Solana Labs Plans to Ship Its Seeker Phone Starting Aug. 4

Solana Labs' mobile team shared Wednesday that it plans to ship its Seeker phone starting Aug. 4, in addition to sharing new information about some of its infrastructure framework

Solana Labs' mobile team shared Wednesday that it plans to ship its Seeker phone starting Aug. 4, in addition to sharing new information about some of its infrastructure framework as well as a new token for its mobile users.

The news comes as the new iteration of Solana's mobile has been in the works for months, with over 150,000 units so far, according to a press release. Seeker was introduced in September after the first model of the Solana mobile, Saga, was discontinued, in part due to low sales figures.

The Solana Mobile team also said that in addition to the phone coming soon, it is launching the SKR token that will be integral to the Solana Mobile ecosystem. "SKR will power economy, incentives, and ownership across the ecosystem, while aligning users, developers, and hardware manufacturers towards growing the web3 mobile ecosystem," the team wrote in the press release.

At the core of the network’s architecture is TEEPIN, the Trusted Execution Environment Platform Infrastructure Network, a decentralized framework consisting of three layers that will allow users, devices, and developers to interact in a safe and trustless environment.

"TEEPIN represents the next evolution in mobile — a framework where trust isn't granted by a central authority but verified through cryptography," said Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder and CEO of Solana Labs. "This decentralized and trustless approach is the foundation for a truly open and interoperable mobile ecosystem."

The Solana Mobile team also unveiled plans for the SKR token, which will serve as a key component in the Solana Mobile ecosystem. This token will be used to fuel the economy, provide incentives, and foster a sense of ownership among members of the community.

Moreover, the token will play a role in aligning the interests of users, developers, and hardware manufacturers as they work collectively to expand the boundaries of the web3 mobile ecosystem.

Solana Labs' mobile team has been busy. Earlier this month, the network shared that it is shutting down its Saga phone, which was launched in May 2022. The news came as the firm's Harvest festival is quickly approaching.

The Harvest festival will take place on Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET and will be livestreamed on Solana's YouTube channel. It will highlight some of the network's recent achievements, provide an outlook for the future, and introduce exciting new developments in the Solana ecosystem.

Among the noteworthy topics to be covered at the Harvest festival is the integration of Paylink into Solana Pay. This integration will empower users to seamlessly accept cryptocurrency payments through a simple Paylink QR code or a link, facilitating a smooth and efficient payment experience.

Furthermore, Harvest will showcase the latest updates on Solana’s mobile vision, which is rapidly unfolding with the upcoming launch of the Seeker phone on Aug. 4. This phone will be available for purchase in the United States, Canada, and Hong Kong.

Solana Labs is also planning to introduce a new mobile token called SKR, which will be used to power the stiпендияs, align incentives, and promote ownership within the Solana Mobile ecosystem. This token will be crucial in engaging users, developers, and hardware manufacturers in the collective growth of the web3 mobile ecosystem.

In addition to these announcements, Harvest will feature insights from Solana Labs executives, highlighting the network's progress in expanding its presence and capabilities.

As Solana continues to innovate and push the boundaries of blockchain technology, Harvest promises to be a significant event for the entire crypto community.