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Jambo

Jambo is a mobile-first Web3 ecosystem that ships a $99 crypto-ready smartphone pre-loaded with wallet, dApp store, and quest engine. Its integrated hardware, software, and token stack drives low-cost, global on-chain adoption.
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Executive Team

James Zhang

James Zhang

CEO & Co-Founder

Jambo’s on-chain-mobile vision; NYU computer-science alumnus raised in DR Congo.

Alice Zhang

Alice Zhang

Co-Founder

Boots-on-the-ground operator behind expansion to 120 + emerging-market countries.

Research & Analysis

Comprehensive insights and technical deep dives into the project

Blueprint

Visual breakdown of Jambo’s flywheel and competitive advantages

Proof of Vision

Watch our interview with James Zhang, Co-Founder & CEO of Jambo

In the Alea Spotlight

A collection of Jambo features across our media channels

  • Jambo - Using $99 Phones to Onboard Web3's Next Generation of Users

    One outlier is Jambo, using hardware to speed up the mass adoption of crypto and onboard the next hundreds of millions of users to Web3. Jambo is a Web3 ecosystem where users can access gaming, earning opportunities, and more. The ecosystem aims to position itself as a key part of its users’ financial lives, leveraging crypto to make this possible.

  • Jambo - Bringing Crypto to Emerging Markets: What You Need to Know

    Another protocol with an impact scope equally as wide is Jambo, which aims to be the dominant onchain mobile network. Crypto has mostly followed the path of Western technology, jumping off from the desktop experience before developers began exploring mobile options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about Jambo

1

How does Jambo deliver a crypto-ready smartphone for just $99?

By partnering with the best factories, bulk-purchasing components, and subsidising part of the bill of materials with $J token rewards.

2

What chains and assets are supported out-of-the-box?

The built-in wallet is EVM-compatible, pre-configured for Bitcoin L2s, Solana, TON, and more; users can add any ERC-20/721 or SPL token in one tap.

3

How is user security handled on a $99 device?

A hardware-based secure enclave stores private keys; biometric unlock is standard, and optional cloudless Shamir backup prevents third-party custody.

4

What makes Jambo different from other crypto phones?

It targets emerging-market price points, bundles a dApp store with zero-C-A-C distribution for partners, and ties everything together with the $J flywheel.

5

Where is JamboPhone available today?

Distribution spans 128 countries via local telecom, fintech, and retail partners; shipping is fulfilled from regional hubs to keep import duties minimal.