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<h4><strong>On the <em>Empire</em> podcast, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-millman-b093a022" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Phantom CEO Brandon Millman</a> made it clear that the company has no plans to launch its own blockchain or pursue an IPO anytime soon.</strong></h4>
<p>Instead, Phantom’s strategy is centered on strengthening its role within Solana and enhancing the user experience through practical, user-facing tools.</p>
<h3 id="strong-staying-grounded-in-solana-strong"><strong>Staying Grounded in Solana</strong></h3>
<p>Phantom’s decision reflects a growing trend among Web3 companies choosing focus over expansion. While some firms rush to create their own blockchains, Phantom believes in improving accessibility where users already are. Millman said that building a new chain could dilute the company’s strengths and shift attention away from what made it successful — being the most trusted wallet for Solana users.</p>
<p>Solana has seen strong growth over the past year, with daily active addresses surpassing 1.2 million in October 2025, according to <a href="https://www.theblock.co/research" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><em>The Block Research</em></a>. This surge has fueled new opportunities for wallets like Phantom, which already support Solana’s DeFi platforms, NFTs, and recently introduced cross-chain swaps. Instead of competing with Solana, Phantom aims to make on-chain actions faster, safer, and more intuitive.</p>
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<p>“Phantom isn’t here to reinvent the wheel,” Millman explained. “We’re here to make that wheel run smoother.” His comments underscore Phantom’s philosophy — that crypto’s next leap forward will come not from more chains, but from better user experiences.</p>
<h3 id="strong-more-about-phantom-strong"><strong>More About Phantom</strong></h3>
<p><a href="https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/?s=Phantom+Wallet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Phantom Wallet</a> has unveiled Phantom Cash, a new feature that turns your crypto wallet into a complete money hub. Users can now send, save, and soon spend directly inside Phantom. The rollout starts with the ability to sell crypto instantly and fund a Cash Account that can be used right away. You can also send and receive CASH to any wallet or Phantom username with lightning speed, and trade crypto with zero gas fees using stablecoin swaps.</p>
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 <p>Your new money home has arrived ✨</p>
 <p>Starting to roll out today, you can use some Phantom Cash features right from your wallet <a href="https://t.co/xPZSgssQAX" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/xPZSgssQAX</a></p>
 <p>— Phantom (@phantom) <a href="https://twitter.com/phantom/status/1988370179320111571?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">November 11, 2025</a></p>
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<p>For those on the priority waitlist, Phantom is preparing to launch virtual and physical debit cards that work with Apple Pay and Google Pay, along with simple options for funding or withdrawing to a bank account. These new tools are optional and require standard identity verification (KYC).</p>
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