Daniel Walker
Solana Mobile has officially begun the worldwide rollout of its highly anticipated second-generation crypto smartphone, the Seeker. According to a company update on August 4, tens of thousands of units are now being shipped to customers in over 50 countries, signaling a major step forward in Solana’s mobile-first Web3 strategy.
Following the release of the $1,000 Saga phone in 2023, which later saw a price cut after slow adoption, Seeker arrives at a more accessible $450 price point. The Android-based device is loaded with Web3-native tools, including:
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Seed Vault: A secure hardware solution for private key storage.
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Solana dApp Store: Featuring 100+ decentralized applications across DeFi, payments, gaming, and social.
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Genesis Token: Each device mints a soulbound NFT offering early access to apps and future SKR token rewards.
These features aren’t just technical novelties — they’re part of Solana’s broader goal to put crypto and dApps directly into users’ hands, no wallet extension or third-party app required.
Lessons From the Saga — and a Stronger Strategy
The Seeker builds on the learnings of its predecessor, the Saga, which initially struggled with adoption until a BONK memecoin airdrop helped drive demand — in some cases, making the phone more valuable for its airdropped tokens than its actual retail price.
Now, Solana seems to be betting on better value, stronger utility, and a growing app ecosystem to make Seeker a sustainable success.
“Seeker isn’t just a crypto phone — it’s a step toward mainstreaming decentralized mobile infrastructure,” one Solana Mobile spokesperson noted.
What’s Next? AI and DePIN on the Horizon
Solana has hinted that future versions of Seeker or software updates may include AI-powered features and DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure) integrations, signaling the company’s ambition to go beyond simple crypto tools and create a full-blown Web3-enabled mobile OS experience.
Adding to the momentum, X’s head of product Nikita Bier has joined as an advisor, lending both product vision and social media strategy firepower to the initiative.
Solana’s Mobile Gamble — And Why It Might Work
While earlier crypto phones like the HTC Exodus 1, Sirin Labs’ Finney, and Pundi X’s BOB struggled to gain market traction, Solana’s approach appears more refined. By blending crypto incentives, a usable dApp ecosystem, and tight hardware-software integration, Seeker may represent the first real contender in the Web3 smartphone race
