Solana Unveils New Crypto Smartphone 'Seeker'

Solana Mobile has officially unveiled its latest crypto smartphone, Seeker, previously named "Chapter Two." The phone has already seen significant interest, with over 140K pre-sales.

What's the Scoop?

• Pre-sales and Pricing: The device has reached 140K pre-sales across 57 countries. Solana Mobile has also reinstated the 'Early Founder' price of $450 until the end of the Solana Breakpoint conference.
• Day 1 Integrations: Seeker will launch with key integrations: four months of free Helium coverage, gaming rewards from Parallel Colony, AI tokenized agents from Alethea, and memecoin perks from Moonshot.
• Seeker Features: The phone includes a Seed Vault Wallet, an updated Solana dApp Store, and a Seeker Genesis Token, a non-transferable NFT granting exclusive rewards and access.

Bankless Take:

While the Solana Saga's success may be largely attributed to airdrops, Solana’s continued investment in the mobile sector reflects a decisive trend of crypto going more mobile, aligning with larger trends in payments and digital wallets. If crypto is to follow in the footsteps of the internet, we can expect it to become a predominantly mobile experience, meaning building for this reality is a must.