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The Solana Seeker Phone Is Here | Emmett Hollyer

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Aug 8, 2025
Emmett Hollyer, General Manager of Solana Mobile, discusses the exciting launch of the Solana Seeker phone after 18 months of development. He shares key lessons from past projects and the innovative T-Pin architecture that enhances mobile security. Emmett highlights the new Dapp Store designed for crypto users and the community-driven approach to app submissions. Looking ahead, he envisions a decentralized mobile ecosystem that thrives, even amid regulatory challenges, setting the stage for groundbreaking mobile trading solutions.
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ANECDOTE

Shipping A Long-Awaited Phone

  • Emmett Hollyer describes the long wait and milestone of finally shipping the Seeker phone to customers.
  • He highlights the team effort and relief of putting a physical product in users' hands.
INSIGHT

Seed Vault Made Easier

  • Emmett explains Seeker improves on Saga by keeping Seed Vault-level security while making transaction signing and connections much easier.
  • He also introduces SeedVault Wallet as the first wallet built specifically for that secure flow.
INSIGHT

Feedback Turned Into Confidence

  • Emmett says Saga taught them what worked and what didn't by landing 20,000 devices in users' hands.
  • That feedback reduced uncertainty and informed design, scale, and product priorities for Seeker.
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