Solana Labs Unveils the Seeker, Its Second-Generation Web3 Smartphone Set for Release in 2025

Emerging from its “Chapter Two” stealth phase, the device has secured over 140,000 pre-orders across 57 countries.

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, has unveiled the Seeker, its second-generation Web3 smartphone, during Token2049. The device, which emerges from the “Chapter Two” stealth phase, has already secured over 140,000 pre-orders across 57 countries.

“We needed to make Seeker more accessible, more affordable, and ensure its hardware and software are even more deeply integrated for Web3,” said Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana and CEO of Solana Labs.

The Seeker aims to be the definitive Web3 mobile device, building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, the Solana Saga.

Here are some key features of the Solana Seeker:

The Seed Vault Wallet, a mobile-first crypto wallet, is integrated with the device’s self-custodial Seed Vault for seamless Web3 experiences. Developed exclusively for the Seeker in collaboration with Solflare, it offers double-tap transactions and simplified account management.

The Solana dApp Store 2.0 introduces an updated rewards tracker and improved app discoverability across categories like payments, decentralized finance (DeFi), decentralized picture networks (DePIN), nonfungible tokens (NFTs), artificial intelligence (AI), and gaming.

The Seeker Genesis Token, a unique, soulbound NFT, unlocks opportunities for rewards, exclusive access, offers, and content within the Solana ecosystem.

Hardware improvements over the previous model include a lighter design, brighter display, enhanced camera capabilities, and extended battery life.

Early founder pricing is set at $450 for presale and is available until Sept. 21.

The Seeker follows the Solana Saga, which experienced early difficulties but eventually found success.

Initially, the Saga encountered challenges, including slow sales — with only around 2,500 units sold in the first few months — and issues such as device weight, connectivity problems, software bugs, and limited repair options.

However, the Saga became a catalyst for meme coin trading on Solana after an airdrop of BONK tokens to phone owners. This unexpected development led to a surge in demand, with sales eventually crossing 150,000 units and the device selling out in the United States by December 2023.

The success of the Saga has spurred further web3 mobile development within the Solana community. Several ecosystem teams are building decentralized applications (dApps), rewards and features exclusively for the Seeker ahead of its rollout. The device's launch is expected to drive further adoption of Solana's mobile technologies.

Amid broader positive market movements, Solana has outperformed other top projects, hitting $140, up 8% in the past 24 hours.

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