On August 4, Seeker shipments began, the smartphone developed by Solana Mobile, a corporate branch associated with the Solana Red.
From the official account of X Solana Mobile They affirmed that “we are sending tens of thousands of devices to more than 50 countries around the world.”
The Pre-sales of the officially presented device in September 2024, They reached 150,000 units, According to SolanaFloor, a Specialized Analysis site.
Seeker comes as an evolution of its predecessor, Solana Saga, with improvements in design and functionality. As Cryptonoticia explained, this new model is lighter, it has a brighter screen, an improved camera and a longer duration battery.
It incorporates a native purse called Solflare, presented as the first Wallet specifically designed for the Solana protocol, along with a hardware vault known as Seed Vault, which according to them ensures the storage of the seed phrases. However, in practice, It is recommended not to store these phrases in electronic devices nor in the cloud for security reasons.
In addition, it includes a fingerprint sensor that not only unlocks the phone, but also Allows you to sign transactions with cryptocurrencies In a simple way.
The device incorporates a native and non -transferable token, designed to reward users and those who preorder it, promoting their use within the ecosystem.
Seeker It is compatible with decentralized applications (DAPPS) of the solana ecosystem such as the decentralized exchanges Raydium and Jupiter, the Solana Name Name Service Service (similar to Ethereum Name Service, Ens), as well as Games Games ON-CHAIN and purses like Phantom.
With 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, next to a 6.36-inch AMOLED screen, Seeker offers a mid-high-end performance, lower than the saga (12 GB of RAM and 512 GB), but optimized for users interested in web3.
This launch represents a step towards the integration of cryptocurrency networks into everyday mobile devices, expanding access to these innovations.
