Important points
- MoonPay has launched a commerce app exclusively for Solana Mobile’s Seeker devices.
- The MoonPay Commerce app will be available exclusively on Seeker mobile, developed by Solana Mobile.
MoonPay announces the MoonPay Commerce app built specifically for Solana Seeker devices, giving users a seamless way to browse online stores and make cryptocurrency payments.
The app integrates with MoonPay Commerce and Solana Pay, allowing users to shop with cryptocurrencies at checkout through Shopify.
When you launch the app, you’ll see a curated directory of brands and creators that accept cryptocurrency payments, including notable names like Fortune Magazine, Pudgy Penguins, and Doodles. Participating merchants are also offering holiday discounts to Seeker users.
Solana Mobile began shipping its second-generation Seeker smartphone with blockchain capabilities and security-enhanced hardware solutions in August.
MoonPay has acquired Helio, the prominent Solana payment service, for $175 million, with the aim of enhancing its crypto payment solutions for merchants and creators.
Earlier this year, Solana Mobile announced its second crypto phone, the Seeker. It features more advanced hardware than its Saga predecessor and aims to further integrate cryptographic functionality into mobile technology.
Solana Mobile is set to kick off a big launch season for Seeker phones, with anticipation of a token airdrop leading to massive pre-orders and highlighting the role of mobile in the cryptocurrency industry.
Last month, Fin secured $17 million in Series A funding to develop a stablecoin-powered payments platform that leverages Solana’s infrastructure to optimize transaction efficiency.
