Solana Mobile Releases Its New Android Smartphone, the Seeker, Priced at $500

This smartphone will be priced at $500 and is designed to expand blockchain capabilities on mobile devices, continuing the approach first introduced with the Saga phone

Solana Mobile has announced the release of its new smartphone, Seeker, which is set to arrive on April 4, 2025, for a price of $500.

This device expands on the blockchain capabilities first introduced with the Saga phone in 2023, and it will be available for pre-order starting today, August 1. The project also includes a new token called SKR, designed to drive activity within the ecosystem.

The project has already seen impressive interest, with 140,000 pre-orders for the new smartphone. This new model, however, focuses on improving the experience for developers and users through direct incentives tied to the use of the SKR token. The asset will serve as the core currency for transactions and rewards, promoting the adoption of decentralized applications and native functions within the device.

“We are focused on building a community of developers who find it profitable and enjoyable to develop on Solana Mobile’s platform,” said Jacinda Russell, CEO of Solana Mobile. “We are creating a vibrant ecosystem where activity is rewarded with SKR, encouraging the growth of diverse services and tools that utilize Solana’s blockchain infrastructure, all powered by the SKR token.”

With this strategy, the company hopes to stand out in a still underdeveloped market and secure an early lead.

Solana is also experiencing a positive run in the market. Its SOL token is currently trading at $173, with a market cap approaching $90 billion and a 4% daily increase. Despite a slight drop in daily transaction volume, it has seen a 23.8% rise over the past 30 days.

The arrival of the Seeker and the launch of SKR marks Solana’s move to bring its technology into people’s everyday lives. By combining hardware and cryptocurrency, the company aims to build a decentralized mobile economy with clear incentives for both developers and users.