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<p>Solana Mobile has confirmed plans to distribute its new ecosystem token, SKR, through an airdrop scheduled for January 20. Distribution will target second-generation Seeker smartphone users and developers building apps for the device. Earlier Saga phone owners will not qualify, marking a shift toward the newer hardware.</p>
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   <li>Solana Mobile plans to distribute 2 billion SKR tokens to Seeker phone users and app developers, with claims opening January 20 at 9 p.m. ET.</li>
   <li>Saga phone owners will not receive SKR due to ended software and security support, confirming focus on Solana Mobile’s newer Seeker device.</li>
   <li>Seeker Season 1 recorded over 9 million transactions and $2.6 billion in volume, with Season 2 already underway.</li>
   <li>Token supply includes allocations for liquidity, community funds, partnerships, and future growth through phased releases.</li>
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<h2 id="h-seeker-users-to-receive-majority-of-the-airdrop-allocation">Seeker Users to Receive Majority of the Airdrop Allocation</h2>
<p>On Wednesday, Solana Mobile announced that 20% of the SKR supply, equal to 2 billion tokens, will be shared with <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/solana-mobile-unveils-seeker-its-new-web3-smartphone/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Seeker users</a> and ecosystem developers. An official post on X listed January 21 in UTC time, but a follow-up image clarified that claims will open at 9 p.m. ET on January 20. A company representative later confirmed that Saga devices are excluded from the distribution.</p>
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<p>SKR is intended to function as both a governance and ecosystem token for Solana Mobile. General Manager Emmett Hollyer said <a href="https://x.com/m_it/status/2008958780701135150?s=20" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">holders will be able to influence platform rules</a>, participation standards, and economic activity. Solana Mobile added that a snapshot of Seeker device activity was taken ahead of the token launch. Eligibility is therefore locked in.</p>
<p>Activity recorded during “Seeker Season 1” has been strong since global shipping began in August. More than 9 million transactions and $2.6 billion in transaction volume were logged during that period. Season 2 began this week, with additional details expected soon.</p>
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<p>Key facts about the SKR airdrop and token structure include:</p>
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 <li>2 billion SKR allocated to Seeker users and app developers.</li>
 <li>30% of total supply reserved for all airdrop programs.</li>
 <li>Snapshot of Seeker activity already completed.</li>
 <li>Saga phone users excluded due to ended software support.</li>
 <li>Claim process opening January 20 at 9 p.m. ET.</li>
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<h2 id="h-solana-mobile-seeker-hits-150k-pre-orders-as-saga-phones-lose-support">Solana Mobile Seeker Hits 150K Pre-Orders as Saga Phones Lose Support</h2>
<p>Beyond the airdrop, another 2.7 billion SKR tokens will be released during the token generation event. This allocation includes 1 billion tokens for liquidity, 1 billion for a community treasury, and 700 million for growth and partnerships. Another 1.8 billion tokens will be released gradually to support future expansion efforts.</p>
<p>Solana Mobile said its long-term focus remains on building a secure, simple gateway to <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/crypto-the-adoption-of-mobile-wallets-reaches-a-historic-high-in-2024/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">crypto markets on mobile devices</a>. Hollyer described SKR as a key step toward an open mobile ecosystem that supports developers, users, and devices over time.</p>
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 <p><em>Our plans haven’t changed: we are building the easiest, most secure way to participate in internet capital markets from the supercomputer in your pocket. SKR is a critical step on the path to an open ecosystem that will bring on more devices, more developers, and more users.</em></p> <cite>Emmett Hollyer</cite>
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<p>Over 150,000 Seeker phones were pre-ordered following interest generated by the first Solana Saga device. Seeker currently sells for $500. Support for the Saga ended in October, with software updates and security patches discontinued, a decision that also excludes the device from the SKR airdrop.</p>
<p>Separately, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson recently said Solana <a href="https://www.cointribune.com/en/hoskinson-sees-solana-outpacing-ethereum-in-the-short-term/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">holds a short-term advantage over Ethereum</a> due to faster upgrades. Cardano and Solana have also announced plans for an inter-chain bridge to improve liquidity and interoperability between the two networks.</p>

Solana Mobile Confirms SKR Airdrop for Seeker Users, Excludes Saga Devices

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