Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs officially launched Seeker on September 18. The phone will be available in 2025. The smartphone has already over 140,000 pre-orders from 57 countries. This represents a huge step forward in Solana’s efforts to further incorporate web3 technologies into regular mobile use.
Seeker builds on the success of Solana’s first web3 phone, the Saga. The company aims to offer users a smoother experience in cryptocurrency transactions. It focuses on improving how users interact with blockchain-based services for greater efficiency.
Seeker costs between $450 and $500, and those who pre-order before September 21, 2024 will receive exclusive rewards, including the Seeker Genesis Token.
The Seeker will feature a Seed Vault Wallet, which is directly integrated into the phone, giving users easy access to its blockchain. The wallet aims to enhance security for web3 users through a mobile-first design, ensuring simplified transactions and account management.
Additionally, Seeker will come equipped with SOL’s dApp Store 2.0, offering users improved discoverability and a rewards tracker. This updated store will host decentralized apps in areas such as DeFi, payments, gaming, and NFTs, encouraging more interaction within the ecosystem.
Another key feature is the Seeker Genesis Token, a NFT exclusive to Seeker users. This token will unlock additional rewards and content across Solana-based platforms, boosting engagement for early adopters.
Read CRYPTONEWSLAND onIn terms of hardware, Seeker boasts several improvements over its predecessor. It features a brighter display, a longer battery life, and an enhanced camera setup, with an additional sensor compared to the Solana Saga. These updates aim to provide a more polished user experience for those seeking to combine web3 utility with daily smartphone use.
Emmett Hollyer, General Manager of Solana Labs, noted that Seeker will facilitate new use cases beyond rewards, such as DeFi applications and gaming. He emphasized that Solana is not aiming to compete with traditional smartphone makers like Apple or Samsung. Instead, Solana’s goal is to maximize the crypto utility within a mobile device, differentiating its offerings in the market.
With strong pre-order numbers and exclusive features, Solana Mobile’s Seeker is poised to bring more attention to the Solana blockchain. As the device’s release nears in 2025, it could spark further interest in web3 technology adoption.
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