Solana makes a new mark in the cryptocurrency hardware market with the launch event of the Seeker phone and the $SKR token, as the token’s value skyrocketed over 200% in just the first few days.
The strong price surge of $SKR occurred immediately after the token issuance event (TGE) along with the airdrop program tied to the second-generation Solana Mobile phone. This is a $500 Android device, designed optimally for live blockchain activities. Although initial volatility was expected, the speed and scale of the price increase quickly drew the attention of the entire crypto market.
A phone dedicated to the crypto community
Solana Seeker is not just a premium mobile device but is also positioned as a Web3-native smartphone, targeting cryptocurrency users with unique features. The device deeply integrates wallet security utilities, biometric identification, and direct staking within the operating system.
The phone features a Seed Vault that securely stores private keys, authenticates transactions via biometrics, and provides direct access to the Solana dApp Store.
Users can easily interact with decentralized applications (dApp), stake tokens, and track rewards without going through third-party wallets.
According to Solana Mobile, over 150,000 units were pre-ordered during the initial sale. Currently, subsequent batches are being delivered to customers, marking a milestone for the ecosystem as it enters its second reward season.
Launch of the SKR token – the driving force of the Seeker ecosystem
The SKR token plays a central role in the Seeker ecosystem, issued on the Solana platform with a fixed total supply of 10 billion tokens. About 30% of the supply has been allocated to users and developers through an airdrop program, based on device ownership and on-chain activity levels.
The token distribution process is conducted directly through the Seeker wallet, allowing immediate staking. Developers receive a large allocation, while active users can also hold a significant amount of tokens.
Unlike many recent project launches, $SKR listed with a very low dilution valuation, helping to limit selling pressure in the early stages.
Seeker SKR Price Chart Since Launch | Source: CoinGecko## Why is SKR experiencing a strong price increase?
Several factors have contributed to the rally of $SKR in the first two days of trading. Early staking removed a large amount of tokens from circulating supply. The staking design of Solana Mobile encourages users to lock tokens immediately, making supply even scarcer during price discovery.
Additionally, attractive staking yields of up to 24% APY have attracted strong participation. These rewards come from token inflation, prioritizing early adopters and reducing selling pressure.
Seeker promises an annual (APY) of nearly 24% when staking SKR | Source: Solana Mobile The quick listing of tokens on major exchanges with high trading volume has also accelerated price discovery. Data shows daily trading volume once peaked at over $140 million, a remarkable figure compared to the circulating market cap of the token.
Major exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken have quickly listed $SKR, even though the market cap is only around $200 million.
These factors have created a temporary supply shortage during the launch phase.
However, most initial demand mainly stemmed from the incentives of the airdrop, staking benefits, and limited liquidity, not yet reflecting sustainable revenue or actual usage.
As unclaimed tokens continue to enter circulation and inflation rates gradually decrease, price correction pressures may re-emerge.
The Seeker launch event marks Solana’s boldest effort to directly connect physical hardware with tokenized incentives.
Whether this model can expand beyond early adopters remains a big question for the future.
Mr. Giáo
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