Solana Announces SKR Token for Seeker Phone Ecosystem

Solana is poised to release its native token, SKR, in conjunction with the rollout of its Seeker mobile phone model in early 2026. The token is intended to serve as the governance mechanism for Solana's mobile ecosystem. According to a recent X post by Solana Mobile, the SKR token will have a total supply of 10 billion tokens, with allocations designated for airdrops (30%), growth and partnerships (25%), liquidity (10%), a community treasury (10%), Solana Mobile (15%), and Solana Labs (10%). Solana Mobile previously announced plans to launch SKR in May, emphasizing that it would grant owners of the Seeker smartphone, which comes pre-loaded with crypto applications and features, "actual ownership in the platform." The company anticipates a "linear inflation to incentivize early participants" who stake the token and plans to disclose further details at the upcoming Solana Breakpoint Conference in December.

Ecosystem Growth Driven by SKR

Solana Mobile is leveraging the Seeker's decentralized application (DApp) store, featuring over 100 Solana-based DApps, to expand its presence beyond the initial "rewards magnet" approach of the Saga phone. Despite initial hurdles, Solana Mobile intends to utilize the SKR token to bolster the DApp store and overall phone ecosystem. In addition to the SKR announcement, Solana Mobile introduced the concept of "guardians," who will play a crucial role in validating trust within the phone ecosystem. "At launch, SKR serves as a growth and coordination mechanism: stake to Guardians, support builders, secure devices, curate the dApp Store," Solana Mobile stated. "As the ecosystem scales, SKR ensures its value flows back to the community that powers it."

Staking Rewards and Guardians

SKR holders will have the opportunity to earn rewards by staking their tokens with guardians. Solana Mobile will be the initial guardian, with additional participants like Helius Labs, Double Zero, and Triton One expected to join in 2026. "Guardians verify device authenticity, review DApp submissions, and enforce community standards," the company elaborated. The announcement coincided with a moderate increase in the price of Solana (SOL). Prior to the news, SOL was trading around $140; it has since risen to $145.68, reflecting a 5.4% gain over the past 24 hours.

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