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Seeker Phone Moved $2 Billion in Just 4 Months - Solana Mobile GM

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Dec 11, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Emmett Hollyer, the General Manager at Solana Mobile, shares insights on the groundbreaking success of the Seeker device. He reveals that over $2 billion in assets flowed through the device's dApps in just four months. Emmett explains the importance of mobile solutions in self-custody and the unique no-fee policies of the Solana Dapp Store. He also highlights the device's security features, including the Seed Vault, and discusses its growing appeal among mainstream users globally.
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INSIGHT

Mobile Is Crypto's Missing Link

  • Mobile is the missing piece for crypto to reach mainstream use beyond simple buying on exchanges.
  • Native mobile solutions and secure self-custody unlock access to DeFi, gaming, and other on-chain use cases.
ADVICE

Build A Fee-Free, Open Dapp Store

  • Offer builders a non-extractive app store without 15–30% fees to encourage native crypto apps.
  • Remove restrictive policies so teams can ship Solana-first mobile experiences confidently.
INSIGHT

High Engagement Drives Real Transactions

  • Seeker users actively engage and transact far more than typical phone users.
  • Over $2 billion in assets flowed through Seeker in its first four months, signaling strong product-market fit.
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