Interest in the upcoming iteration of Solana’s popular crypto phone series, dubbed “Solana Mobile Chapter 2,” is soaring, with preorders hitting 60,000 in less than three weeks, according to a Solana spokesperson.
Solana’s co-founder and CEO of Solana Labs, Anatoly Yakovenko, expressed enthusiasm over the overwhelming response, stating, “The response to Solana Mobile has been incredible.” He noted the formation of a dedicated user community since the announcement of Chapter 2.
The new version, set to succeed Solana Mobile Saga, offers a more affordable entry point for users seeking a physical phone with built-in crypto-supporting software. Priced at $450, individuals can purchase the Solana Chapter 2 wallet, with shipments slated to commence in 2025.
Initially introduced in June 2022, Solana Mobile Saga was initially priced at $1,000 before its cost was reduced to $599. The device sold out in the U.S. on December 15, 2023.
As part of the Chapter 2 launch, Solana Mobile has introduced a leaderboard to track referrals ahead of the release. The top 1,500 referrers will receive a non-transferrable Element NFT and have the chance to earn rewards from various Solana ecosystem teams, including Mad Lads, Jupiter, Tensor, and Backpack.
The first snapshot of the leaderboard is scheduled for February 6 at 2 p.m. ET, with every preorder wallet receiving a preorder token after each snapshot.
