Gaza, Matthew Perry, and Ancient Flip Flops

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In partnership with Mode Mobile

First Disruption to $martphones in 15 Years

Flip the script: Apple's upcoming iPhone just launched with a jaw-dropping $1599 price tag. What do you get for all that money? More colors and storage? Meanwhile, a mighty challenger aims to turn your phone from a cost to an income source. Intriguing idea, isn't it? This is why our eyes are on the launch of Mode Mobile’s Pre-IPO Offering. It’s the latest in a series of impressive raises among smartphone innovators, likely spurred by Apple’s recent $3T valuation.

Mode saw 150x revenue growth from 2019 to 2022, a leap that has made them one of America’s fastest-growing companies. "EarnPhone," a budget smartphone, has helped consumers earn & save $150M+ for activities like listening to music, playing games, and ... even charging their devices.

Early backers are getting up to 100% bonus stock, and 12,197 shareholders already participated in previously sold-out allocations. Don't wait, claim an exclusive 100% bonus: $0.16/share before it’s sold out too.*

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In partnership with Mode Mobile

Beyond iPhone: Dawn of a New $martphone Era

Consumers clock in a staggering 40 hours a week on smartphones; this number is even greater for younger generations. Taking a cue from Uber and Airbnb, Mode monetizes phone usage and unlocks a new asset class, akin to how cars and homes were turned into income generators.

Apple's $3T market sets the stage for Mode, which is now being sold at Amazon, Walmart, and BestBuy, facilitating $150M in user earnings and savings. You can now join 12,000+ investors & get up to 100% bonus shares if claimed before sell out. Act now and lock in your 100% bonus today.*

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