Over a year after debuting its first so-called “Web3 phone,” Solana unveiled new details about its second attempt at a DeFi-friendly smartphone: the Solana Seeker. 

Initial reviews of Saga were mixed in 2023, with users complaining about the variety of dapps available and many ultimately deciding the crypto features were not enough to convince them to ditch their standard smartphone. 

The Seeker, previously referred to as “Chapter 2,” will come with updated versions of the Seed Vault Wallet and Solana dapp Store. The phone will launch in 2025. 

Demand for the Saga device surged earlier this year when owners were airdropped an exclusive “Saga Monkes” NFT, which quickly became more valuable than the phone itself. In early January, the NFTs were listed for around $1,250, more than double the price of the smartphone at the time. At time of publication, the floor price for Saga Monkes was 1.68 SOL, or around $240. 

The Seeker experienced a similar phenomenon. Those who preordered the device were airdropped two memecoins that briefly surged in price and covered the value of the not-yet-launched phone. 

Written by Casey Wagner for blockworks.co