Unchained Can the New Solana Phone Go Mainstream? And What the Roman Storm Verdict Means - Ep. 883
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Aug 8, 2025 
Emmett Hollyer, General Manager of Solana Mobile, discusses the launch of the Seeker phone, boasting enhanced security features like Seed Vault and its potential to transform crypto identity. He believes this could boost crypto adoption significantly. Sam Enzer, a former federal prosecutor, analyzes the Roman Storm trial, highlighting its mixed verdict as a potential win for the crypto community and the implications for developers of privacy tools. The conversation touches on legal complexities in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency.
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Three-Phone Setup
- Emmett Hollyer keeps three devices on his desk: a production Seeker, a pre-release Seeker, and an iPhone.
- He is actively migrating his digital life back into Seeker.
Seeker Is Built For Mobile Self-Custody
- Emmett Hollyer says Seeker is the most secure place for crypto, period.
- Seed Vault isolates private keys from the operating system and apps for mobile self-custody.
An App Store Without Developer Fees
- Solana Mobile built an alternative app store that does not take fees from developers.
- The store aims to connect crypto builders and users while avoiding restrictive mainstream app policies.
