Solana Labs subsidiary, Solana Cellular, has unveiled the Seeker, its second-generation web3 smartphone set for launch in 2025 throughout Token2049. Rising from its “Chapter Two” stealth section, the gadget has secured over 140,000 pre-orders throughout 57 international locations.
“We wanted to make Seeker extra accessible, extra inexpensive, and guarantee its {hardware} and software program are much more deeply built-in for web3,” mentioned Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana and CEO of Solana Labs. The Seeker goals to be the definitive web3 cell gadget, constructing upon the muse laid by its predecessor, the Solana Saga.
Key options of the Seeker embody the Seed Vault Pockets, a mobile-first crypto pockets built-in with the gadget’s self-custodial Seed Vault for seamless web3 experiences. Developed completely for the Seeker in collaboration with Solflare, it presents double-tap transactions and simplified account administration.
The Solana dApp Retailer 2.0 introduces an up to date rewards tracker and improved app discoverability throughout funds, DeFi, DePIN, NFTs, AI, and gaming. Moreover, the Seeker Genesis Token, a singular, soulbound NFT, unlocks alternatives for rewards, unique entry, presents, and content material throughout the Solana ecosystem.
{Hardware} enhancements over the earlier mannequin embody a lighter design, brighter show, enhanced digicam capabilities, and prolonged battery life. Early founder pricing is ready at $450 for presale and is on the market till Sept. 21.
The Seeker follows the Solana Saga, which skilled preliminary struggles however finally discovered success. Early gross sales of the Saga had been underwhelming, with solely about 2,500 items offered within the first few months. Points resembling gadget weight, connectivity issues, software program bugs, and restricted restore choices contributed to its sluggish uptake.
Nonetheless, the Saga grew to become a catalyst for meme coin buying and selling on Solana after an airdrop of BONK tokens to telephone house owners. This sudden growth considerably elevated demand, with gross sales surpassing 150,000 items and the gadget promoting out within the US by Dec. 2023.
The success of the Saga has energized web3 cell growth throughout the Solana group. Ecosystem groups are constructing decentralized functions, rewards, and options completely for the Seeker forward of its rollout. The gadget’s launch is anticipated to drive additional adoption of Solana’s cell applied sciences.
Amid broader optimistic market actions, Solana has outperformed different prime tasks, hitting $140, up 8% up to now 24 hours.
