TL;DR
- Solana Seeker Presales Soar: Solana Mobile’s new Web3 smartphone, the Seeker, has sold over 140,000 units in presales across 57 countries.
- Innovative Features: The Seeker includes a Seed Vault Wallet, Solana dApp Store 2.0, and a unique Genesis Token for exclusive rewards and content.
- Enhanced and Affordable: The Seeker aims to make Web3 technology more accessible with improved hardware and a $450 price tag for early adopters.
Solana Mobile Inc., a subsidiary of Solana Labs, has unveiled its latest innovation, the Solana Seeker, a next-generation Web3 smartphone. The Seeker has already made waves in the tech community, with presales surpassing 140,000 units across 57 countries.
4/ We’ve updated the Solana Mobile dApp Store with a streamlined way to track all your rewards in one place. Discover web & mobile dApps with better navigation.
With zero fees and crypto-friendly policies, it’s home to the best web3 experiences—and Seeker exclusives are coming! pic.twitter.com/BbiqFoVgEL
— Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) September 19, 2024
A New Era for Web3 Mobile Devices
The Solana Seeker, which emerged from its “Chapter Two” stealth phase, is set to revolutionize the Web3 mobile landscape. Following the success of its predecessor, the Solana Saga, the Seeker aims to make Web3 technology more accessible and affordable.
Solana Labs CEO Anatoly Yakovenko emphasized the company’s mission to integrate hardware and software more deeply for Web3, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Key Features of the Solana Seeker
The Seeker boasts several innovative features designed to enhance the Web3 experience. One of the standout features is the Seed Vault Wallet, a mobile-first crypto wallet natively integrated with the device’s built-in self-custodial Seed Vault.
This feature ensures a seamless Web3 experience with double-tap transactions and simplified account management. Another significant addition is the Solana dApp Store 2.0, which includes an all-new rewards tracker and improved discoverability for apps across various categories, including Payments, DeFi, DePIN, NFTs, AI, and Gaming.
The Seeker Genesis Token, a unique, soulbound NFT, unlocks opportunities for rewards, exclusive access, offers, and content throughout the Solana ecosystem.
Enhanced Hardware and Affordability
The Seeker also features significant hardware improvements over its predecessor. It is lighter, has a brighter display, an enhanced camera, and extended battery life. These enhancements make the Seeker a more attractive option for users looking for a high-performance Web3 smartphone.
Solana Mobile has also made the Seeker more affordable, with early founder pricing set at $450. This pricing is available until September 21, 2024, making it an enticing option for early adopters. This announcement and other factors have influenced Solana’s SOL price to increase by nearly 8% and trade at $138.
With its impressive presales figures and innovative features, the Solana Seeker is poised to become a definitive Web3 mobile device. As the Solana community continues to develop dApps, rewards and features exclusively for the Seeker, it is clear that this smartphone will play a crucial role in the future of Web3 technology.
