Solana Mobile has announced plans to launch a native token, SKR, for its Seeker phone ecosystem in early 2026. The new token is designed to serve as the governance mechanism for the company’s mobile platform and will have a total supply of 10 billion.

The company first revealed its intention to create the SKR token in May, stating it would provide owners of the Seeker smartphone with “actual ownership in the platform.” The phone, which comes pre-loaded with crypto-focused features, aims to build an ecosystem centered around its dedicated decentralized application (DApp) store.

Token Distribution and Allocation

According to an announcement from Solana Mobile, the 10 billion SKR tokens will be allocated across several key areas. Thirty percent of the supply is designated for airdrops, while 25% is reserved for growth initiatives and partnerships. An additional 15% will go to Solana Mobile, with 10% allocated to its parent company, Solana Labs. The remaining supply is split between liquidity (10%) and a community treasury (10%).

Guardians to Secure the Ecosystem

A central feature of the new token system is the introduction of “Guardians,” who will be responsible for validating trust and maintaining standards across the mobile ecosystem. Their duties will include verifying device authenticity, reviewing DApp submissions, and enforcing community guidelines.

Solana Mobile will act as the first Guardian, with other organizations like Helius Labs, Double Zero, and Triton One expected to join later in 2026. Users will be able to stake their SKR tokens with these Guardians to earn rewards, a mechanism intended to ensure the ecosystem’s value flows back to its community participants.

Following the news, the price of Solana’s native SOL token saw a modest increase, rising 5.4% to trade at $145.68.