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What Is Solana?
A user-focused explanation of Solana, SOL fees, fast transactions, Solana wallets, token accounts, and common transaction issues.
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What this means
Solana is a high-throughput blockchain that uses SOL for fees and has a different account and wallet model from EVM networks.
Core ideas
What to understand first
- SOL is the native token used for transaction fees.
- Solana does not use the same EVM wallet model as Ethereum or BSC.
- Solana wallets often manage token accounts behind the scenes.
- Transactions are fast, but failures can happen during congestion or app timeouts.
User checklist
What to check before moving assets
- Use a Solana-compatible wallet.
- Keep a small amount of SOL for fees and account creation.
- Check transactions on a Solana explorer.
- Confirm that a dApp is official before connecting.
Risk note
Common mistakes to avoid
- Solana wallet prompts may look different from EVM wallet prompts.
- Fake airdrop and NFT claim pages are common.
- A failed transaction may need a fresh retry rather than a speed-up flow.