# Hack-Proof Smartphones The SIKURPhone is Built for Cryptocurrency and is Incredibly Secure By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sikurphone References: [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/sikurphone-packs-built-in-hack-proof-cryptocurrency-wallet-mwc-2018/) & [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/27/sikurphone-encrypted-data-cryptocurrency-pre-order/) The SIKURPhone is a cryptocurrency-focused phone created by Brazil-based company Sikur. This new mobile device comes with a [built-in cryptocurrency wallet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-vault) and is being touted as the first [fully encrypted, hack-proof smartphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-smartphones). These claims may seem overblown, but Sikur has proven its phone's capabilities after challenging bug bounty company HackerOne to test the phone's anti-hacking capabilities. HackerOne was not able to succeed in hacking the phone, proving the security Sikur is offering. The SIKURPhone runs on Android, but it is a heavily modified version of the smartphone OS. The phone is capable of offering, calls, messages, document storage and a few other handy features, but any extra features will require Sikur configuration. The design of the phone is incredibly discreet, coming it at 5.5-inches. This smartphone may not appeal to the vast majority of users, but for those looking to completely encrypt their device will find the SIKURPhone amazing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cryptocurrency-focused Smartphones:** Opportunity to create smartphones with built-in cryptocurrency wallets to appeal to users looking for a secure wallet and phone hybrid device. - **Mobile Device Security Innovations:** Opportunity to create new mobile devices with enhanced security features that can prevent hacking and data theft. - **Discreet Smartphones:** Opportunity to create smartphones that combine privacy features with simple, unobtrusive designs for users seeking to protect their data while remaining unobtrusive. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Opportunities to research and produce smartphones with advanced encryption and security features like the SIKURPhone that appeal to privacy-conscious customers. - **Cryptocurrency Services:** Opportunities to offer cryptocurrency-specific services like those offered by SIKUR and differentiate offerings by integrating enhanced security features. - **Mobile Software Development:** Opportunities to develop mobile software tailored to consumers seeking encryption, anonymity, data protection and security on their mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comprehensive Privacy Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-phone-lvl50.md) - [Security-Enhancing Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cirotta-case.md) - [Innovative Blockchain Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockchain-phone.md) - [Minimalist Anti-Tracking 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/punkt-mco2-5g-secure-phone.md) - [Ultra-Secure Cryptocurrency Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keystone-pro-hardware-wallet.md) - [Bulletproof Crypto Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitbar.md) - [Luxury Web3 Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metavertu.md) - [Privacy-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc03.md) - [Smartphone Crypto Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorted-wallet.md)