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WISeKey Announces SEALPhone: A Next-Generation Web3 Secure Smartphone Designed for Advanced Crypto Applications and Unparalleled Security and Data Protection

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WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) has announced the launch of SEALPhone, a next-generation Web3 secure smartphone designed for crypto applications and enhanced security, scheduled for release in Q2 2025. The device builds upon WISePhone's 2017 blockchain-enabled phone, featuring advanced encryption protocols, secure storage, and integration with SEALCOIN, WISeKey's cryptocurrency.

Key features include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for cryptographic security, WISeID digital identity support for qualified digital signatures, verified boot protection, and a proprietary app store. The phone operates on WISeKey's secure OS, removing all Google applications backdoors and third-party tracking. The SEALPhone will be showcased at the WISeKey Davos Event in January 2025.

WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) ha annunciato il lancio del SEALPhone, uno smartphone sicuro di nuova generazione Web3 progettato per applicazioni crypto e sicurezza avanzata, previsto per il rilascio nel secondo trimestre del 2025. Il dispositivo si basa sul telefono abilitato alla blockchain WISePhone del 2017, con protocolli di crittografia avanzati, archiviazione sicura e integrazione con SEALCOIN, la criptovaluta di WISeKey.

Le caratteristiche principali includono un Trusted Platform Module (TPM) per la sicurezza crittografica, supporto per l'identità digitale WISeID per firme digitali qualificate, protezione del boot verificato e un negozio di app proprietario. Il telefono opera sul sistema operativo sicuro di WISeKey, rimuovendo tutte le backdoor delle applicazioni Google e il tracciamento di terze parti. Il SEALPhone sarà presentato all'evento WISeKey di Davos a gennaio 2025.

WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) ha anunciado el lanzamiento del SEALPhone, un smartphone seguro de próxima generación Web3 diseñado para aplicaciones criptográficas y seguridad mejorada, programado para su lanzamiento en el segundo trimestre de 2025. El dispositivo se basa en el teléfono habilitado para blockchain WISePhone de 2017, que cuenta con protocolos de cifrado avanzados, almacenamiento seguro e integración con SEALCOIN, la criptomoneda de WISeKey.

Las características clave incluyen un Trusted Platform Module (TPM) para seguridad criptográfica, soporte para la identidad digital WISeID para firmas digitales calificadas, protección de arranque verificada y una tienda de aplicaciones propietaria. El teléfono funciona con el sistema operativo seguro de WISeKey, eliminando todas las puertas traseras de las aplicaciones de Google y el seguimiento de terceros. El SEALPhone se presentará en el evento de WISeKey en Davos en enero de 2025.

WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY)는 암호화 애플리케이션과 강력한 보안을 위해 설계된 차세대 Web3 보안 스마트폰인 SEALPhone의 출시를 발표했습니다. 2025년 2분기에 출시될 예정입니다. 이 장치는 2017년에 출시된 블록체인 지원 WISePhone을 기반으로 하며, 고급 암호화 프로토콜, 안전한 저장소, WISeKey의 암호화폐인 SEALCOIN과의 통합이 특징입니다.

주요 기능으로는 암호화 보안을 위한 Trusted Platform Module (TPM), 인증된 디지털 서명을 위한 WISeID 디지털 신원 지원, 검증된 부팅 보호 및 독점 앱 스토어가 포함됩니다. 이 전화기는 WISeKey의 안전한 운영 체제에서 작동하며, 모든 Google 애플리케이션의 백도어와 타사 추적을 제거합니다. SEALPhone은 2025년 1월 다보스에서 열리는 WISeKey 이벤트에서 선보일 예정입니다.

WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) a annoncé le lancement du SEALPhone, un smartphone sécurisé de nouvelle génération Web3 conçu pour les applications cryptographiques et une sécurité accrue, prévu pour être lancé au deuxième trimestre de 2025. L'appareil repose sur le téléphone WISePhone de 2017, qui est compatible avec la blockchain, et comprend des protocoles de cryptage avancés, un stockage sécurisé et une intégration avec SEALCOIN, la cryptomonnaie de WISeKey.

Les fonctionnalités clés incluent un Trusted Platform Module (TPM) pour la sécurité cryptographique, la prise en charge de l'identité numérique WISeID pour les signatures numériques qualifiées, la protection du démarrage vérifié et une boutique d'applications propriétaire. Le téléphone fonctionne sous l'OS sécurisé de WISeKey, supprimant toutes les portes dérobées des applications Google et le suivi des tiers. Le SEALPhone sera présenté lors de l'événement WISeKey à Davos en janvier 2025.

WISeKey (NASDAQ: WKEY) hat die Einführung des SEALPhone bekannt gegeben, eines sicheren Smartphones der nächsten Generation, das für Krypto-Anwendungen und verbesserte Sicherheit entwickelt wurde und für das zweite Quartal 2025 geplant ist. Das Gerät basiert auf dem 2017 eingeführten blockchain-fähigen WISePhone und bietet fortschrittliche Verschlüsselungsprotokolle, sichere Speicherung und Integration mit SEALCOIN, der Kryptowährung von WISeKey.

Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören ein Trusted Platform Module (TPM) für kryptografische Sicherheit, Unterstützung der digitalen Identität WISeID für qualifizierte digitale Signaturen, überprüften Bootschutz und einen proprietären App-Store. Das Telefon läuft auf dem sicheren Betriebssystem von WISeKey und entfernt alle Google-Anwendungs-Backdoors und die Nachverfolgung durch Dritte. Das SEALPhone wird im Januar 2025 auf der WISeKey-Veranstaltung in Davos vorgestellt.

Positive
  • Launch of innovative Web3 secure smartphone with integrated cryptocurrency capabilities
  • Integration with proprietary SEALCOIN cryptocurrency for secure transactions
  • Enhanced security features including TPM and verified boot protection
  • Removal of potential security vulnerabilities from third-party applications
Negative
  • Product launch delayed until Q2 2025
  • Dependence on proprietary ecosystem may limit market adoption

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This product launch announcement, while technologically impressive, requires cautious analysis given WISeKey's $18M market cap and distant Q2 2025 launch timeline. The SEALPhone's features like crypto wallet integration, secure OS and SEALCOIN integration are standard offerings in the blockchain phone market, where competitors like Solana Saga and HTC's EXODUS already exist.

The removal of Google services, while enhancing privacy, significantly limits mainstream appeal and practical usability. The business case appears challenging - crypto-focused phones have historically struggled, with Solana Saga reducing prices by 85% due to poor demand. The market for ultra-secure phones remains niche, typically to government and enterprise customers.

The extensive timeline to launch suggests this announcement is more about market positioning than imminent revenue impact. Without pricing details, production capacity, or pre-order information, the actual business impact remains speculative.

WISeKey Announces SEALPhone: A Next-Generation Web3 Secure Smartphone Designed for Advanced Crypto Applications and Unparalleled Security and Data Protection

Zug, Switzerland – November 12, 2024 – WISeKey International Holding Ltd. (“WISeKey” or the “Company”) (SIX: WIHN, NASDAQ: WKEY), a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and Internet of Things (IoT) innovations operating as a holding company, today announces the upcoming release of SEALPhone, an advanced Web3 smartphone tailored for high-security crypto applications, military-grade digital protection, and secure IoT integration. The SEALPhone, set to launch in Q2 2025, builds on the success of WISePhone’s original 2017 release, recognized at that time as one of the world’s first blockchain-enabled secure phone. This latest version elevates cybersecurity capabilities to meet the demands of today’s digital ecosystem, empowering users with unmatched tools for secure digital communications, Web3 dApp support, and data privacy.

Unparalleled Security and Data Protection for Today’s Digital Landscape

Designed for both individual users and enterprises, the SEALPhone integrates cutting-edge blockchain technology, advanced encryption protocols, and secure storage, establishing itself as a comprehensive security platform for digital communications and transactions. The SEALPhone’s robust architecture transforms public networks into private, ultra-secure communication channels, providing a reliable solution for organizations that prioritize cybersecurity and data privacy. Its fortified security features ensure end-to-end protection for sensitive data, intellectual property, and financial transactions.

By embedding powerful security functions into an intuitive user experience, SEALPhone redefines what it means to safeguard mobile communications in the crypto age, seamlessly blending high mobility with enterprise-level protection.

SEALPhone’s Innovative Capabilities and Advanced Crypto Ecosystem

The SEALPhone is powered by WISeKey’s secure OS, offering a sophisticated suite that enhance both personal and enterprise security while stripping all Google applications backdoors, including bloatware, third-party services and any tracking analytics. It is pre-installed with WISeID and secure applications for encrypted voice, messaging, and secure file transfers. Moreover, it is the first smartphone to fully integrate SEALCOIN, WISeKey’s proprietary cryptocurrency, allowing users to execute secure crypto transactions directly from their mobile device.

Key SEALPhone features include:

  • Integrated Crypto Wallet and Trusted Platform Module (TPM): Providing robust protection for financial transactions and data storage with high-level cryptographic security.
  • WISeID Digital Identity Support: Facilitating legally compliant, qualified digital signatures that adhere to Swiss government regulations and GDPR standards for secure online transactions and digital document signing.
  • Verified Boot: Controlling OS updates to different partitions, protecting against attacks that attempt to install earlier and vulnerable versions of Android.
  • Absolute Privacy: Ensuring privacy with all Google apps and services, third party applications and bloatware removed.
  • SEALPhone App Store: A full set of verified applications for maximum control which can be tailored to the business.

A Vision for Secure Digital and Crypto Spaces

The SEALPhone’s hardware and software upgrades make it a formidable tool for today’s digital landscape, positioning it as the ultimate secure Web3 device. Its hardened secure environment, combined with enhanced control over applications and data, provides users with the peace of mind necessary in today’s high-stakes digital world. It empowers both enterprises and individuals with the ability to maintain privacy and security in all online activities, from asset management to secure communications.

Upcoming Launch at the WISeKey Davos Event

The SEALPhone will be showcased during the WISeKey Davos Event, "Transforming IoT through Web3: The Future of Autonomous Transactions with SEALCOIN Ecosystem," to be held in January 2025. This event will demonstrate WISeKey’s broader vision of merging IoT, blockchain, and Web3 technologies to create an ecosystem that supports secure, autonomous transactions. This integration will further reinforce SEALPhone’s position as a pivotal tool in the secure, interconnected digital landscape of tomorrow. For more details, visit https://www.wisekey.com/davos25/transforming-iot-through-web3-the-future-of-autonomous-transactions-with-sealcoin-ecosystem/.

About WISeKEY:

WISeKey International Holding Ltd (“WISeKey”, SIX: WIHN; Nasdaq: WKEY) is a global leader in cybersecurity, digital identity, and IoT solutions platform. It operates as a Swiss-based holding company through several operational subsidiaries, each dedicated to specific aspects of its technology portfolio. The subsidiaries include (i) SEALSQ Corp (Nasdaq: LAES), which focuses on semiconductors, PKI, and post-quantum technology products, (ii) WISeKey SA which specializes in RoT and PKI solutions for secure authentication and identification in IoT, Blockchain, and AI, (iii) WISeSat AG which focuses on space technology for secure satellite communication, specifically for IoT applications, (iv) WISe.ART Corp which focuses on trusted blockchain NFTs and operates the WISe.ART marketplace for secure NFT transactions, and (v) SEALCOIN AG which focuses on decentralized physical internet with DePIN technology and house the development of the SEALCOIN platform.

Each subsidiary contributes to WISeKey’s mission of securing the internet while focusing on their respective areas of research and expertise. Their technologies seamlessly integrate into the comprehensive WISeKey platform. WISeKey secures digital identity ecosystems for individuals and objects using Blockchain, AI, and IoT technologies. With over 1.6 billion microchips deployed across various IoT sectors, WISeKey plays a vital role in securing the Internet of Everything. The company’s semiconductors generate valuable Big Data that, when analyzed with AI, enable predictive equipment failure prevention. Trusted by the OISTE/WISeKey cryptographic Root of Trust, WISeKey provides secure authentication and identification for IoT, Blockchain, and AI applications. The WISeKey Root of Trust ensures the integrity of online transactions between objects and people. For more information on WISeKey’s strategic direction and its subsidiary companies, please visit www.wisekey.com.

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This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning WISeKey International Holding Ltd and its business. Such statements involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results, financial condition, performance or achievements of WISeKey International Holding Ltd to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. WISeKey International Holding Ltd is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities, and it does not constitute an offering prospectus within the meaning of the Swiss Financial Services Act (“FinSA”), the FinSa's predecessor legislation or advertising within the meaning of the FinSA. Investors must rely on their own evaluation of WISeKey and its securities, including the merits and risks involved. Nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied on as, a promise or representation as to the future performance of WISeKey.

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Company Contact: Carlos Moreira
Chairman & CEO
Tel: +41 22 594 3000
info@wisekey.com 
WISeKey Investor Relations (US) 
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Katie Murphy
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FAQ

When will WISeKey (WKEY) release the SEALPhone?

WISeKey plans to release the SEALPhone in Q2 2025.

What are the main security features of WISeKey's (WKEY) SEALPhone?

SEALPhone features include a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), WISeID digital identity support, verified boot protection, and removal of Google applications backdoors and third-party tracking.

Does WISeKey's (WKEY) SEALPhone support cryptocurrency transactions?

Yes, SEALPhone integrates SEALCOIN, WISeKey's proprietary cryptocurrency, allowing secure crypto transactions directly from the device.

Where will WISeKey (WKEY) showcase the SEALPhone?

The SEALPhone will be showcased at the WISeKey Davos Event in January 2025.

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