TLDR
- Solana Mobile will launch its SKR token in January 2026, powering the Seeker smartphone ecosystem.
- The SKR token will support staking to Guardians, securing devices, and curating the dApp Store.
- The token will have a total supply of 10 billion, with a linear inflation rate that decreases over time.
- Solana Mobile plans to allocate 30% of SKR tokens via airdrops to Seeker owners, builders, and dApp users.
- A 4% rise in the price of Solana (SOL) was seen after the announcement of the SKR token launch.
Solana Mobile has announced the upcoming launch of its SKR token, scheduled for January 2026. The SKR token will serve as the native asset for the Solana Seeker mobile ecosystem. This announcement has created excitement in the crypto community, causing a 4% surge in the price of Solana (SOL).
SKR Token to Power Seeker Mobile Ecosystem
The SKR token will play a crucial role in the Seeker smartphone ecosystem, powering various functions. Solana Mobile revealed that it will support staking to Guardians, which includes platforms like Anza, DoubleZero, and Triton. The token will also help secure devices, support builders, and curate the dApp Store.
“We’re thrilled to announce the SKR token launch in January 2026,” said a spokesperson for Solana Mobile. The launch will help expand the Solana ecosystem, with a strong focus on mobile applications and decentralized finance (DeFi). The tokenomics of SKR are designed to incentivize early participants, encouraging them to stake and secure the ecosystem.
Inflation and Token Allocation Details
Solana Mobile outlined the inflation rate and token allocation for SKR. The total supply of SKR will be 10 billion tokens, with a 10% inflation rate in the first year. The inflation rate will decrease by 25% annually, eventually stabilizing at 2% after six years.
The team plans to allocate 30% of the SKR tokens, or 3 billion, through airdrops to Seeker owners, dApp users, builders, and other Solana holders. Another 25% will be allocated for Growth and Partnerships, with 10% set aside for liquidity and launch. Additionally, 10% of the tokens will go to the Solana community treasury, while 15% will be distributed to Solana Mobile. The remaining 10% will go to Solana Labs.
Solana’s SOL Price and ETF Outflows
In response to the announcement, Solana’s price has risen by 4%, reaching $143.51. The price fluctuated between a 24-hour low of $139.37 and a high of $146.72. However, Solana spot ETFs have recorded their third net outflow of $32.19 million. This is the largest outflow recorded to date, with the majority coming from the 21Shares Solana ETF (TSOL).
Despite the outflow, other Solana ETFs, including Bitwise Solana Staking ETF (BSOL) and Grayscale Solana ETF (GSOL), have continued to see inflows. According to CoinGlass data, the sentiment in the derivatives market remains mixed, with Solana futures showing mixed activity. The total open interest for Solana futures has risen slightly to $7.47 billion, but the 4-hour SOL futures OI on CME dropped by 1.40%, while Binance saw a 1.42% increase.


