What Freedom Factory does

Freedom Factory builds ethOS, an open-source mobile operating system purpose-built for Web3, and ships it on the dGEN1 hardware device. ethOS integrates a TEE-secured smart wallet using ERC-4337 account abstraction, onboard Ethereum light clients (Nimbus and Helios), XMTP-based encrypted messaging, and a token launcher built on Clanker on Base; the dGEN1 device adds a 428x142 px terminal screen and 3x3 LED matrix for transaction confirmation. The company also publishes six Kotlin SDKs (Wallet, Paymaster, Contacts, Terminal, XMTP Messenger, SubAccount) distributed via JitPack to attract third-party Android developers, and operates the dGEN App Directory and ClawHub skills marketplace as community-driven distribution surfaces.

The product portfolio centers on AI-driven autonomy. AndyClaw (dGENt) is an open-source Kotlin-Android AI agent that runs a tool-use loop with up to 20 iterations, supports multi-model routing including Gemini, Deepseek, Qwen, OpenRouter, and local GGUF models via Ollama/LM Studio/vLLM, and documents a 75% token-reduction routing strategy. On ethOS, agents operate in privileged mode with their own sub-account wallets, XMTP identities, and a virtual-screen runtime that lets them navigate DeFi, messaging, and browsing apps autonomously. Voice-to-text runs locally via Whisper, and AI inference can run inside a Tinfoil.sh Trusted Execution Environment for end-to-end encrypted prompts.

The business model is a hybrid of hardware unit sales (dGEN1, priced but not publicly disclosed, sold via mint.freedomfactory.io), a recurring 0.3% share of swap fees from the Clanker-based token launcher, and a paymaster/AI-model upsell layer not yet publicly priced. Customer segments are two narrow personas — crypto-native DeFi users and Web3 developers — reached through a community-led, product-led growth motion centered on Twitter/X, Discord, GitHub, and GitBook documentation. The company reports 1–10 employees, no disclosed funding, and 6,000–15,000 device production scale, placing it firmly at an early commercial stage.

Name

Freedom Factory

Legal name

Freedom Factory

Website

https://freedomfactory.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Freedom Factory builds ethOS, an open-source mobile operating system purpose-built for Web3, powering the dGEN1 hardware device with onboard smart wallets, AI agents, and multi-chain support for crypto-native consumers and Web3 developers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web3 Smartphone Hardware

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411)

SIC

Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661), Electronic Computers (3571)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Contract Wallets / Account Abstraction (MPC/AA, social recovery, paymasters) (FSAPACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Account Abstraction & Smart Wallet Tooling (AA SDKs, paymasters, session keys) (FSAPABAK), Mobile Operating Systems & Firmware (Android forks, OEM UI, Feature Phone OS) (CRACALAE)

Keywords

• Web3 smartphone
• Crypto mobile wallet
• Open-source mobile OS
• AI agent platform
• Decentralized finance tools

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. dGEN1 Hardware Sales: Freedom Factory manufactures and sells the dGEN1 physical smartphone. The device runs ethOS and bundles an onboard smart wallet, terminal screen, LED matrix, and AI agent capabilities. Sold directly to consumers via mint.freedomfactory.io.
2. Token Launchpad Fees (Clanker): The token launcher uses Clanker on the Base network. Every token swap incurs a 1.2% fee, of which 0.3% goes to the dGEN1 team and 0.3% flows to the shared airdrop pool. This creates a recurring revenue stream tied to trading activity of community-created tokens.
3. Paymaster System (AI Model Tier Upgrades): The paymaster system sponsors gas fees and can be used to unlock more powerful AI models for the CHAD/Andyclaw assistant. While not explicitly priced, this creates potential upsell opportunities for premium AI capabilities funded through paymaster credits.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Freedom Factory manufactures and sells the dGEN1, a custom Android smartphone running ethOS, an open-source mobile operating system built on Ethereum, ERC-4337 account abstraction, and XMTP messaging. The device integrates an onboard smart wallet stored in a TEE, a secondary terminal screen, a 3x3 LED matrix, and an autonomous AI agent (dGENt/AndyClaw) capable of operating installed apps independently. The company also distributes a suite of Kotlin SDKs (Wallet, Paymaster, Contacts, Terminal, XMTP Messenger, dGEN SubAccount) enabling developers to build on the platform.

Product overview

Freedom Factory builds ethOS, an open-source mobile operating system for the dGEN1 hardware device. The product portfolio centers on user sovereignty with open protocols and AI agents. ethOS powers dGEN1 with integrated smart wallet (ERC-4337), while dGENt AI agents operate apps autonomously via virtual screen. Multiple SDKs (Wallet SDK, Paymaster SDK, Contacts SDK, Terminal SDK, XMTP Messenger SDK, dGEN SubAccount SDK) enable developers to build on the platform. Native apps include CHAD AI assistant, Wallet, Token Launcher, NFT Gallery, and dGEN App Directory. AndyClaw is a separate open-source AI assistant that runs on both ethOS (privileged mode) and stock Android. The ecosystem includes ClawHub for community skills and a dGEN1 Airdrop Pool for community incentives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ethOS: Open-source mobile operating system for the dGEN1 device. Built on Ethereum, XMTP, and ERC-4337 open protocols. Provides user sovereignty with auditable and extensible layers.
• dGEN1
• CHAD
• Andyclaw
• ClawHub
• dGENTs

Products and services

• dGEN1
• ethOS
• AndyClaw
• dGENt
• CHAD (Computer Helping A Degen)
• Wallet SDK
• dGEN SubAccount SDK
• Paymaster SDK
• Contacts SDK
• dGEN1 Terminal SDK
• XMTP Messenger SDK
• ClawHub
• Token Launcher
• dGEN App Directory
• NFT Gallery

Quantifiable outcome

• 75% token reduction through tool and model smart routing
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability11 records

Feature15 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PimlicocoreTechnology or IntegrationPimlico provides the ERC-4337 bundler RPC endpoint used by ethOS for gas estimation and UserOperation submission. Referenced in Paymaster SDK, SubAccount SDK, and Wallet SDK documentation. Pimlico's bundler infrastructure is critical for enabling gasless transactions across all supported chains.
• DaimocoreTechnology or IntegrationDaimo powers the paymaster top-up flow on dGEN1. When users top up their paymaster, they are redirected to Daimo's checkout to pay with any token they own. Referenced in Paymaster Guide documentation.
• Clanker (clanker.world)coreTechnology or IntegrationClanker is the token launchpad used by the dGEN1 Token Launcher app. It operates on the Base network and handles token contract creation and initial liquidity. All dGEN1-launched tokens use Clanker, and tokens created by other dGEN1 users are discoverable in the app.
• Tinfoil.shcoreTechnology or IntegrationTinfoil.sh provides the Trusted Execution Environment (TEE) that runs AI model inference for Andyclaw. Every prompt is end-to-end encrypted to the TEE, preventing data harvesting by any misaligned model or company. This is a core privacy feature of the ethOS AI agent.
• CoinbaseSmartWalletcoreTechnology or IntegrationCoinbaseSmartWallet factory (CREATE2) is used by the dGEN SubAccount SDK for smart wallet address computation and deployment. The factory address (0x0BA5ED0c6AA8c49038F819E587E2633c4A9F428a) is referenced in SDK documentation.
• XMTPcoreTechnology or IntegrationXMTP (Extensible Message Transfer Protocol) is the messaging protocol powering the dGEN1's onboard private messenger. Every dGEN1 user can enroll their XMTP identity and chat across multiple clients. The Messenger SDK provides MessagingClient and IdentityClient for app integration.
• Nimbus and Helios (Light Clients)coreTechnology or IntegrationNimbus and Helios are onboard Ethereum light clients integrated into ethOS. Users can switch between them via Quick Settings. Light clients verify blockchain data independently, protecting against malicious or manipulated RPC nodes.
• Ethereum / Ethereum FoundationcoreTechnology or IntegrationethOS is built on Ethereum infrastructure including ERC-4337 Account Abstraction, the EntryPoint v0.6 contract (0x5FF137D4b0FDCD49DcA30c7CF57E578a026d2789), and EIP standards (EIP-712, EIP-681). The entire OS is designed around Ethereum and EVM compatibility.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Solana Mobile: Maker of the Saga and Seeker crypto-native Android smartphones with integrated Solana wallet, Seed Vault secure element, and dApp store. The closest direct competitor to dGEN1 in the Web3 smartphone category, though focused on the Solana ecosystem rather than Ethereum L2s.
• Safe (formerly Gnosis Safe): The dominant smart contract wallet for Ethereum and EVM chains, using a multi-sig/account-abstraction architecture similar to ethOS's onboard wallet. Both target the same Web3 self-custody user and share account abstraction infrastructure dependencies.
• Argent: Mobile-first smart contract wallet with built-in account abstraction, social recovery, and gasless transactions on Starknet and Ethereum L2s. Directly comparable to ethOS's wallet layer in UX philosophy and target user (mobile-native, seedless, AA-powered).
• Pimlico: ERC-4337 bundler and account abstraction infrastructure provider that powers ethOS's Paymaster system. While a core technology partner, Pimlico's broader bundler-as-a-service offering overlaps with what Freedom Factory ships in its Paymaster SDK and wallet layer.
• Biconomy: Account abstraction infrastructure platform offering paymasters, bundlers, and gasless transaction APIs across EVM chains. Overlaps directly with ethOS's Paymaster SDK and the gasless-transactions value proposition that anchors Freedom Factory's UX story.
• HTC Exodus: Earlier-generation blockchain smartphone from HTC with built-in Zion Vault secure enclave and crypto wallet. A historical direct peer in the purpose-built Web3 smartphone category that struggled to achieve scale — relevant as a cautionary comparable.

Broad incumbents

• Coinbase Smart Wallet: Coinbase's mainstream smart contract wallet built on the same ERC-4337 and Coinbase Smart Wallet factory that Freedom Factory integrates. A much larger and better-funded competitor offering similar AA functionality to a far broader audience.
• MetaMask (Consensys): The dominant EVM mobile wallet with browser integration, swap, and dApp connectivity — dGEN1's modified Firefox actually intercepts MetaMask connection requests and injects its own wallet. Represents the incumbent that ethOS is partially substituting.
• Nothing: Consumer-focused Android smartphone maker (Phone 1, Phone 2) with a similar developer-friendly, design-forward ethos. While not crypto-native, Nothing targets the same tech-savvy, alternative-OS-curious demographic that ethOS appeals to.

Emerging players

• Rabbit (r1): AI-native consumer device (r1) with a Large Action Model capable of operating apps and services on behalf of users — conceptually adjacent to dGENt's virtual-screen autonomous agent. Both are early attempts at shipping agent-first hardware/software products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ethereumphone
• GitHubgithub.com/EthereumPhone
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/freedom-factory-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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