Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, announced the launch of its second-generation web3 smartphone, Seeker. Pre-orders for the new device have already surpassed 140,000 across 57 countries.
Device Overview
Following the success of the first web3 phone, Solana Saga, the new Seeker has been designed to further integrate web3 technology into mobile devices, making crypto more accessible to everyday users. The Seeker is expected to be available for purchase in 2025, priced between $450 and $500. Early buyers can expect to receive exclusive rewards.
Key Features of Solana Seeker
According to a press release from Solana Mobile, the Seeker will feature the following key aspects: * **Seed Vault Wallet**: A mobile-first crypto wallet integrated directly into the device, offering access to the Solana blockchain. Seed Vault enhances security for web3 users with double-tap transactions and simplified account management. * **Solana dApp Store 2.0**: The updated decentralized app store improves discoverability and includes a rewards tracker for users engaging with apps in categories like payments, DeFi, NFTs, and gaming. * **Seeker Genesis Token**: Seeker users will receive a unique NFT, the Seeker Genesis Token, unlocking exclusive rewards and content within the Solana ecosystem. * **Improved Hardware**: The device features hardware upgrades, including a lighter design, brighter display, better camera, and extended battery life.
Statements from Executives
Anatoly Yakovenko, Solana Co-Founder and Solana Labs CEO, expressed the importance of making Seeker more accessible and integrated with web3 technologies. Quote (CITE_W_A): 'We founded Solana Mobile with the mission of taking crypto mobile. To achieve that, we needed to make Seeker more accessible, more affordable, and for its hardware and software to be even more deeply integrated for web3,' said Yakovenko. Emmett Hollyer, General Manager of Solana Labs, also shared his vision regarding the diverse use cases of the device, from DeFi and gaming to payments and NFTs. Quote (CITE_W_A): 'Seeker will be a rewards magnet,' said Hollyer. 'But it’s also an opportunity for teams to build new experiences. We don’t want to be seen as just the 'memecoin phone.’' Hollyer also noted that the company does not aim to compete with giants like Apple or Samsung. Quote (CITE_W_A): 'We’re not trying to compete directly with giants like Apple or Samsung. Instead, we focus on providing as much crypto utility as possible in a handheld device,' added Hollyer.
Solana Mobile continues to develop mobile devices with web3 support, aiming to make cryptocurrency technologies more accessible and convenient for a wide range of users.
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