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Solana Mobile Starts Shipping Second-Gen Seeker Smartphone

Solana's next smartphone will soon be in consumer hands, bringing new features and the promise of future rewards.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 1 min read

Solana Mobile has started shipping its second-generation crypto smartphone, the Seeker, with "tens of thousands" of units now on their way to buyers in over 50 countries.

What’s the Scoop?

  • Global Rollout Begins: Solana began shipping Seeker devices on August 4, sending out pre-orders across more than 50 countries.
  • Web3 Features Built In: The phone comes with Seed Vault key storage, a built-in Solana dApp Store, and a soul-bound onchain Genesis Token that unlocks early access to apps and future SKR token rewards.
  • dApp Store Growth: Solana’s dApp Store now lists over 100 applications across DeFi, gaming, payments, and more, including ShapeShift and other community-driven tools.
  • Expanded Ecosystem Vision: Solana has teased integration with AI and DePIN services. The Seeker's launch ties into a wider mobile strategy that includes new adviser Nikita Bier, head of product at X.
  • Saga Lessons Learned: The original Saga launched at $1,000 but saw slow sales. A later BONK airdrop boosted demand, helping shape the Seeker’s more reward-focused rollout.

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