The Up Network team is committed to connecting mobile devices with blockchain technology. On this basis, the team launched "Up Mobile", a smartphone that provides innovative artificial intelligence and blockchain technology advantages. It is built on the Move programming language created by Facebook, bringing users a groundbreaking security and privacy experience.

The blockchain technology the network will rely on will be provided by Movement Labs , the team working on the Move programming language that raised a $38 million Series A funding round earlier this year.

Up Network is led by co-founder Roy Liu , who pioneered the integration of TRON into Samsung’s mobile phones in 2019. Liu leads a team with extensive experience in both Web2 and Web3 technologies.

Liu said: "Every Web3 user is using an Apple or Google smartphone, but most Web3 applications are banned or disabled due to unfriendly terms on Apple's AppStore and Google's Play Store. We need a smartphone that prioritizes Web3 user experience and an ecosystem that supports innovation and distribution," and added: "Finally, we are more fully prepared for the public sale in 2024, and we are equipped with all the necessary tools. Our strategic partnership with Movement Labs will revolutionize this field and make Web3 accessible to everyone, which also marks the beginning of an era of Web3 consumption revolution."

The partnership with Movement Labs brings a host of unprecedented usability benefits. Movement’s AI-driven execution layer enables massive scalability while handling high-demand periods – traditionally seen as a barrier to blockchain adoption.

The use of artificial intelligence is prominent throughout the device design. AI algorithms are used to process and create unique digital identifiers using facial recognition and fingerprint data, ensuring that each user can only be registered once. The device uses "zero-knowledge proof" technology, which can prove identity without revealing any biometric data.

Additionally, local Large Language Models (LLMs) are integrated into the operating system to help users with everyday tasks, such as booking a dinner date or keeping a shopping list. All of these processes are private and run locally on the device. Compared to the standard cloud-based approach, local large language models are undoubtedly a more reliable solution.

Rushi Manche, Co-founder of Movement Labs, said: “Up Network’s innovative approach to user engagement and rewards exemplifies the groundbreaking potential of Movement Labs’ infrastructure. Having personally experienced the Up Mobile device, I can confidently say that it not only surpasses anything in the Web3 space, but is even comparable in quality to well-known mainstream brands. Partnering with Up Network is a perfect example of how our technology can power truly transformative projects in the mobile blockchain space.”

Prior to the official launch, Up Network has received more than 10,000 orders for its Up Mobile smartphone from various communities, and demand continues to grow. With more than 50 ecosystem partners on board, Up Network expects to sell 100,000 units by the end of 2024.

With dozens of ecosystem partners already on board and a potential user base of nearly 7 billion mobile phone users worldwide, Up Network is poised for rapid growth and mass adoption.

If you are interested in the dynamic progress of the project, you can follow the official website UpNetwork.xyz .