🎥 How to Create a Token-Burning Candy Machine on Solana

A video showing how to build a token-burning Candy Machine on Solana where an SPL token needs to be burned to mint an NFT.

A Complete Guide to Airdropping Test SOL on Solana

This guide will give you a complete overview of the five ways to airdrop test SOL to your wallet (Solana CLI, Solana-Web3.js, QuickNode Multi-chain Faucet, and QuickNode's Airdrop Widget).

An Introduction to the Solana Account Model

The Solana account model is a critical part of the Solana ecosystem. In this guide, we explore the different types of accounts as well as how we can create and interact with them.

Como crear un NFT en Solana

En esta guía, explicaremos paso a paso cómo crear un NFT en la red Solana.

Como crear un NFT en Solana usando Candy Machine

Para poder hacer Solana NFTs vamos a usar un programa llamado Candy Machine. En esta guía vamos a guiarte por el proceso de instalar todo esto.

Create a Solana Trading Bot Using Jupiter API

In this guide, we will walk through how to use Jupiter's v6 API and QuickNode's Metis add-on to create a simple Solana trading bot.

Five Ways to Check the Balance of a Solana SPL Token Account

This guide will give you a complete overview of the five ways to check the balance of a Solana SPL Token Account (Solana CLI, Solana-Web3.js, Solana Token Program, cURL, and Rust).

Five Ways to Find the Associated Token Address for a Solana Wallet and Mint

This guide will give you a complete overview of the five ways to check the address of a Solana SPL Token Account (Solana CLI, Solana-Web3.js, Solana Token Program, cURL, and Rust).

Four Ways to Check the Balance of a Solana Wallet Address

This guide will give you a complete overview of the four ways to check the balance of a Solana wallet (Solana CLI, Solana-Web3.js, and cURL).

How to add Custom RPC to Backpack

In this guide, we'll learn how to add a custom RPC for use with our Backpack wallet.

How to Add Solana Pay to Your Shopify Store

Add Solana Pay to Your Shopify Store

How to Airdrop Solana NFTs with Crossmint's Minting API

Create a simple script that will allow you to mint and deliver NFTs directly to a list of customers' wallets or email addresses.

How to Build a Payment Portal with Solana Pay in Your Web App

Learn how to build an interactive dApp that integrates a payment system with Solana Pay into any web application. At the end of this guide, you will have created a payment portal where users can scan a Solana Pay QR code, process the transaction with a Phantom wallet on their phone, and verify payment success.

How to Build a Solana Explorer Clone (2 of 3) - Transaction Detail Using Dynamic Routes

This guide will walk you through creating your own Solana Transaction Explorer using React and TypeScript.

How to Build a Solana Explorer Clone (3 of 3) - Get Staking Accounts

This guide will walk you through creating your own Solana Explorer for Stake Accounts using React and TypeScript.

How to Build a Solana Explorer Clone (Part 1 - Transaction History)

This guide will walk you through creating your own Solana Explorer using the Solana Scaffold, Solana Wallet Adapter, React, and TypeScript.

How to Build a Wallet Generator for Solana in React

Learn how to create a basic Solana wallet application using React in this step-by-step guide.

How to Build an NFT Gallery on Solana Using QuickNode's NFT-API

In this tutorial, we will build a small application that allows you to retrieve and display the information of all of the NFTs of a particular Solana wallet.

How to Burn SPL Tokens on Solana

In this guide, you will use TypeScript and the Solana SPL Token Program to burn SPL tokens held in your wallet.

How to Connect Users to Your dApp with the Solana Wallet Adapter and Scaffold

Get connected to your users faster. Learn how to use the Solana dApp Scaffold and Wallet Adapter to get a sample app in minutes.

How to Connect Your MetaMask Wallet in Solana dApps

Learn how to utilize MetaMask Snaps to connect your MetaMask wallet to Solana dApps.

How to Create a .sol Domain using Solana Naming Service

This guide will demonstrate how to create your own .sol domain name using the Bonfida Naming Service.

How to Create a Custom Vanity Wallet Address using Solana CLI

In this guide, we'll dive into generating a unique custom wallet address using Solana CLI and the Grind tool.

How to Create a DAO on Solana using Realms

In this guide, we will explore how to create a Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) on Solana using Realms.

How to Create a Fungible SPL Token on Solana with Metaplex

In this guide, we will learn how to create a fungible (SPL) token with metadata on Solana's Devnet using the new Metaplex Token Standard and Metaplex umi.

How to Create a Liquid Staking Token on Solana

Learn how to create a liquid staking pool on Solana.

How to Create a MultiSig Wallet on Solana using Squads

In this guide, we will explore how to use Squads to create a MultiSig Wallet on Solana.

How to Create a Solana NFT Collection using Candy Machine V3 and TypeScript

In this guide, we will explore Metaplex's new JS SDK which brings the power of Candy Machine to your JavaScript and TypeScript applications to allow for quick and easy NFT minting.

How to Create a Solana NFT with the SPL Metadata Token Extension

This guide will explore how to create and add token metadata using the Solana Metadata Token Extension.

How to Create a Solana Program using Solidity and Solang

Learn the basics of Solang, how to create your first Solana program (or smart contract) using Solidity and Solang, and how to implement tests to ensure your program works as intended.

How to Create a System Program PDA

In this guide, you will learn how to create a PDA owned by the System Program in your Anchor project.

How to Create an Address in Solana using JavaScript

This step-by-step guide will show you how to create a Solana address using the Solana-Web3.js library.

How To Create and Mint an SPL Token using Solidity and Solang

In this guide, you will learn how to create and mint an SPL token using Solidity and Solang with Anchor.

How to Create and Mint Fungible SPL Tokens Using Anchor

In this guide, you will learn how to create and mint SPL tokens using Anchor.

How to Create Programmable NFTs on Solana

This guide explains Programmable NFTs (pNFTs) and walks through how to mint them using TypeScript.

How to Create Websocket Subscriptions to Solana Blockchain using Typescript

Solana has several built-in handy event listeners, also known as subscriptions, that make listening for changes on the Solana Blockchain a breeze. This guide will teach you how to use several Solana event listener methods and QuickNode WebSockets to listen for changes on the chain.

How To Deploy a Solidity Smart Contract on Solana using Neon

Learn the basics of Neon, how to deploy a smart contract using Solidity and Hardhat, and how to perform tests to ensure it works as intended.

How to Deploy an NFT Collection on Solana Using Sugar (Candy Machine)

Create and launch an NFT collection rapidly by using Metaplex Sugar. In this guide, you'll create an NFT collection and a simple mint page to deploy your Solana NFTs.

How to Deploy an NFT Collection on Solana Using Sugar and Umi (Candy Machine)

Create and launch an NFT collection rapidly using Metaplex Sugar and Umi. In this guide, you will create an NFT collection and a simple mint page to deploy your Solana NFTs.

How to Deploy an NFT on Solana Using Candy Machine V2

Create and launch an NFT collection rapidly by using Metaplex Candy Machine. In this guide, you'll create an NFT collection and a simple mint page to deploy your Solana NFTs.

How to Deserialize Account Data on Solana

This guide will walk you through some basics of account structs and how to use struct schemas to deserialize Solana account data.

How to Easily Add a Solana Token Swap to Your Webpage with Jupiter Terminal

In this guide, we will walk through how to use Jupiter Terminal, an end-to-end swap component, to add a Solana token swap feature to any webpage.

How to Enable Token Privacy on Solana with Zero-Knowledge Proofs from Elusiv

This guide will teach you how to use Elusiv, a zero-knowledge (ZK) token privacy protocol on Solana. Elusiv enables developers to create tools that enable encrypted token accounts and transfers on Solana.

How to Fork and Deploy Solana Accounts & Programs from Mainnet to Localhost

This guide will walk you through forking accounts and programs from Mainnet to Localhost using Solana CLI.

How to Get All Tokens Held by a Wallet in Solana

This guide will walk you through creating a simple script that will query Solana's mainnet and return all of the Token Accounts owned by that wallet and their account balances.

How to Get Started using Metaplex's DAS API

In this guide, you will learn how to use the Digital Asset Standard (DAS) API to fetch NFT data from the Solana blockchain.

How to Get Transaction Logs on Solana

Ever need to pull all the transactions associated with a Wallet or want to see all of the mint transactions associated with a Candy Machine? In this guide, we'll cover Solana-Web3.js - a versatile tool that makes getting transaction history a breeze. 

How to Improve Solana Transaction Performance

In this guide, we will discuss ways you can improve your transaction efficiency and dapp performance by effectively sending transactions to the Solana Cluster.

How to Integrate Sign-in Authentication with a Solana Wallet

In this guide, we will use the Solana Wallet Adapter to authenticate users on your dApp!

How to Make an Immutable Solana Program

In this guide, you will learn how to remove the update authority of a Solana Program so that it can never be updated or modified.

How to Mint an NFT on Solana

In this guide, we'll learn how to mint an NFT using Solana-Web3.js!

How to Mint an NFT on Solana Using Candy Machine

(Note, This is now deprecated, and the V2 version of this guide should be referenced instead)Create and launch an NFT collection rapidly by using the Metaplex Candy Machine. In this guide, you'll create an NFT collection and a simple mint page to deploy your Solana NFTs.

How to Mint an NFT on Solana using Typescript

Build a custom Solana NFT Minter using TypeScript and the Metaplex SDK in this step-by-step guide.

How to Program with Solidity on Solana - Solang vs Neon

Learn about Solang and Neon, two tools that allow you to write smart contracts in Solidity and deploy them to Solana.

How to Query Solana Naming Service Domains (.sol)

In this guide, you will discover how to query Solana domain names (.sol) using TypeScript and Bonfida's SPL Name Service SDK.

How to Require Memos on Incoming Transfers Using Solana Token Extensions

This guide will explore Token Extensions, a exiting release with Solana's new Token-2022 Program. This guide will explore how to use token extensions to require memos on incoming token transfers to an account (like a traditional bank).

How to Send a Transaction On Solana Using JavaScript

In this guide, we'll learn how to connect to Solana, obtain funds on its devnet, and send a transaction with this new and exciting technology.

How to Send Bulk Transactions on Solana

Learn to perform bulk Solana transactions for batch processes (e.g., an airdrop to your community's NFT holders or a token distribution to early users of your dApp) in this step-by-step guide. Solana transaction composition and concurrent method calls can increase the speed and effectiveness of your script!

How to Send Offline Transactions on Solana using Durable Nonce

Sending offline transactions on Solana is easy. This guide will show you how to send offline transactions using durable nonces.

How to Set Up and Interact with a Local Solana Validator

This guide will walk you through setting up a local Solana validator and how to interact with it including creating a wallet, performing basic transactions, and deploying a program.

How to Stake SOL on Solana (4 ways)

This guide will give you an overview of the four ways to stake SOL on Solana (Wallet, Solana CLI, Solana-Web3.js, Liquid Staking).

How to Track New Liquidity Pools Created on Solana Raydium DEX

In this guide, we will learn how to listen to the Solana blockchain for new liquidity pools created on the Raydium DEX using Solana WebSockets.

How to Transfer SOL and SPL Tokens Using Anchor

In this guide, you will learn how to transfer SOL and SPL tokens using Anchor.

How to Transfer SPL Tokens on Solana

Transferring SPL tokens is slightly different from sending SOL, so it is essential to understand how it works as you progress on your Solana development journey. In this guide, you will use TypeScript to write a script that transfers an SPL token from one account to another on Solana's devnet.

How to Update Solana NFT Metadata Using TypeScript

Updating metadata for NFTs you created is a handy tool any NFT developer should have in their toolbelt. Learn how to update the metadata of an NFT on Solana's devnet from your terminal using the Solana-Web3 library and Metaplex JS SDKs.

How to Update Your Solana Client to Handle Versioned Transactions

This guide will explain the technical changes as a result of Solana's Versioned Transactions launch and how to update your client-side code to handle those changes.

How to Use Account Constraints in Your Solana Anchor Program

In this guide, you will learn how to use constraints in Anchor to improve your code's security and readability.

How to Use Clockwork to Automate Solana Programs

In this guide, we will explore what Clockwork is and how to use it to automate Solana programs.

How to Use Lookup Tables on Solana

Learn how to use Solana Lookup Tables in Versioned Transactions in this step-by-step guide.

How to Use Priority Fees on Solana

This guide provides an overview of Solana Priority Fees and a step-by-step tutorial on how to use priority fees to prioritize your Solana transactions and get them confirmed faster on the network.

How to Use Program Derived Addresses in Your Solana Anchor Program

In this guide, you will create a Solana Program using Anchor and Solana PlayGround. You will explore creating and utilizing Program Derived Address (PDA) in your work.

How to Use Pyth for Price Feeds on Solana

In this guide, we will explore what Pyth is and how to use it to get real-time price information in your Solana Programs. We will build a simple Solana program that requests and logs a price feed from Pyth and test the program on Solana's devnet.

How to Use Solana Pay with Custom Solana Programs

Implement a NextJS app that uses Solana Pay to invoke a custom Solana program.

How to use Solana Token Extensions to Collect Transfer Fees

This guide will explore how to collect Token Transfer Fees using Solana's Token Extensions Program (Token-2022).

How to Use the Solana Memo Program

In this guide, we will learn how to add notes to your transaction using the Solana Memo program.

How to Use Versioned Transactions on Solana

In this guide, we will walk through how to create and execute a Version 0 (V0) Transaction on Solana.

How to Write Your First Anchor Program in Solana - Part 1

In this guide, we will deploy your first Solana Program to Devnet and learn how to create a Hello World and Counter Program using Anchor.

How to Write Your First Anchor Program in Solana - Part 2

This guide will build on top of "How to Write Your First Anchor Program in Solana - Part 1" and walk you through adding more features to your Anchor program.

Solana Feature Compatibility - How to Achieve Reliable Application Performance Across Clusters

Ensuring that your Solana application performs reliably across different clusters is essential for testing and deployment. This guide explains how to ensure your local testing validator matches the mainnet cluster's current feature set.

Solana Fundamentals Reference Guide

This guide provides an overview of the basic building blocks of Solana - Accounts, Programs, Instructions, Transactions, RPCs, and Subscriptions.

Solana NFT Metadata Deep Dive

If you are building with Solana NFTs, understanding your NFTs' metadata will make it easier for you to deploy and update NFTs, communicate with your users, and develop innovative applications for NFTs. In this guide, you will dive deep into the world of Solana NFTs.

Solana Transaction Propagation - Handling Dropped Transactions

This guide will demonstrate how to create a tool that monitors a Solana transaction to verify that it has been successfully added to a block or expired.

What are Compressed NFTs and How to Mint one on Solana

In this guide, you will learn how to use Metaplex Umi and Digital Asset Standard (DAS) API to mint and fetch compressed NFTs on Solana.

What are Phantom Shortcuts and How to Access Them For Your NFT Collection?

Learn how to utilize Phantom Shortcuts to create a seamless NFT experience for your users.

What are Solana Inscriptions and How to Get Started

In this guide, you will learn about Metaplex Inscriptions on Solana, how to mint them, and how to fetch data from them.

What are Solana SPL Token Extensions and How to Get Started?

This guide will explore Solana's new Token-2022 Program which introduces Token Extensions for advanced functionality of SPL tokens.

What is a Cross Program Invocation (CPI) on Solana?

In this guide, you will learn what Cross Program Invocations (CPIs) are and how to use them in Solana programming.

What is an IDL?

In this guide, you learn what IDLs are and how to use them in Solana programming.

What is Liquid Staking and How to Liquid Stake SOL

This guide will give you an overview of liquid staking and various ways to participate on Solana.

What is Metaplex Core and How to Mint Your First Core NFT

In this guide, you will learn about Metaplex Core, a new lightweight NFT standard on Solana. You will mint your first NFT using Metaplex Core and the Umi JavaScript library.

What is Rent on Solana and How to Calculate it

This guide will explain how rent works on the Solana blockchain and how to calculate rent requirements for your accounts.

What is Solana Pay and How to Use It

Learn how to use Solana Pay to send and receive SOL and SPL tokens for Payments.