What is the GHOST Archive?

The GHOST Archive is an independent historical and technical research archive covering John McAfee's GHOST privacy cryptocurrency, including its whitepapers, technology, ecosystem, controversy, and post-2020 development. It is not the official GHOST project and is not affiliated with John McAfee's estate or any related project.

Is the GHOST Archive investment advice?

No. The GHOST Archive is an independent research project and does not provide investment advice. All market and status indicators require current verification.

When did John McAfee's GHOST coin launch?

GHOST was announced in April 2020, distributed via the ESH snapshot on May 25, 2020, and reached mainnet genesis on June 22, 2020.

What is The GHOST Archive?

John McAfee GHOST Coin : The definitive independent research , whitepapers, and legacy of John McAfee's GHOST privacy cryptocurrency.

RESEARCH ARTICLE

Ghost Cell Phone Data Service

The July 2020 eSIM privacy network plan.

Editorial metadata · E-E-A-T

Author

The GHOST Archive Editorial Team

Editor

The GHOST Archive Editorial Team

Published

2024-01-01

Updated

2026-10-08

Last verified

2026-10-08

Direct answer

In July 2020, McAfee announced a Ghost Cell Phone Data Service concept: a privacy-oriented eSIM data-only service with no personal information claimed for registration.

Announced capabilities

›eSIM concept.
›Data-only service.
›Prepaid model.
›No personal information claimed for registration.
›VoIP support.
›Android and iPhone.
›Relationship to GHOST Coin and GhostX.

Announced capability

›eSIM data service
›No-KYC registration
›VoIP

Independently verified

›Not verified as launched
›Concept stage

Sources

S-08John McAfee historical posts (archived)HISTORICAL
2020–2021 · original statement · supports: Announcements, departure, return, stablecoin vision
https://web.archive.org/
S-11PR Newswire announcementsSECONDARY
2020 · news coverage · supports: Official announcement text, dates
https://www.prnewswire.com/