The Seeker has already shown strong early demand, with over 150,000 devices shipped or pre-ordered globally
Solana Mobile has officially confirmed that its native SKR token will launch on January 21, 2026. This digital asset is designed to serve as the backbone of the “Seeker” smartphone ecosystem, providing a new layer of decentralized governance and rewards. Users who own the Seeker phone—Solana’s second-generation blockchain device—are eligible to claim a significant portion of the token supply via an upcoming airdrop.
The first ever Seeker Season has concluded, with over 265 dApps, 9 million transactions, and $2.6 billion in volume.
Thank you to the 100,000+ Seekers who participated.
Now, the next step: SKR launches on January 21 (UTC). pic.twitter.com/KKdmPpKJs2
— Seeker | Solana Mobile (@solanamobile) January 7, 2026
The launch introduces a unique “Guardian” system, where token holders can delegate their SKR to independent operators like Helius, Jito, and Anza. These Guardians act similarly to network validators but focus on securing the mobile platform, verifying device authenticity, and curating the decentralized app store. By staking their tokens, users can earn ongoing rewards while helping to manage the ecosystem’s standards and rules.
The tokenomics for SKR are centered on community growth, with a fixed total supply of 10 billion tokens. Roughly 30% of the supply is reserved for airdrops, and the project has already taken a snapshot to identify eligible Seeker users and developers. At the initial launch, about 2.7 billion tokens will be unlocked to provide liquidity, fund the community treasury, and support new partnerships.
Solana Mobile’s general manager, Emmett Hollyer, noted that this move is a direct attempt to challenge the current mobile duopoly held by Apple and Google. By giving users and developers actual ownership in the platform, the company hopes to foster an environment with more freedom and fewer gatekeepers.
