SKR Token Live: Backpack Launches Zero-Fee Swaps for Solana Mobile Users

Published on 2026-01-20

GM Lads,

Backpack will introduce zero-fee swap trading for all Solana SPL tokens on Backpack Wallet extension, mobile app, and Solana Mobile (Seeker) at 2026-01-20.

Validity Period: 2026-01-21 until further notice

Supported Platforms:

• Backpack Browser Extension (Chrome, Brave, Edge)
• Backpack Mobile App (iOS, Android)
• Solana Mobile Seeker (via Seed Vault integration)

All users will enjoy zero platform fees for Solana token swaps, including SKR/SOL, SKR/USDC, SOL/USDC, and all other SPL token pairs. Refer to this page for more information on supported tokens.

What is Solana Mobile (Seeker)?

Solana Mobile's Seeker is the second-generation Web3 smartphone with hardware-level blockchain integration. Over 150,000 devices have shipped globally. Key features include:

• Seed Vault: Hardware-secured wallet with biometric authentication
• Solana dApp Store: Access to 260+ decentralized applications
• Genesis Token: Device-linked NFT for ecosystem rewards
• Native Integration: Sign transactions with a fingerprint

What is SKR Token?

SKR is the native governance token of the Solana Mobile ecosystem. Launched January 21, 2026.

Token Details:

• Total Supply: 10 billion SKR
• Initial Airdrop: 2 billion SKR (20% of supply)
• Recipients: 100,908 Seeker users and 188 developers
• Use Cases: Governance, staking with Guardians (10% APY), ecosystem access

How to Swap on Solana Mobile (Seeker)

Install Backpack:

1. Open Solana dApp Store on your Seeker
2. Search "Backpack Wallet"
3. Tap Install

Connect Seed Vault:

1. Open Backpack
2. Select "Import Wallet"
3. Choose "Solana Mobile (Seed Vault)"
4. Authenticate with fingerprint

Execute Zero-Fee Swap:

1. Tap "Swap" icon
2. Select FROM token (e.g., SKR)
3. Select TO token (e.g., SOL or USDC)
4. Enter amount
5. Review: Platform fee = $0.00
6. Confirm with fingerprint

Transaction completes in 1-2 seconds.

Getting Started

For new users

1. Download Backpack Wallet
   
2. Create a new wallet or import an existing one
   
3. Fund your wallet with Solana-based assets
   
4. Open the Swap or Bridge interface to get started
   

For existing users

1. Update to the latest version of Backpack Wallet
   
2. Navigate to Swap or Bridge
   
3. Execute swaps and bridges with zero wallet fees
   

Platform availability

• Backpack browser extension
  
• Backpack mobile app‍

Notes:

• All users will enjoy zero platform fees for Solana token swaps. Users only pay standard Solana network fees (approximately $0.00025 per transaction).
  
• Zero-fee swaps apply to all transaction sizes with no minimum or maximum limits.
  
• Advanced features, including limit orders, slippage controls, and cross-chain bridging via Wormhole remain available during the promotion period.
  
• Standard Solana network fees (gas) still apply and are paid directly to validators. Backpack does not charge any markup on network fees.
  
• Backpack reserves the right to monitor swap activity to prevent wash trading, market manipulation, or platform abuse.
  
• Cross-chain swaps via Wormhole bridge may incur standard bridge fees charged by third-party protocols.
  
• Backpack reserves the right to cancel or modify this promotion at its sole discretion.
  
• Where any discrepancy arises between translated versions and the original English version, the English version shall prevail.
  

Thanks for your support!

Backpack Team

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