Key Insights:
- In a recent Solana news update, Solana Mobile confirmed that its much-anticipated SKR token will go live on Jan. 21.
- Once the token is live, users will be able to delegate their SKR to entities known as Guardians.
- Solana Mobile’s general manager said the SKR governance token gives the community a real say in the platform.
Solana Mobile has confirmed that its much-anticipated SKR token will go live on January 21 in a recent Solana news update.
The announcement comes a month after Solana Mobile first shared the token’s details and said it would launch in early 2026.
Solana Mobile said the SKR token would have a total supply of 10 billion. Thirty percent will go to airdrops, and 25 percent will fund growth and partnerships.
The company first announced plans for the token in May 2025 when they said the move was meant to give users of its Seeker smartphone a real stake in the platform.
It added that the device, which ships with built-in crypto apps and features, was designed to make that ownership practical and meaningful.
Solana Mobile To Launch Seeker Phone’s SKR Token in Latest Solana News
The token will drop at 2 a.m. UTC on Wednesday, according to a Solana news update by the mobile’s X account. Once the token is live, users will be able to delegate their SKR to entities known as Guardians. The company explained that these Guardians will help secure the Solana network, verify devices, and curate the decentralized app store.
Users who delegate their SKR tokens will earn rewards. They will also get access to special features in the Seeker app.
Emmett Hollyer, Solana Mobile’s general manager, said the SKR token gives the community a real say in the platform.
The Seeker marks Solana Mobile’s second attempt at a blockchain-enabled smartphone. The company has said the device is built to put decentralized apps, digital payments, and token ownership directly in users’ hands.
Meanwhile, Solana Mobile confirmed that it ended software and security support for its first handset, the Saga, in October. This decision followed the Seeker’s launch in August, as the company shifted its focus to the newer model.
So far, the Seeker appears to be gaining stronger traction. Solana says the Seeker phone has handled 9 million transactions and $2.6 billion in trading.
The company said the dominance of Apple and Google in the mobile app market has limited options for users and restricted how developers can build and distribute their products.
Day-One Rollout to Unlock 57% of SKR Token Supply
Solana Mobile’s website revealed that 30% of airdrops will be available from the moment of launch. Two-thirds of this portion will go directly to Solana Seeker users and app developers.
In addition, 2.7 billion SKR tokens, equal to 27% of the total 10 billion supply, will be released during the token generation event.
Within this allocation, 1 billion tokens are designated for the community treasury, another 1 billion for liquidity, and 700 million for growth and partnerships.
Meanwhile, the remaining SKR supply is split between the team and the parent company. Solana Mobile will receive 15%, while Solana Labs is set to take 10%.
At launch, Solana Mobile will also introduce Guardians. These include infrastructure platforms such as Anza, DoubleZero, Helius, and Jito, which will help guide the expansion of the Solana Seeker ecosystem and ensure the network operates smoothly.
Source: https://www.thecoinrepublic.com/2026/01/08/solana-news-solana-mobile-unveils-jan-21-launch-for-seeker-phones-skr-token/
