Key Takeaways
- MoonPay has launched a trading app specifically for Solana Mobile’s Seeker device.
- The MoonPay Commerce app will be available exclusively on Seeker mobile, developed by Solana Mobile.
MoonPay has unveiled its MoonPay Commerce app, built exclusively for the Solana Seeker device, offering users a seamless way to browse online stores and make crypto payments.
The app is integrated with MoonPay Commerce and Solana Pay, allowing users to shop with crypto at checkout through Shopify.
At launch, the app will feature a curated list of brands and creators that accept crypto payments, including household names like Fortune Magazine, Pudgy Penguins, and Doodles. Participating merchants are also offering holiday discounts for Seeker users.
Solana Mobile started shipping its second-generation Seeker smartphones in August, with blockchain capabilities and an improved hardware solution.
MoonPay has acquired Helio, a prominent payment service from Solana, for $175 million, aiming to improve crypto payment solutions for merchants and makers.
Earlier this year, Solana Mobile introduced its second crypto phone, the Seeker, which features advanced hardware over its Saga predecessor and aims to further integrate crypto functionalities into mobile technology.
Solana Mobile is about to initiate a major launch season for its Seeker phone, with extensive pre-orders driven by token airdrop expectations, highlighting mobile’s role in the crypto industry.
Last month, Fin secured $17 million in Series A funding to develop a stable, coin-powered payments platform that leverages Solana’s infrastructure to optimize transaction efficiency.