Validated

Author: Austin Federa

When it comes to blockchain, the thing people talk about most the price is actually the least interesting part. Crypto conversations are too often about whos up and whos down, what to buy and what to sell, and todays drama on Twitter. Most conversations about crypto miss how its going to change ... everything. On VALIDATED, well be talking to the people who are rethinking the internet and our world. No hype cycles. No financial advice. Just conversations on the biggest ideas shaping the future of the internet. Web3 is complicated, but never boring.
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Solana Mobile's Vision Beyond Seeker with Emmett Hollyer (Solana Mobile)
Tuesday, 5 May, 2026

In this episode, Austin chats with Emmett Hollyer about the evolution and future of Solana Mobile. They reflect on how the successes and missteps of the Saga phone informed the more refined Seeker, with a focus on improvements in design, pricing, and usability. Emmett discusses scaling production to meet over 100,000 preorders, strategies for attracting developers, and the rationale behind launching a token to align incentives across the ecosystem. The conversation also explores plans to expand beyond in-house devices through partnerships with Android manufacturers, positioning Solana Mobile as a broader crypto platform rather than just a hardware company. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.