In the first part of this series, we explored what makes the dGEN1 the world’s first true Ethereum-native smartphone. But understanding the device is only half the story.
The real question most people are asking right now is this:
How do you actually get one in 2025?
Why is it so exclusive?
And what happens after you buy the NFT?
This article breaks down the full acquisition pipeline, from minting the NFT on OpenSea, to burning it on the Freedom Factory site, to securing your physical device for 2026 delivery.
We’ll also share our personal experience buying a Founder’s Edition NFT at the perfect time.
Only 6,000 Devices Exist Today
The dGEN1 is currently in a pre-launch phase, with only 6,000 units available worldwide. No region-specific drops, no retail listings, and no centralized distributors.
The only legitimate way to acquire the device in 2025 is through the official dGEN1 NFT on OpenSea.
This scarcity is intentional:
• It creates the Genesis Owner cohort
• It ensures early access for Web3-native users
• It gives Freedom Factory time to refine ethOS with real community participation
• It allows for special benefits and airdrops tied to early adopters
If you hold a dGEN1 in 2025, you aren’t just early, you’re part of the first wave of on-chain hardware ownership in the Ethereum ecosystem.
How to Get a dGEN1
Step 1 — Mint the Official dGEN1 NFT on OpenSea
The official collection is here:
https://opensea.io/collection/dgen1
This NFT is the key to your physical device.
There is no Web2 checkout, no credit card payment, the NFT is your preorder.
The floor price currently sits between 0.12 and 0.14 ETH, fluctuating with market volatility.
TokenHunters’ Purchase
We purchased a Founder’s Edition in November for 0.115 ETH, right after the market crash, arguably the best entry point of the year. This includes additional benefits compared to standard editions.
Step 2 — Go to the Redemption Portal
Once you hold the NFT, you must redeem it for the physical phone.
Visit the official portal:
https://redeem.freedomfactory.io/
Here, you connect the same wallet that holds your dGEN1 NFT.
The UI will automatically detect all eligible NFTs (standard, Founder’s Edition, or special variants).
Step 3 — Burn the NFT
This is the most important step.
Freedom Factory uses a burn-to-claim model:
Connect wallet
Select the NFT you want to redeem
Approve the burn transaction
Receive a confirmation
Proceed to delivery information
Burning the NFT permanently removes it from circulation, converting your digital badge into a physical hardware claim.
This design ensures:
• No duplicate claims
• No reselling after redemption
• Guaranteed 1:1 allocation
• Verified ownership on-chain
Burning the NFT is the moment your digital ownership transitions into a physical product.
Step 4 — Fill Out Your Device Shipping Details
After burning, the site directs you to a form requesting:
• Name
• Shipping address
• Email for tracking
• Optional contact information
This information is tied to your on-chain burn proof, creating a hybrid Web2/Web3 purchasing bridge.
Once submitted, your device is locked into the next available shipping batch.
What Happens After Redemption
Upon successful redemption, you will receive:
• A confirmation message
• A digital ownership receipt
• Priority placement in the current shipping wave
• Access to owner-only communication channels
Freedom Factory assigns shipping windows based on burn date, not mint date.
Early redemptions are shipping before year-end; later redemptions are being pushed into Q1 2026.
TokenHunters’ device is currently queued for the first week of December delivery cycle.
Why This Matters for the Future of ethOS
The dGEN1 isn’t a gimmick, it’s the cornerstone of a new on-chain hardware ecosystem.
The NFT redemption pipeline is a preview of how Web3-native commerce may operate:
• Digital-first ownership
• Burn-to-claim logistics
• Smart contract warranties
• Wallet-based identity
• Hardware tied to on-chain credentials
This is the first real example of a phone that is both:
Owned on-chain
and
Delivered off-chain
It is a glimpse of the next era of consumer hardware distribution.
What’s Next for TokenHunters
Our device is on the way, and the moment it arrives, we’ll publish the final part of this series:
Part 3 — Unboxing, Setup, and Full Hands-On Review
Including:
• Packaging & build quality
• ethOS onboarding
• Light node activation
• Hardware signing experience
• dApp store walkthrough
• On-chain messaging demo
• Performance benchmarks
• Camera tests
• $DEGEN airdrop claim
• Real-world battery performance
• Our verdict after first use
This will be the most in-depth review of the dGEN1 published to date.
Final Thoughts
Getting a dGEN1 today is unlike buying any other phone.
You don’t “order” one, you mint it.
You don’t “register” it, you redeem it on-chain.
And you don’t “preorder” the hardware, you burn an NFT to claim it.
Only 6,000 people worldwide will experience this process in 2025.
We’re one of them.
If the first blog explored what the dGEN1 is, this second part explains how to join the Genesis cohort.
The third and final article will show you exactly what that feels like once the device is in your hands.
The future of crypto-native hardware isn’t coming.
It’s being minted.
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