Solana Mobile has announced the release of a new smartphone — Solana Seeker. The developers claim that this model will become a key part of the web3 ecosystem.
What’s Special About Solana Seeker
Solana Seeker promises users improved specifications compared to previous models. It has less weight, a brighter screen, an improved camera and a longer battery life. > 1/ We’ve been deep in build mode for months, and we’re excited to show you what we've been working on. Introducing the next chapter of Solana Mobile: the Solana Seeker. > [Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile), September 19, 2024](https://twitter.com/solanamobile/status/1836614409613119632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) The device is fully integrated with the Solana blockchain. The smartphone is aimed at users who actively interact with crypto and decentralized applications (dapps). The developers have updated the dApp Store, adding features for tracking rewards and improving navigation through applications. Each Seeker device will be accompanied by a unique Seeker Genesis Token, which will give users access to additional features in the Solana ecosystem, including exclusive rewards and content. All digital assets and encryption keys will be stored in the secure Seed Vault, which has received an additional update developed in conjunction with the Solflare crypto wallet. Users will be able to conduct transactions with one click and manage assets inside the smartphone. However, Solana’s main technological innovation is the integration of artificial intelligence into the device. Seeker users will be able to create tokenized AI agents that will interact with Solana-based programs.
Solana Mobile Earns $70 Million
Pre-orders for Solana Seeker are now open for $450. However, the smartphone will be shipped only in 2025. The announcement of the new device has already generated great interest. In just a few days since pre-orders opened, Solana Mobile has already earned $70 million, which exceeds the revenue from the sale of the previous Saga model by almost five times. It is noteworthy that more than half of the orders came from the Asia-Pacific region, where Solana smartphones had previously sold poorly.
How SOL Reacts
The price of the ecosystem’s native token, Solana (SOL), rose by 8.34% after the news of the Solana Seeker device’s release. At the time of writing, the cryptocurrency was trading at $140.67. The decision of the U.S. Federal Reserve to lower the key rate by 50 basis points, from 5.25-5.5% to 4.75-5%, could also contribute to the positive dynamics. A reduction in the key rate, as a rule, stimulates demand for risky assets, including digital currencies.
Solana users were enthusiastic about the news of the phone’s release. Many supported the initiative, saying that the development will help stimulate the onboarding of crypto to the masses. However, time will tell whether the smartphone will really stimulate the adoption of cryptocurrencies — now, the gadget is only available for pre-order.
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