Solana Prepares Major Mobile Token Launch for 2026
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Altcoins Solana’s push into mobile is about to enter a new phase. After months of speculation, Solana Mobile confirmed that January 2026 is the target window for releasing SKR, the token designed to tie together the project’s growing hardware and software ecosystem. Key Takeaways SKR will launch in January 2026 as the central token for Solana’s mobile ecosystem. 30% of the 10 billion-token supply is dedicated to airdrops and unlocks for active users. The Solana Seeker smartphone has surpassed 150,000 pre-orders with global shipments underway. Rather than positioning SKR as another general-purpose asset, Solana Mobile is framing it as the engine behind its entire mobile environment.The token will take on several roles: coordinating incentives, handling ownership layers for apps, and forming the backbone of economic activity inside the mobile ecosystem. Developers have emphasized that SKR isn’t meant to sit on the sidelines – it’s meant to be used by everyday Seeker owners and dApp builders. To make that possible, the company plans a direct distribution model. Instead of complicated launches or external fundraising rounds, SKR will flow straight to the community. A significant portion of the initial supply – 30% of 10 billion total tokens – is earmarked for airdrops and unlocks aimed at groups already active in the Solana Mobile universe. It only takes 10 years to build an ecosystem. https://t.co/3DPwWk1m6h — toly 🇺🇸 (@aeyakovenko) December 3, 2025 A Long Road to a Mobile Ecosystem The announcement also prompted a lighthearted comment from Solana Labs co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, who reposted the news and joked that “it only takes 10 years to build an ecosystem.”His remark highlights how unusual Solana’s mobile journey has been. What started as an experiment with web3-native hardware has now grown into a global product line with a committed user base. The growing community around the…
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