Solana Mobile Announces Second Crypto Phone, Seeker

Solana Mobile, a subsidiary of Solana Labs, revealed at the Token 2049 conference that they are set to release their second crypto phone, named Seeker, in 2025. This new handheld device will boast significant hardware upgrades compared to its predecessor, the Saga. Emmet Hollyer, the head of Solana Labs’ phone project, highlighted that Seeker will feature improvements such as a better battery, a stronger camera, and a lighter design. Additionally, Seeker will come equipped with a specialized crypto wallet integrated with the device’s Seed Vault key storage, allowing users to conduct crypto transactions more efficiently than on the Saga.

Seeker’s development marks Solana’s continued investment in merging crypto technology with mobile devices. Following the success of the Saga, which was rescued from poor sales by the allure of token airdrops, Solana Mobile received substantial pre-orders in early 2024, paving the way for the creation of Seeker. The new phone will maintain the Android platform and a dedicated app store for crypto developers within the Solana ecosystem, enhancing the user experience and expanding the reach of decentralized applications.