Key Takeaways:
- Solana Labs plans to release its second crypto phone, Seeker, in 2025, with major hardware improvements and integrated crypto features.
- The Seeker will offer an expanded dapp store, enabling developers to avoid traditional app store fees and improve token reward tracking.
- Over 100,000 pre-orders have been secured, indicating strong interest, and Seeker will provide new opportunities for decentralized projects like Helium.
Solana Labs’ phone division is set to release its second crypto phone, Seeker, in 2025, following the success of its first device, Saga.
Announced at the Token 2049 conference, Seeker will offer significant hardware upgrades, including better battery life, camera, and a lighter design.
1/ We’ve been deep in build mode for months, and we’re excited to show you what we've been working on.
— Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) September 19, 2024
Introducing the next chapter of Solana Mobile: the Solana Seeker 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/2UW3Wqhymw
It will feature an integrated crypto wallet and Solana’s Seed Vault key storage, enhancing crypto transactions for users.
Solana aims to revive interest in crypto phones, following Saga’s eventual success driven by token airdrops.
🚨NEWS: @solanamobile's new “Solana Seeker” phone will have a 108+32 Megapixel camera with 8GB of RAM and 128GB storage. pic.twitter.com/VOAQ9wBUBM
— SolanaFloor (@SolanaFloor) September 19, 2024
Seeker will expand its dapp store, providing developers a platform to launch crypto apps without the high fees seen on traditional app stores.
Over 100,000 pre-orders have already been secured.
Solana expects strong developer and user engagement, with improved app discoverability and better token reward tracking.
#Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko unveils the Solana Seeker phone at TOKEN2049 pic.twitter.com/k4ATdY6MmV
— Ajay Kashyap (@EverythingAjay) September 19, 2024
Additionally, Seeker will grant greater access to internal data like GPS, offering new opportunities for decentralized projects but raising potential privacy concerns.
Solana sees this as a way for users to earn and engage with decentralized networks such as Helium.
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