Gm! This week, Emmett Hollyer joins the show to unpack the launch of the Solana Seeker phone. We cover the key lessons learned from the Saga release, how to challenge the mobile duopoly, the long-term vision for Solana Mobile over the next 5–10 years & more. Enjoy!
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(00:00) Introduction
(02:23) The Solana Seeker Is Here
(08:10) Lessons Learned From The Solana Saga
(13:13) Katana Ad
(14:10) What is TeePIN?
(24:12) Network Guardians
(27:57) Katana Ad
(28:55) Launching The SKR Token
(34:21) A New Era For Crypto In The U.S
(38:42) Apps On The Solana Seeker
(46:07) Does Seeker Need A Breakout App?
(50:05) What’s The Biggest Opportunity For The Solana Seeker?
(53:01) Zora & SocialFi
(56:14) The Solana Mobile Vision
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