• Partners with Maxgen Technology, pioneer of the world’s first fashion and design smartphones
• “Seeking mutual growth through a smartphone filled with pet-specialized content”
• “Launching a unique smartphone combining device, app, platform, and users”
• “FNS airdrop for PetPhone buyers… Distribution to Nigeria, the world’s 6th most populous country”

Faunus Global, a blockchain foundation focused on companion animals, is partnering with Maxgen Technology, a company known for its next-generation smartphone technology, to develop a pet-specialized smartphone called PetPhone. On April 16, Faunus Global announced in an official statement that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Maxgen Technology and will begin the development and release of the PetPhone.

The PetPhone will collect genetic information of companion animals and connect it with related healthcare services. It will also include pet commerce features and a pet metaverse, making it a comprehensive smartphone designed specifically for pet owners. Amid a stagnant cryptocurrency market, Faunus Global sees the development of the PetPhone as a new growth engine to boost the value of its native cryptocurrency, Faunus Coin (FNS). The PetPhone will feature FNS as a payment option, thereby expanding its utility.

The success of feature-rich, specialized smartphones has already been proven by Apple, which sells 230 million smartphones annually and has achieved a market capitalization of 5,000 trillion KRW. In contrast, Samsung, with annual sales of 270 million smartphones, has a market capitalization of 350 trillion KRW, underscoring the impact of a strong content ecosystem. Faunus Global and Maxgen Technology plan to release a specialized smartphone that integrates not only hardware but also apps, platforms, and user engagement—covering all major elements of the content ecosystem.

Maxgen Technology, which is joining Faunus Global in the development of PetPhone, is a South Korean company that created the world’s first fashion, design, and custom smartphones. The company holds innovative technologies and patents, including modular window glass and an ultra-thin 1-micron infinite color printing technique. Following the launch of the PetPhone, Faunus Global and Maxgen Technology plan to jointly target the “Pet Family” (Pet + Family) demographic, aiming to open a new chapter in the cryptocurrency, pet, and smartphone industries.

The companies also announced that PetPhone will be preloaded with Faunus Global’s pet-related platforms and apps, making it a truly unique product. It will be offered in custom designs at affordable prices. Buyers of the PetPhone will also receive an airdrop of Faunus Coin (FNS). Notably, the PetPhone will be distributed in Nigeria—a country with a population of over 200 million—through Maxgen Technology’s established export network. Maxgen Technology has signed a contract with ESG-Smartphone in Nigeria to produce and export a total of 500,000 smartphones by 2026.

As of 2025, Nigeria is the 6th most populous country in the world, with an estimated population of about 232.67 million.

Faunus Global stated, “We believe the PetPhone project, combining the strengths of Faunus Global and Maxgen Technology, will offer both companies a new opportunity for growth,” and added, “This innovative business model can revitalize the struggling crypto market, helping Faunus Global become a leader in the pet industry and restore the value of its coin.”

About Faunus Global
Faunus Global is a platform company leading the smart healthcare market with a hybrid blockchain security model that collects genetic big data and rewards pet owners with FNS tokens. It holds the world’s first patent for a non-human blockchain genetic reward system and received the 2023 Data Voucher Program certification. The project’s competitiveness has also been recognized by ChatGPT. More information can be found on the official website, Telegram, and YouTube channels.