Social Media Personality 'chase 📱' Declares Intent to Block Non-Solana Seeker Owners

A prominent social media personality known as "chase 📱" has announced a controversial new policy for their followers, stating an intention to block anyone who has not acquired a Solana Mobile SEEKER smartphone. The announcement, made via a tweet, attributed this decision to a recent "week in the jungle taking ayahuasca with my e-shaman," suggesting a profound personal transformation led to the extreme stance.

The tweet, posted by "chase 📱," explicitly stated, "> I promised I wouldn’t change when I hit 100k but after a week in the jungle taking ayahuasca with my e-shaman I’ve decided I will be blocking everyone who hasn’t received a @solanamobile SEEKER." This declaration has sparked discussion within the cryptocurrency and social media communities, highlighting an escalating trend of exclusivity tied to digital asset ownership.

The Solana Mobile SEEKER is the second-generation crypto-native smartphone developed by Solana Mobile, designed to offer enhanced security and seamless integration for blockchain transactions and decentralized applications (dApps). Priced at approximately $500, the device builds upon the lessons learned from its predecessor, the Solana Saga, aiming for improved usability and a more compact design. It features an integrated "Seed Vault" hardware wallet for secure storage of crypto keys and a unique Seeker ID and Genesis Token for each owner.

Solana Mobile has reported significant interest in the SEEKER, with over 150,000 pre-orders fulfilled globally. The phone is tailored for active Solana users, providing a streamlined experience for on-chain transactions with features like single-click, fingerprint-verified approvals. The device runs on Android 15 and includes access to both the standard Google Play Store and a dedicated Solana dApp Store, which has expanded to over 100 applications.

The announcement by "chase 📱" underscores a growing sentiment within certain crypto circles that ownership of specific hardware or digital assets signifies a deeper commitment to the ecosystem. While the statement appears to be a hyperbolic expression of this exclusivity, it draws attention to the burgeoning market for blockchain-integrated devices like the Solana Seeker and the communities forming around them. Solana Mobile aims to onboard more users to its platform, with initiatives like "Seeker Season" planned to offer exclusive features and benefits to device owners.