’s “Encrypto” collection, integrates a hardware wallet compatible with the Solana blockchain. This development marks a significant step in merging traditional luxury craftsmanship with cutting-edge decentralized finance (DeFi) technology. Users can access their Solana tokens and NFTs safely without needing an external device.
Franck Muller collaborated with the blockchain company Ledger to develop this stylish, secure solution. The watch’s design maintains the brand’s signature elegance, featuring a tonneau-shaped case and intricate detailing while embedding advanced cryptographic security. It supports Solana’s fast transaction speeds and low fees, enhancing the user experience for crypto enthusiasts.
This launch reflects a growing trend of luxury brands embracing Web3 innovations to attract a new generation of tech-savvy customers. Franck Muller offers a unique blend of functionality and exclusivity by embedding a crypto wallet into a high-end watch. The watch appeals to collectors who value fine craftsmanship and digital asset ownership.
Franck Muller’s Encrypto watch also aligns with the broader movement towards integrating blockchain into everyday objects, promoting ease of access and security in managing digital assets. The partnership with Solana underscores the blockchain’s rising prominence in the luxury and DeFi sectors.
Notably, Solana Labs has introduced Alpenglow, a new protocol aimed at enhancing the speed and responsiveness of the Solana network. It features two main components: Votor, which accelerates block finalization by replacing the current consensus mechanism, and Rotor, a data-sharing system that helps nodes quickly agree on the network’s state. While Alpenglow is expected to improve transaction times, it won’t entirely eliminate network outages. Future developments, like the Firedancer validator client, are planned to bolster network resilience. Additionally, a yield-generating gold token is being developed on Solana.
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