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December 5, 2024 — 3 min read

Starting today, users can now pay for their monthly memberships using USDC on Solana. As the first multi-chain provider to accept Solana payments, this update represents a commitment to providing the best experience and the most value for Solana developers worldwide.

This new payment method simplifies transactions for developers building on Solana, ensuring greater flexibility and accessibility in blockchain development. Here’s how to start using Solana payments.

How to Pay with USDC on Solana

Follow these steps to pay for your Quicknode account with USDC on Solana:

1. Log in to the Quicknode Dashboard
   Access the Quicknode account and navigate to the Billing section.

2. Choose or Update a Subscription Plan
   Select a plan that matches your development needs or upgrade an existing subscription. All plans support Solana payments.

3. Proceed to Checkout
   At the checkout screen, select Solana as the preferred payment method.

4. Connect a Solana-Compatible Wallet
   Follow the on-screen instructions to connect a wallet like Phantom or Solflare.

5. Confirm the Transaction
   Approve the transaction in the wallet. Payments are processed instantly, and the subscription can be activated or renewed without delay.

Why Choose USDC on Solana?

USDC is a fully reserved, dollar-backed stablecoin designed for global payments and financial applications. USDC on Solana combines the speed, scalability, and low transaction costs of the Solana blockchain with the trust, stability and transparency of USDC.

Using USDC on Solana to pay for Quicknode subscriptions ensures:

• High Speed and Low Fees: Transactions are nearly instantaneous and can cost a fraction of other networks, thanks to Solana's efficient infrastructure.

• Stability and Security: USDC is fully backed with detailed monthly attestations.

• Convenience: Available through popular Solana-compatible wallets, USDC makes paying for Quicknode simple and hassle-free.

For more information, visit usdc.com and explore how USDC on Solana can transform payments and empower your web3 projects.

The Most Comprehensive Solana Developer Platform

Paying with Solana is just one of many tools and updates designed to make Solana developers lives simpler. Check out the latest Solana developments:

• Reduced Pricing on Solana Transactions
  Transaction costs have been reduced by 25% till the end of the year, so you can build and trade at a discount this holiday season.

• Solana Streams, now in Public Beta
  Real-time blockchain data streaming is now available for Solana. Backfill archival data or stream real-time with automatic retries and guaranteed data delivery for “set and forget” simplicity.

• Yellowstone Geyser gRPC Add-On
  Developers can access the fastest Solana read transactions with this add-on, which is typically only accessible at nearly 4x the cost and mandatory dedicated hardware with competitors.

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