Glossário Solana

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Prova de História (PoH)

Core Protocol

A clock mechanism that cryptographically proves the passage of time between events. PoH uses a sequential SHA-256 hash c

PoH

Tower BFT

Core Protocol

Solana's custom BFT consensus algorithm built on top of Proof of History. Tower BFT uses PoH as a clock to reduce commun

Tower

Slot

Core Protocol

A time window during which a designated leader validator can produce a block. Each slot lasts approximately 400 millisec

Bloco

Core Protocol

A set of entries produced by a leader during a single slot. A block contains transactions bundled into entries, each wit

Época

Core Protocol

A period of 432,000 slots (approximately 2-3 days) that defines a staking cycle. At each epoch boundary, the leader sche

Agenda de Líderes

Core Protocol

A deterministic mapping of slots to validators for an entire epoch, computed from stake weights. Validators with more st

Validador

Core Protocol

A node that participates in the Solana network by validating transactions, voting on blocks, and (when selected as leade

Conta de Voto

Core Protocol

An on-chain account that records a validator's Tower BFT votes and tracks their voting history. Each validator has one v

Vote

Stake

Core Protocol

SOL tokens that are delegated to a validator to increase its voting weight and earn staking rewards. Staking is non-cust

Conta de Stake

Core Protocol

A dedicated on-chain account that holds delegated SOL for staking. Each stake account has a staker authority (can redele

Delegador

Core Protocol

A SOL holder who delegates tokens to a validator's stake without running a node themselves. Delegators earn a share of i

Fork

Core Protocol

A divergence in the blockchain where two or more blocks are produced for the same slot or different validators build on

Fork Choice

Core Protocol

The algorithm validators use to decide which fork to build upon when multiple competing chains exist. Solana combines To

GHOST (Greedy Heaviest Observed SubTree)

Core Protocol

Greedy Heaviest Observed SubTree—a fork-choice rule where validators select the fork that has the most cumulative stake-

GHOST

Entrada

Core Protocol

An ordered unit within a block containing a mix of PoH ticks and transaction batches. Each entry includes a PoH hash, a

Tick

Core Protocol

A PoH entry with zero transactions that advances the clock. There are 64 ticks per slot by default, each representing a

Shred

Core Protocol

The smallest unit of block data propagated through the network via Turbine. Blocks are split into shreds of up to 1,228

Turbine

Core Protocol

Solana's block propagation protocol inspired by BitTorrent. Instead of the leader sending a full block to every validato

Erasure Coding

Core Protocol

A Reed-Solomon error-correction scheme applied to shreds during block propagation. The leader encodes each batch of 32 d

Reed-Solomon

Block Propagation

Core Protocol

The process of distributing a newly produced block from the leader to all validators in the cluster. Solana uses Turbine

Protocolo Gossip

Core Protocol

A protocol used by validators to exchange metadata and discover peers without relying on a central server. Gossip propag

CRDS (Cluster Replicated Data Store)

Core Protocol

Cluster Replicated Data Store—the data structure underlying Solana's gossip protocol. CRDS uses a push/pull model where

CRDS

TPU (Unidade de Processamento de Transações)

Core Protocol

Transaction Processing Unit—the pipeline within a leader validator that ingests, verifies, and executes transactions. Th

TPU

TVU (Unidade de Validação de Transações)

Core Protocol

Transaction Validation Unit—the pipeline on non-leader validators that receives shreds, reconstructs blocks, and replays

TVU

Estágio de Replay

Core Protocol

The TVU component that replays received blocks by re-executing all transactions against the bank state. Replay stage ver

Bank

Core Protocol

An in-memory representation of the accounts state at a specific slot. Each slot gets its own Bank that inherits from its

AccountsDB

Core Protocol

The persistent storage layer for all Solana accounts. AccountsDB stores account data in memory-mapped AppendVec files, i

AccountsDb

AppendVec

Core Protocol

A memory-mapped, append-only file used by AccountsDB to store account data. Each AppendVec corresponds to a specific slo

Snapshot

Core Protocol

A serialized copy of the full accounts state at a rooted slot, used for fast validator bootstrapping. Full snapshots con

Blockstore

Core Protocol

A RocksDB-based database that stores raw shreds and block metadata on the validator's disk. Blockstore indexes shreds by

Livro-Razão (Ledger)

Core Protocol

The complete ordered history of all transactions processed by the Solana cluster. The ledger is composed of sequential b

Bloco Gênesis

Core Protocol

The first block (slot 0) of a Solana cluster that defines initial configuration: the mint account, initial token supply,

Sealevel

Core Protocol

Solana's parallel transaction execution engine. Sealevel can process thousands of transactions simultaneously by analyzi

SVM Runtime

SVM (Máquina Virtual Solana)

Core Protocol

The Solana Virtual Machine—the execution environment that runs on-chain programs. SVM loads SBF bytecode, provides sysca

SVM

BPF (Berkeley Packet Filter)

Core Protocol

Berkeley Packet Filter—the original bytecode format used for Solana programs, inherited from Linux's eBPF. Programs writ

BPFeBPF

SBF (Formato de Bytecode Solana)

Core Protocol

Solana Bytecode Format—Solana's customized evolution of BPF. SBF adds Solana-specific syscalls, modifies calling convent

SBF

VDF (Função de Atraso Verificável)

Core Protocol

Verifiable Delay Function—a function that takes a prescribed amount of sequential computation to evaluate but whose outp

VDF

Cadeia de Hash SHA-256

Core Protocol

The core mechanism of Proof of History. A SHA-256 hash is computed sequentially—each hash takes the previous hash as inp

Finalidade

Core Protocol

The guarantee that a transaction cannot be reversed. Solana offers two levels: optimistic confirmation (~400ms, 66.7%+ s

Confirmation

Core Protocol

A vote by a validator on a block, weighted by the validator's stake. The more stake-weighted confirmations a slot receiv

Confirmação Otimista

Core Protocol

A transaction confirmation level achieved when 66.7%+ of total stake has voted on the slot, typically within ~400ms. Opt

Rooted

Core Protocol

A slot that has been finalized by achieving maximum lockout in Tower BFT—meaning 31+ consecutive confirmations have been

Níveis de Compromisso

Core Protocol

The three transaction confirmation tiers exposed by Solana RPC: 'processed' (transaction executed by leader, not yet vot

processedconfirmedfinalized

Lockout

Core Protocol

The period during which a Tower BFT vote prevents a validator from switching to a competing fork. Lockouts double with e

Supermaioria

Core Protocol

A threshold of more than 2/3 (66.7%) of total active stake agreeing on a particular fork. Supermajority is required for

Cluster

Core Protocol

A set of validators working together to maintain a single Solana ledger. Solana operates three main clusters: mainnet-be

Runtime

Core Protocol

The component of the SVM responsible for loading programs, enforcing account access rules (ownership, writability, signe

Firedancer

Core Protocol

A from-scratch Solana validator client written in C by Jump Crypto. Firedancer aims for significant performance improvem

FD

Frankendancer

Core Protocol

A hybrid Solana validator client that combines Firedancer's high-performance networking and block production components

Agave

Core Protocol

The Rust-based Solana validator client maintained by Anza (formerly Solana Labs). Agave is the original and most widely

Anza Agave

Jito Validator Client

Core Protocol

A modified fork of the Agave validator client maintained by Jito Labs that adds an out-of-protocol block space auction.

Jito-Solana

SIMD (Solana Improvement Document)

Core Protocol

A formal specification document describing proposed and accepted changes to the Solana protocol, analogous to Ethereum's

Solana Improvement Document

Alpenglow

Core Protocol

A next-generation consensus protocol proposed in SIMD-0326 that aims to collapse Solana's legacy systems (Proof of Histo

SIMD-326

SIMD-123 (Block Revenue Sharing)

Core Protocol

A protocol change enabling validators to automatically share block revenue (priority fees and MEV tips) with their deleg

Block Revenue Sharing

Anza

Core Protocol

A development organization that spun out of Solana Labs in early 2024 to independently maintain and develop the Agave va

Anza Technology

Eclipse

Core Protocol

A modular Layer-2 rollup launched on Ethereum mainnet in November 2024 that uses the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) for ex

Eclipse L2

Sonic SVM

Core Protocol

The first chain extension (appchain) on Solana, purpose-built for gaming applications using the HyperGrid framework. Son

SonicSONIC

Network Extension

Core Protocol

A Solana-native scaling paradigm where an appchain runs its own SVM execution environment but settles state back to Sola

Chain Extension

Altura do Bloco

Core Protocol

The number of blocks produced in the ledger since the genesis block. Block height increments only for slots that success

Bootstrap Validator

Core Protocol

The first validator in a Solana cluster that produces the genesis block and bootstraps the initial ledger. The bootstrap

Confirmed Block

Core Protocol

A block that has received votes from validators representing a supermajority (66.7%+) of the cluster's active stake, ach

Control Plane

Core Protocol

The gossip network that connects all nodes in a Solana cluster for metadata exchange, peer discovery, and protocol coord

Data Plane

Core Protocol

The high-throughput multicast network used for propagating block data (shreds) and forwarding transactions between valid

Configuração Gênesis

Core Protocol

The configuration file that defines the initial state of a Solana cluster at genesis, including the initial token supply

Leader

Core Protocol

The validator currently designated to produce blocks for a given slot, as determined by the leader schedule. The leader

Ledger Vote

Core Protocol

A validator's on-chain attestation affirming that it has verified and replayed a specific block, recorded as a hash of t

Raiz

Core Protocol

A block that has reached maximum lockout depth in Tower BFT, meaning 31 or more consecutive confirmations have been buil

Tick Height

Core Protocol

The ordinal position of a tick in the ledger, counting from the first tick of the genesis block. With 64 ticks per slot,

Transactions Entry

Core Protocol

An entry in a block that contains one or more transactions along with a PoH hash proving their temporal ordering. Unlike

Votor

Core Protocol

The vote-optimized transaction ordering component of the Alpenglow consensus protocol. Votor handles off-chain voting an

Alpenglow Certificate

Core Protocol

A fast finality certificate produced by the Alpenglow consensus protocol when a supermajority of validators (66.7%+ of s

Fast Finalization

Core Protocol

The sub-second transaction finality goal of the Alpenglow consensus protocol, targeting approximately 150 milliseconds f

Core BPF Programs

Core Protocol

An initiative to migrate Solana's native programs (System Program, Stake Program, Vote Program, and others currently com

Loader v4

Core Protocol

The next-generation Solana program loader designed to replace the current Upgradeable BPF Loader (v3). Loader v4 introdu

Feature Gate

Core Protocol

The mechanism for activating protocol changes on Solana's mainnet cluster. Each feature is identified by a unique pubkey

Secp256k1 Precompile

Core Protocol

A native Solana program (address: KeccakSecp256k11111111111111111111111111111) that verifies secp256k1 ECDSA signatures

Secp256r1 Precompile (P256)

Core Protocol

A native Solana program for verifying ECDSA signatures on the secp256r1 (P-256/prime256v1) elliptic curve, enabling WebA

Ed25519 Precompile

Core Protocol

A native Solana program (address: Ed25519SigVerify111111111111111111111111111) that enables batch verification of Ed2551

Program Cache

Core Protocol

A runtime cache that stores recently loaded and JIT-compiled program binaries in memory, avoiding the cost of re-loading

Call Depth Limit

Core Protocol

The maximum depth of 4 nested cross-program invocations (CPIs) allowed within a single Solana transaction. Program A can

Heap Memory

Core Protocol

The dynamic memory region available to SBF programs during execution, defaulting to 32KB. Programs use heap memory for d

Nakamoto Consensus

Core Protocol

Consensus family where the longest (or heaviest) valid chain is considered canonical, originally used in Bitcoin's Proof

FLP Impossibility

Core Protocol

Fischer-Lynch-Paterson impossibility result (1985): no deterministic consensus protocol can guarantee agreement in an as

FLP Theorem

Tendermint Consensus

Core Protocol

BFT consensus protocol using two-phase voting (prevote + precommit) with a 2/3 supermajority threshold. Unlike Tower BFT

CometBFT

Sigma Protocol

Core Protocol

Three-move interactive proof (commit, challenge, response) proving knowledge of a secret without revealing it. Used in S

Zero-Knowledge Proof Protocol

Twisted Edwards Curve

Core Protocol

Elliptic curve form optimized for fast addition operations, used by Ed25519 (Curve25519 in twisted Edwards form). Solana

Edwards Curve

Conta

Programming Model

The fundamental data storage unit on Solana. Every piece of state is stored in an account identified by a 32-byte public

Programa

Programming Model

Executable code deployed on-chain, equivalent to a smart contract on other blockchains. Programs are stateless—they stor

Smart Contract

Instrução

Programming Model

A single operation within a transaction that invokes a program. An instruction specifies: (1) the program ID to call, (2

IX

Transação

Programming Model

An atomic unit of execution containing one or more instructions, a recent blockhash, and one or more signatures. All ins

TX

Versioned Transaction

Programming Model

A transaction format introduced with v0 that supports address lookup tables. Legacy transactions include all pubkeys inl

v0 Transaction

Message

Programming Model

The unsigned payload of a transaction containing: a header (signer/read-only counts), an array of account public keys, a

Assinatura

Programming Model

A 64-byte Ed25519 digital signature over a transaction's message. Each signer in a transaction produces one signature. T

Ed25519

Programming Model

The elliptic curve digital signature algorithm used by Solana for all transaction signing. Ed25519 uses Curve25519 and p

Par de Chaves

Programming Model

A pair of a 32-byte Ed25519 private key and its corresponding 32-byte public key. Keypairs are used to sign transactions

Chave Pública (Pubkey)

Programming Model

A 32-byte Ed25519 public key that serves as the unique address for accounts on Solana. Pubkeys are displayed as Base58-e

PubkeyAddress

Endereço Derivado de Programa (PDA)

Programming Model

An account address derived deterministically from a program ID and a set of seeds, with no corresponding private key. PD

PDA

Seeds

Programming Model

Byte arrays used as inputs to derive a Program Derived Address. Seeds can be any combination of static strings, user pub

Bump Seed

Programming Model

A single byte (255 down to 0) appended to PDA seeds to push the derived address off the Ed25519 curve. find_program_addr

Canonical Bump

find_program_address

Programming Model

A function that derives a PDA by iterating bump seeds from 255 down to 0 until finding a pubkey not on the Ed25519 curve

Invocação Entre Programas (CPI)

Programming Model

A mechanism for one program to call another program's instructions during execution. CPIs enable composability—e.g., a D

CPI

invoke()

Programming Model

The Solana SDK function used to execute a CPI without PDA signing: `invoke(instruction, account_infos)`. All required si

invoke_signed()

Programming Model

The Solana SDK function for CPIs where a PDA must sign: `invoke_signed(instruction, account_infos, signer_seeds)`. The r

Programa do Sistema

Programming Model

The built-in native program (address: 11111111111111111111111111111111) responsible for creating new accounts, transferr

Create Account

Programming Model

A System Program instruction that creates a new account with specified space and owner, funding it with enough lamports

Lamport

Programming Model

The smallest unit of SOL, named after Leslie Lamport. 1 SOL = 1,000,000,000 (10^9) lamports. All balances and transfers

SOL

Programming Model

The native token of the Solana blockchain, used for paying transaction fees, staking, and rent. 1 SOL equals 1 billion l

Aluguel (Rent)

Programming Model

A fee mechanism that charges accounts for storing data on-chain. Accounts must maintain a minimum lamport balance propor

Isenção de Aluguel

Programming Model

The state where an account holds enough lamports to cover two years of rent, making it effectively permanent. The minimu

Proprietário (Conta)

Programming Model

The program that has exclusive write access to an account's data and can debit its lamport balance. Every account has an

Autoridade

Programming Model

A pubkey with administrative privileges over a resource—such as the mint authority (can mint tokens), freeze authority (

Assinante

Programming Model

An account that has provided a valid Ed25519 signature in the current transaction. The runtime enforces the is_signer fl

Conta Gravável

Programming Model

An account marked as writable in an instruction's account metas, allowing the program to modify its data or lamport bala

Executable Account

Programming Model

An account flag indicating the account contains deployed program bytecode. Once marked executable, an account cannot be

BPF Loader

Programming Model

A built-in program that loads and executes SBF programs. Solana has multiple loader versions: the deprecated BPF Loader

Upgradeable BPF Loader

Programming Model

The current BPF Loader (BPFLoaderUpgradeab1e111...) that supports deploying and upgrading programs. It creates three acc

BPFLoaderUpgradeable

Program Data Account

Programming Model

The account that stores the actual SBF ELF bytecode for an upgradeable program. It is separate from the program's main a

Upgrade Authority

Programming Model

The pubkey authorized to upgrade a program's bytecode via the Upgradeable BPF Loader. Only the upgrade authority can dep

Native Program

Programming Model

A program compiled directly into the validator binary rather than deployed as SBF bytecode. Native programs include the

Sysvar

Programming Model

Special read-only accounts maintained by the runtime that expose cluster state to programs. Key sysvars include Clock (s

Clock Sysvar

Programming Model

A sysvar (address: SysvarC1ock11111111111111111111111111111111) that provides the current slot, epoch, unix_timestamp, a

Account Data

Programming Model

The byte array stored in an account that holds program-specific state. Data is typically serialized using Borsh and must

Borsh

Programming Model

Binary Object Representation Serializer for Hashing—the standard serialization format for Solana program data. Borsh pro

Binary Object Representation Serializer for Hashing

Serialização / Desserialização

Programming Model

The process of converting in-memory data structures to bytes (serialization) and back (deserialization) for on-chain sto

Serde

Address Lookup Table (ALT)

Programming Model

An on-chain account that stores up to 256 pubkeys, enabling v0 transactions to reference accounts by 1-byte index instea

ALTLUT

Transaction Size Limit

Programming Model

The maximum serialized size of a Solana transaction: 1,232 bytes, matching the IPv6 minimum MTU to ensure single-packet

Orçamento de Computação

Programming Model

The maximum compute units a transaction can consume. Default is 200,000 CU per instruction (max 1.4M CU per transaction)

CU Budget

Unidades de Computação (CU)

Programming Model

A measure of computational resources consumed by transaction execution, analogous to gas on Ethereum. Each BPF instructi

CU

Program Log (msg! / sol_log)

Programming Model

Diagnostic output from programs using `msg!()` (Anchor) or `sol_log()` (native). Logs appear in transaction metadata and

Return Data (set_return_data)

Programming Model

A mechanism for programs to return data to the caller after CPI, introduced in v1.10. Programs call `set_return_data(dat

AccountInfo

Programming Model

The runtime struct passed to programs for each account in an instruction: `AccountInfo { key, is_signer, is_writable, la

Program ID

Programming Model

The public key that uniquely identifies a deployed program. It's the address of the program's executable account. When i

Entrypoint

Programming Model

The function that the Solana runtime calls when a program is invoked. Native programs use the `entrypoint!()` macro whic

Discriminador

Programming Model

An 8-byte identifier prepended to account data and instruction data to distinguish types. Anchor computes it as the firs

IDL (Linguagem de Definição de Interface)

Programming Model

Interface Definition Language—a JSON specification that describes a program's instructions, accounts, types, and error c

IDL

Close Account

Programming Model

The process of reclaiming an account's lamports and marking it for deletion. To close an account: transfer all lamports

Fee Account

Programming Model

The account designated to pay the transaction fee, always the first signer listed in the transaction's account keys arra

Inner Instruction

Programming Model

An instruction generated during cross-program invocation (CPI) that appears in a transaction's metadata as a nested inst

CPI Instruction

Instruction Handler

Programming Model

The specific function within a program that processes a particular instruction variant. In native Solana programs, the e

Loader

Programming Model

A built-in program responsible for deploying, loading, and executing on-chain programs by interpreting their binary enco

Private Key

Programming Model

The secret 32-byte component of an Ed25519 keypair used to produce digital signatures. The private key must be kept conf

Transaction ID

Programming Model

The first signature in a transaction, which uniquely identifies it on the network. Since each transaction has a unique c

TXID

Realloc (Account Resize)

Programming Model

The process of resizing an on-chain account's data allocation after creation. Realloc can increase or decrease the data

Micro-Lamport

Programming Model

The unit used to express compute unit pricing for priority fees on Solana. One lamport equals 1,000,000 micro-lamports.

Compute Unit Price

Programming Model

The price per compute unit in micro-lamports that a transaction is willing to pay as a priority fee. Set via the Compute

Compute Budget Program

Programming Model

A native Solana program (address: ComputeBudget111111111111111111111111111111) that allows transactions to configure the

Max Compute Units per Transaction

Programming Model

The hard upper limit of 1,400,000 compute units that a single Solana transaction can consume. This cap applies regardles

Syscall (System Call)

Programming Model

The interface through which SBF programs request services from the Solana runtime, analogous to OS system calls. Syscall

System Call

Zero-Copy Deserialization

Programming Model

A technique for accessing on-chain account data directly from the underlying byte buffer without copying it into a new R

AccountLoader (Anchor)

Programming Model

An Anchor account type that provides zero-copy access to large account data without deserializing the entire account upf

Buffer Account

Programming Model

A temporary account used during Solana program deployment to hold the program's ELF binary before it is written to the p

Nonce Account

Programming Model

A special account managed by the System Program that stores a durable nonce value, enabling transactions with extended o

Preflight Check

Programming Model

An RPC-level simulation that runs a transaction against the current bank state before forwarding it to the leader for ac

Simulate Transaction

Programming Model

The simulateTransaction RPC method that dry-runs a transaction against a specified bank state without submitting it to t

Transaction Mortality

Programming Model

The limited lifespan of a Solana transaction determined by its referenced blockhash. A transaction's blockhash must corr

Programa SPL Token

Token Ecosystem

The original Solana Program Library token program (TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA) that implements fungible

SPL Token

Solana Program Library (SPL)

Token Ecosystem

Solana Program Library—a collection of on-chain programs and client libraries maintained by Solana Labs. Key SPL program

SPL

Token-2022 (Extensões de Token)

Token Ecosystem

The next-generation token program (TokenzQdBNbLqP5VEhdkAS6EPFLC1PHnBqCXEpPxuEb) that extends SPL Token with configurable

Token ExtensionsToken22

Mint

Token Ecosystem

An on-chain account defining a token type. A mint specifies: supply (total minted), decimals (0 for NFTs, 6 for USDC, 9

Mint Account

Conta de Token

Token Ecosystem

An account that holds a balance of a specific token for a specific owner. Token accounts store: mint (which token), owne

Conta de Token Associada (ATA)

Token Ecosystem

A deterministically derived token account for a given wallet and mint, using the PDA seeds [wallet, token_program, mint]

ATA

Mint Authority

Token Ecosystem

The pubkey authorized to mint new tokens via the MintTo instruction. Set at mint creation and can be changed or revoked

Freeze Authority

Token Ecosystem

The pubkey authorized to freeze and thaw token accounts, preventing transfers. Set optionally at mint creation. When a t

Decimals

Token Ecosystem

The number of decimal places for a token, stored on the mint account. Determines how raw integer amounts map to human-re

Transfer Hook

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that invokes a custom program on every token transfer. The hook program receives the transfer det

Transferências Confidenciais

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that uses zero-knowledge proofs (Twisted ElGamal encryption over Ristretto255) to hide transfer a

CT

Transfer Fee Extension

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that automatically withholds a percentage of every transfer as a fee. The fee (basis points + max

Permanent Delegate

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that designates an authority who can transfer or burn tokens from any token account of that mint,

Non-Transferable Token

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that prevents tokens from being transferred between accounts, making them soulbound. Non-transfer

Soulbound

Interest-Bearing Token

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that applies a continuously compounding interest rate to the display amount of a token without ch

Default Account State

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that sets the initial state of all new token accounts for a mint to either Initialized or Frozen.

Required Memo on Transfer

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that requires all incoming transfers to include a memo instruction (via the Memo Program) in the

Token Metadata Extension

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that stores token metadata (name, symbol, URI, and custom key-value pairs) directly on the mint a

Group / Member Pointer

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that enables token grouping by pointing a mint to a group account or member account. The Group Po

CPI Guard

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that protects token accounts from certain actions during CPI. When enabled, it blocks approve, cl

Metaplex Token Metadata

Token Ecosystem

The Metaplex Token Metadata program (metaqbxxUerdq28cj1RbAWkYQm3ybzjb6a8bt518x1s) that attaches rich metadata to any SPL

mpl-token-metadata

NFT (Token Não Fungível)

Token Ecosystem

A non-fungible token on Solana—an SPL token with 0 decimals, supply of 1, and revoked mint authority. The NFT's metadata

NFT

Master Edition

Token Ecosystem

A Metaplex account attached to an NFT that certifies it as a one-of-one or the master for prints. Master Edition marks m

Collection (NFT)

Token Ecosystem

A Metaplex standard for grouping NFTs under a parent NFT that represents the collection. Each NFT's metadata includes a

NFT Comprimido (cNFT)

Token Ecosystem

An NFT stored as a leaf in an on-chain Merkle tree via State Compression, reducing minting cost by ~1,000-5,000x. Only t

cNFT

Bubblegum

Token Ecosystem

The Metaplex program for creating and managing compressed NFTs. Bubblegum wraps the SPL Account Compression program, pro

Metaplex Core NFT

Token Ecosystem

Metaplex's latest NFT standard (mpl-core) that uses a single account per asset instead of multiple accounts (mint + meta

Core Assetmpl-core

Token Metadata Standard

Token Ecosystem

The convention for structuring NFT metadata established by Metaplex. On-chain: name (32 chars), symbol (10 chars), URI,

Off-Chain Metadata (JSON)

Token Ecosystem

The JSON file referenced by an NFT's metadata URI that contains the full description, image URL, attributes, and propert

SOL Wrapped (wSOL)

Token Ecosystem

SOL deposited into an SPL Token account to be used as an SPL token (mint: So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112).

wSOL

SPL Token Swap

Token Ecosystem

An SPL program that implements a constant-product AMM (x*y=k) for swapping between two SPL tokens. It was one of the fir

Memo Program

Token Ecosystem

An SPL program (MemoSq4gqABAXKb96qnH8TysNcWxMyWCqXgDLGmfcHr) that validates a UTF-8 string and records it in the transac

Name Service (SNS)

Token Ecosystem

The Solana Name Service (SNS) by Bonfida that maps human-readable .sol domain names to Solana addresses. Domains are NFT

SNS.sol domainsBonfida Name Service

Programmable NFT (pNFT)

Token Ecosystem

A Metaplex NFT type (pNFT) that enforces creator-defined rules on transfers using an on-chain authorization rules engine

pNFT

Authorization Rules

Token Ecosystem

A Metaplex program that defines and evaluates rule sets for programmable NFTs. Rules specify conditions for transfer, de

Token Group Extension

Token Ecosystem

A Token-2022 extension that natively represents collections of tokens without requiring Metaplex. A mint with the Token

Candy Machine

Token Ecosystem

Metaplex's on-chain program for creating and managing NFT minting launches on Solana. Candy Machine handles sequential o

CMCandy Machine v3

Candy Guard

Token Ecosystem

A Metaplex program that wraps Candy Machine with configurable access control guards for NFT minting. Guards include allo

Umi

Token Ecosystem

Metaplex's modular TypeScript framework for building Solana client-side applications. Umi provides a unified interface f

Metaplex Umi

SPL Stake Pool

Token Ecosystem

An SPL program that enables the creation of liquid staking pools on Solana. Operators create a pool, users deposit SOL a

Stake Pool Program

Verified Creator

Token Ecosystem

A flag in Metaplex NFT metadata indicating that a listed creator has cryptographically signed the metadata, confirming t

Seller Fee Basis Points

Token Ecosystem

A field in Metaplex NFT metadata that specifies the creator royalty percentage on secondary sales, denominated in basis

Royalty Enforcement

Token Ecosystem

Mechanisms that ensure NFT creators receive their specified royalty percentage on secondary sales. After marketplaces be

NFT Staking

Token Ecosystem

The process of locking NFTs in a program to earn rewards, typically in the form of a project's token. Staking programs v

Floor Price

Token Ecosystem

The lowest listed sale price for any NFT within a collection on marketplaces. Floor price serves as the baseline valuati

Collection Bid

Token Ecosystem

An open offer to purchase any NFT from a specific collection at a stated price, regardless of which specific token is so

Dynamic NFT (dNFT)

Token Ecosystem

An NFT whose metadata, image, or attributes can change based on on-chain events, oracle data, or program logic. Unlike s

dNFT

SFT (Semi-Fungible Token)

Token Ecosystem

A token type that combines properties of fungible and non-fungible tokens—multiple identical copies exist (like fungible

Semi-Fungible Token

Minting

Token Ecosystem

The process of creating new tokens or NFTs on-chain by invoking the MintTo instruction on an SPL Token mint account. For

Inscription (Solana)

Token Ecosystem

Data inscribed directly into on-chain Solana account data, inspired by Bitcoin Ordinals. Solana inscriptions store image

Token Gating

Token Ecosystem

Restricting access to content, features, communities, or experiences based on ownership of specific tokens or NFTs. A dA

Securitize

Token Ecosystem

SEC-registered transfer agent and broker-dealer providing infrastructure for digital securities: KYC/AML, transfer restr

BAXUS

Token Ecosystem

Solana platform for tokenizing fine spirits (whisky, bourbon) and collectibles as digital assets with physical custody i

Merkle Airdrop

Token Ecosystem

Token distribution method using a Merkle tree to efficiently verify eligibility. A Merkle root representing all eligible

Utility NFT

Token Ecosystem

An NFT that provides functional benefits beyond collectible value, such as access passes, membership tokens, in-game ite

NFT Rarity

Token Ecosystem

The relative scarcity of specific traits within an NFT collection, calculated by analyzing how frequently each attribute

Metadata Update Authority

Token Ecosystem

The account authorized to modify an NFT's or token's on-chain metadata, including name, symbol, URI, and attributes. In

Token-2022 Extensions

Token Ecosystem

The set of optional features available in Solana's Token-2022 program, each activated per-mint or per-account. Extension

Token Extensions List

Soulbound Token (SBT)

Token Ecosystem

A non-transferable token permanently bound to a specific wallet, representing identity, credentials, achievements, or re

SBTSoulbound NFT

AMM (Formador de Mercado Automatizado)

DeFi

A protocol that enables token swaps using algorithmic pricing against pooled liquidity instead of matching individual bu

AMM

CLMM (Concentrated Liquidity Market Maker)

DeFi

An AMM design where liquidity providers concentrate their capital within specific price ranges instead of across the ful

CLMMConcentrated Liquidity

Pool de Liquidez

DeFi

A smart-contract-held reserve of two or more tokens that enables trading via an AMM. Users deposit token pairs in specif

LPPool

LP Token

DeFi

A token issued to liquidity providers representing their proportional share of a pool's reserves and accrued fees. LP to

Swap

DeFi

The exchange of one token for another through a DEX, either via an AMM pool or an order book. The user specifies an inpu

DEX (Exchange Descentralizada)

DeFi

A protocol for trading tokens directly on-chain without a centralized intermediary. Solana DEXs use either AMM pools (Ra

DEX

Order Book (On-Chain)

DeFi

A trading system that matches buy and sell orders at specified prices, implemented fully on-chain. Unlike AMMs, order bo

CLOB

OpenBook

DeFi

A community-maintained on-chain order book DEX forked from Project Serum after its collapse. OpenBook v2 features a full

Serum v4

Phoenix

DeFi

A high-performance on-chain order book DEX on Solana with a fully on-chain FIFO matching engine. Phoenix is designed for

Raydium

DeFi

One of the largest DEXs on Solana, offering both constant-product AMM pools and concentrated liquidity (CLMM). Raydium's

Orca

DeFi

A leading Solana DEX focused on concentrated liquidity through its Whirlpool AMM. Orca emphasizes user experience and ca

Whirlpool

DeFi

Orca's concentrated liquidity AMM program on Solana. Whirlpools divide the price space into discrete ticks (configurable

Jupiter

DeFi

The dominant DEX aggregator on Solana, routing trades across 20+ DEX protocols to find optimal pricing. Jupiter splits o

Jup

DEX Aggregator

DeFi

A protocol that splits and routes token swaps across multiple DEXs to find the best execution price. The aggregator's ro

Routing (Swap)

DeFi

The process of finding the optimal path for a swap across multiple DEX pools and intermediate tokens. A router may split

Slippage

DeFi

The difference between the expected price of a swap and the actual execution price due to pool ratio changes between sub

Price Impact

DeFi

The percentage change in a token's price caused by executing a trade against a liquidity pool. Larger trades relative to

Perda Impermanente

DeFi

The unrealized loss an LP experiences when the price ratio of pooled tokens diverges from the ratio at deposit. If one t

IL

Constant Product Formula (x*y=k)

DeFi

The AMM pricing formula x * y = k, where x and y are the reserve quantities of two tokens and k is a constant. As one to

Oráculo

DeFi

A service that provides external data (prices, randomness) to on-chain programs. DeFi protocols rely on oracles for accu

Pyth Network

DeFi

A high-frequency oracle network publishing price feeds for crypto, equities, commodities, and FX. Pyth aggregates data f

Switchboard

DeFi

A decentralized oracle network on Solana providing custom data feeds, verifiable random functions (VRF), and serverless

Feed de Preços

DeFi

An on-chain account maintained by an oracle (Pyth or Switchboard) containing the current price, confidence interval, and

VRF (Verifiable Random Function)

DeFi

Verifiable Random Function—a cryptographic primitive that generates provably random outputs with a proof of correctness.

VRF

Empréstimo

DeFi

A DeFi protocol that enables users to deposit tokens to earn yield and borrow tokens against collateral. Key Solana lend

Tomada de Empréstimo

DeFi

The act of taking a loan against deposited collateral in a lending protocol. Borrowers pay a variable interest rate that

Colateral

DeFi

Assets deposited into a lending protocol to secure a loan. Each asset has a collateral factor (e.g., SOL at 80% means $1

Liquidação

DeFi

The process of repaying a borrower's debt by selling their collateral when their position's LTV exceeds the liquidation

LTV (Loan-to-Value)

DeFi

Loan-to-Value ratio—the percentage of collateral value that can be borrowed. Each lending protocol sets max LTV per asse

LTV

Empréstimo Flash

DeFi

An uncollateralized loan that must be borrowed and repaid within the same transaction. If the loan isn't repaid by trans

Yield Farming

DeFi

The practice of deploying tokens across DeFi protocols to maximize returns through trading fees, lending interest, and t

Staking Líquido

DeFi

A mechanism where staked SOL is represented by a transferable token (LST) that accrues staking rewards while remaining u

LST

Marinade Finance

DeFi

The largest liquid staking protocol on Solana. Users deposit SOL and receive mSOL, a liquid staking token that appreciat

mSOL

JitoSOL

DeFi

The liquid staking token issued by Jito, representing staked SOL that earns both standard staking rewards and MEV tips.

Limit Order (On-Chain)

DeFi

An on-chain order to buy or sell a token at a specific price or better, executed automatically when the market reaches t

DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging)

DeFi

A strategy that automatically splits a large purchase into smaller periodic trades to reduce price impact and timing ris

DCA

Perpetuals (Perps)

DeFi

Derivatives contracts that track an asset's price without expiration, enabling leveraged long/short positions. On Solana

Perps

Drift Protocol

DeFi

A decentralized perpetuals and spot exchange on Solana featuring a hybrid order book + AMM model (DLOB). Drift offers up

Leverage

DeFi

Using borrowed funds to amplify trading exposure beyond deposited capital. In perps, 10x leverage means $100 collateral

Margin

DeFi

The collateral deposited to maintain a leveraged position. Initial margin is the minimum to open a position; maintenance

Arbitrage

DeFi

The practice of profiting from price differences for the same asset across different markets. On Solana, arbitrage bots

TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price)

DeFi

Time-Weighted Average Price—an average price calculated over a specific time period, weighting each price equally by tim

TWAP

Vault

DeFi

A smart contract that automates a DeFi yield strategy on behalf of depositors. Users deposit tokens, receive vault share

Stablecoin

DeFi

A token pegged to a stable asset, typically the US dollar. Major stablecoins on Solana include USDC (Circle, natively mi

USDCUSDT

Restaking

DeFi

A mechanism where staked SOL or LSTs are used as economic security for additional protocols beyond Solana consensus. Res

Meteora

DeFi

A liquidity protocol on Solana (rebranded from Mercurial Finance) that introduced the Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker (DL

Meteora DLMM

Pump.fun

DeFi

A memecoin launchpad on Solana that uses a bonding curve mechanism for token creation and initial price discovery, allow

PumpFun

Kamino Finance

DeFi

A DeFi protocol on Solana offering automated lending/borrowing, liquidity vaults, and an intents-based swap platform. Ka

Kamino

Sanctum

DeFi

A protocol that unifies fragmented liquidity across Solana's liquid staking token (LST) ecosystem by enabling instant sw

Sanctum LST

Tensor

DeFi

A Solana NFT marketplace and trading protocol that launched the TNSR governance token in April 2024. Tensor provides adv

Tensor TradeTNSR

Intents

DeFi

A transaction paradigm where users declare their desired outcome (e.g., 'swap 100 USDC for best SOL price') rather than

Intent-Based Architecture

Chain Abstraction

DeFi

A UX design philosophy and infrastructure layer that hides blockchain-specific complexity from end users, allowing them

Cross-Chain Abstraction

EigenLayer

DeFi

The dominant restaking protocol on Ethereum that allows stakers to opt in to securing additional services (Actively Vali

Liquid Restaking Token (LRT)

DeFi

A tokenized receipt representing restaked assets in protocols like EigenLayer, allowing users to maintain DeFi liquidity

LRTLiquid Restaking

Real-World Asset Tokenization (RWA)

DeFi

The process of representing ownership of traditional financial assets (treasuries, private credit, real estate, equities

RWAReal-World AssetsAsset Tokenization

Points / Seasons

DeFi

A gamified incentive mechanism where protocols award off-chain loyalty points for specific on-chain actions across time-

Points ProgramPoints Farming

MEV Supply Chain

DeFi

The multi-party pipeline through which maximal extractable value is captured: searchers identify profitable orderings, b

MEV PipelinePBS

DLMM (Dynamic Liquidity Market Maker)

DeFi

A concentrated liquidity AMM design pioneered by Meteora on Solana that organizes liquidity into discrete price bins rat

DLMM

Virtual AMM (vAMM)

DeFi

An AMM that uses virtual (synthetic) reserves to facilitate perpetual contract trading without requiring real token liqu

vAMM

CPMM (Constant Product Market Maker)

DeFi

The simplest and most widely used AMM model, based on the formula x * y = k where x and y are token reserves and k is an

CPMM

Utilization Rate

DeFi

The percentage of total deposited assets currently borrowed in a lending protocol, calculated as total borrows divided b

Borrow APY

DeFi

The annualized interest rate paid by borrowers in a lending protocol, expressed as annual percentage yield with compound

Borrow Rate

Supply APY

DeFi

The annualized interest rate earned by depositors (lenders) in a lending protocol. Supply APY equals the borrow APY mult

Lend APYDeposit APY

Health Factor

DeFi

A ratio that measures the safety of a borrowing position in a lending protocol, calculated as the risk-adjusted collater

Interest Rate Model

DeFi

The algorithm a lending protocol uses to determine borrow and supply interest rates based on pool utilization. Most Sola

Liquidation Bonus

DeFi

A discount on collateral that incentivizes liquidators to repay the debt of unhealthy positions in lending protocols. Wh

Liquidation IncentiveLiquidation Penalty

Bad Debt

DeFi

Debt in a lending protocol where the collateral value has fallen below the outstanding borrow value, making the position

Isolated Pools

DeFi

Lending pools where risk is contained to specific asset pairs or groups, preventing a depeg or exploit in one asset from

Cross Margin

DeFi

A margin mode where the entire account balance serves as collateral across all open positions. Unrealized profits from o

Isolated Margin

DeFi

A margin mode where collateral is dedicated to a single position, limiting the maximum loss to only the margin allocated

Funding Rate

DeFi

A periodic payment exchanged between holders of long and short perpetual contract positions to keep the perp price ancho

Open Interest

DeFi

The total value or number of outstanding derivative contracts (perpetuals, options) that have not been settled or closed

OI

Mark Price

DeFi

The fair value price used by perpetual contract platforms to calculate unrealized PnL and trigger liquidations. Mark pri

Index Price

DeFi

The reference spot price sourced from oracle feeds (Pyth, Switchboard) used as the benchmark in derivatives trading. Ind

Fee Tier

DeFi

A predefined fee level applied to a liquidity pool or trading pair, typically expressed in basis points. Different fee t

Auto-Compounding

DeFi

The automatic reinvestment of earned yields (trading fees, farming rewards, interest) back into a DeFi position to gener

Rebalancing

DeFi

The process of adjusting a concentrated liquidity position's price range as the market price moves to keep the position

Dynamic Fee

DeFi

A trading fee that automatically adjusts based on real-time market conditions such as volatility, volume, or liquidity d

Capital Efficiency

DeFi

A measure of how much trading volume or yield a unit of deposited liquidity can support. Higher capital efficiency means

Liquidity Depth

DeFi

The total amount of liquidity available at various price levels in a market or pool, indicating how much can be traded b

Yield Aggregator

DeFi

A protocol that automatically allocates user deposits across multiple DeFi strategies to optimize yield. Yield aggregato

Bonding Curve

DeFi

A mathematical formula that determines a token's price as a function of its supply. As more tokens are purchased, the pr

Graduation

DeFi

The process by which a token launched on a bonding curve platform like Pump.fun migrates to a standard DEX liquidity poo

Vesting

DeFi

A token distribution mechanism that gradually unlocks tokens to recipients over a predefined schedule rather than all at

Cliff Vesting

DeFi

A vesting structure with an initial lockup period (the cliff) during which no tokens are released, followed by gradual u

TGE (Token Generation Event)

DeFi

Token Generation Event—the moment when a project's token is first created and distributed on-chain. TGE typically involv

TGEToken Launch

Max Supply

DeFi

The absolute maximum number of tokens that can ever exist for a given token. Max supply is either enforced programmatica

Circulating Supply

DeFi

The number of tokens currently available and tradeable in the open market, excluding locked, vesting, or otherwise restr

FDV (Fully Diluted Valuation)

DeFi

Fully Diluted Valuation—the theoretical market capitalization if all tokens (including locked, vesting, and unminted) we

FDV

Market Cap (Crypto)

DeFi

The total value of a token's circulating supply, calculated as the current price multiplied by circulating supply. Marke

Token Burn

DeFi

The permanent removal of tokens from circulation by sending them to a burn address or invoking the SPL Token Burn instru

Emission Schedule

DeFi

The planned rate at which new tokens are minted and distributed over time, typically defined in a project's tokenomics d

Launchpad

DeFi

A platform that facilitates new token launches by providing infrastructure for initial token sales, price discovery, and

Fair Launch

DeFi

A token distribution method where there is no pre-mine, private sale, or insider allocation—all participants have equal

USDC (Native Solana)

DeFi

Circle-issued USDC minted directly on Solana through the SPL Token program, as opposed to bridged USDC from other chains

USDC

PYUSD (PayPal USD on Solana)

DeFi

PayPal's USD-backed stablecoin deployed natively on Solana, fully backed by US dollar deposits, US Treasuries, and simil

PYUSDPayPal USD

Algorithmic Stablecoin

DeFi

A stablecoin that maintains its peg through algorithmic mechanisms (mint/burn arbitrage, elastic supply) rather than bei

Depeg

DeFi

An event where a stablecoin's market price deviates significantly from its intended peg (typically $1.00). Depegs can re

CCTP (Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol)

DeFi

Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol that enables native USDC transfers between blockchains by burning USDC on the sou

CCTP

Pull Oracle Model

DeFi

An oracle design where price updates are fetched on-demand by the consuming protocol rather than pushed to on-chain acco

Pyth Hermes

DeFi

Pyth Network's off-chain price delivery web service that provides real-time price updates for the pull oracle model. Her

Confidence Interval (Oracle)

DeFi

A measure of uncertainty published alongside each Pyth price feed, representing the range within which the true price li

EMA Price (Oracle)

DeFi

The exponential moving average price published by Pyth alongside the spot price for each feed. EMA price smooths out sho

Exponential Moving Average Price

Switchboard Functions

DeFi

A serverless compute feature of the Switchboard oracle network that allows developers to run custom off-chain code (writ

Oracle Staleness

DeFi

The condition where an oracle price feed has not been updated within an acceptable time window, making the price data po

Security Token

DeFi

Blockchain token representing a regulated financial security (equity, debt, fund share) subject to securities law. Requi

Asset Tokenization

DeFi

Process of issuing a blockchain token representing a claim on an off-chain asset. Involves legal structure (SPV/trust),

Fractional Ownership

DeFi

Division of a high-value asset into smaller token units, each representing proportional ownership. Enables investment in

Asset-Backed Token

DeFi

Token whose value is collateralized by a specific underlying asset held in reserve. Differs from algorithmic stablecoins

Tokenized Treasury

DeFi

Blockchain tokens representing ownership of US Treasury bills or money market funds invested in government debt. Fastest

Tokenized T-Bills

Private Credit

DeFi

Debt financing provided directly by non-bank lenders to borrowers, bypassing public markets. On-chain protocols originat

NAV (Net Asset Value)

DeFi

Per-share/per-token value calculated as (total assets - liabilities) / outstanding tokens. Published daily by fund admin

Net Asset ValueNAV

Redemption Mechanism

DeFi

Process by which tokenized RWA holders exchange tokens for underlying asset or cash equivalent. Defines redemption windo

SPV (Special Purpose Vehicle)

DeFi

Legally separate entity (LLC/trust) created to hold assets, isolating risk from parent organization. In RWA tokenization

Special Purpose VehicleSPV

Fixed Income

DeFi

Asset class comprising debt instruments paying regular, predetermined interest and returning principal at maturity. Incl

T-Bill (US Treasury Bill)

DeFi

Short-term US government debt (4-52 week maturity) sold at discount, redeemed at par. Considered safest short-term inves

Treasury BillT-Bill

Money Market Fund

DeFi

Highly liquid fund holding short-term, high-quality debt (T-bills, commercial paper, repos). Targets stable $1/share NAV

MMF

Basis Points

DeFi

Unit of measurement equal to 0.01% (one hundredth of a percentage point). 100 bps = 1%. Used across DeFi for swap fees,

bps

AUM (Assets Under Management)

DeFi

Total market value of assets managed by an institution or protocol. In DeFi, often synonymous with TVL though AUM more p

AUMAssets Under Management

Yield Curve

DeFi

Graph showing interest rates across different maturities for comparable debt. Normal curve slopes upward (longer = highe

Coupon Rate

DeFi

Annual interest rate paid by a bond issuer as percentage of face value. A 5% coupon on $1,000 bond pays $50/year. In tok

Maturity Date

DeFi

Date when a debt instrument expires and principal must be repaid. Ranges from overnight (repos) to 30 years (T-bonds). S

Bond Duration

DeFi

Measure of a bond's price sensitivity to interest rate changes, in years. A 5-year duration bond falls ~5% per 1% rate r

Credit Rating

DeFi

Assessment of creditworthiness by agencies (Moody's, S&P, Fitch). Ranges from AAA (near risk-free) to junk (BB+ and belo

Accredited Investor

DeFi

SEC regulatory category: individuals with $1M+ net worth or $200K+ annual income permitted to participate in private sec

Regulation D (Reg D)

DeFi

SEC safe harbor exempting private securities offerings from full registration. Rule 506(c) allows unlimited accredited i

Regulation D

Regulation S (Reg S)

DeFi

SEC safe harbor exempting securities offered entirely outside the US to non-US persons. Ondo's USDY available globally u

Regulation S

Transfer Restrictions

DeFi

Legal and technical constraints limiting who can hold a regulated token, enforced on every transfer. Prohibit transfers

Compliance Whitelist

DeFi

List of wallet addresses that have completed KYC/AML verification and are permitted to hold a security token. Maintained

Compliance Blacklist

DeFi

List of wallet addresses prohibited from holding or transacting a token due to OFAC sanctions, suspicious activity, or c

OFAC Compliance

DeFi

Compliance with US Treasury OFAC sanctions prohibiting transactions with designated individuals/entities. Circle blackli

OFAC

Transfer Agent

DeFi

Firm maintaining official ownership ledger for securities, processing transfers and ensuring compliance. Securitize acts

Custodian

DeFi

Institution holding and safeguarding assets on behalf of clients. In RWA tokenization, custodian holds off-chain assets

Qualified Custodian

Atomic Settlement

DeFi

Simultaneous, all-or-nothing completion of both legs of a trade (asset + cash) in a single transaction. Eliminates settl

T+Settlement

DeFi

Settlement date convention: T+1 means trade settles one business day later. US equities moved to T+1 in 2024. Blockchain

T+1T+2T+0

State Compression

ZK Compression

State Compression is Solana's technique for storing the cryptographic fingerprint (root hash) of a Merkle tree on-chain

ZK Compression

ZK Compression

ZK Compression, pioneered by Light Protocol, extends Solana's state compression model beyond NFTs to general-purpose com

Light Protocol

Compressed Account

ZK Compression

A compressed account is a Solana account whose state is stored as a leaf in an on-chain Concurrent Merkle Tree rather th

Concurrent Merkle Tree

ZK Compression

A Concurrent Merkle Tree (CMT) is a specialized on-chain Solana data structure that allows multiple state updates to the

CMT

Merkle Proof

ZK Compression

A Merkle proof is the minimal set of sibling node hashes (the proof path) along the branch from a specific leaf to the t

Merkle Tree

ZK Compression

A Merkle tree is a binary hash tree in which every leaf node contains a cryptographic hash of a data block, and every no

Canopy (Merkle Tree)

ZK Compression

The canopy is an optional on-chain cache of the upper N levels of a Concurrent Merkle Tree's nodes, stored within the CM

Proof Path

ZK Compression

A proof path is the ordered sequence of sibling node hashes that constitute a Merkle proof, tracing a route from a speci

Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKP)

ZK Compression

A zero-knowledge proof is a cryptographic protocol by which a prover convinces a verifier that a statement is true — for

ZKPZK Proofs

Groth16

ZK Compression

Groth16 is a highly efficient zk-SNARK proving system introduced by Jens Groth in 2016 that produces constant-size proof

PLONK

ZK Compression

PLONK (Permutations over Lagrange-bases for Oecumenical Noninteractive arguments of Knowledge) is a universal zk-SNARK p

SNARK (Succinct Non-interactive Argument of Knowledge)

ZK Compression

A SNARK is a class of zero-knowledge proof system characterized by succinctness (proofs are short — typically hundreds o

SNARKzk-SNARK

STARK (Scalable Transparent Argument of Knowledge)

ZK Compression

A STARK is a zero-knowledge proof system that achieves transparency (no trusted setup — all randomness is derived from p

STARKzk-STARK

Poseidon Hash

ZK Compression

Poseidon is a cryptographic hash function designed specifically for efficiency inside zero-knowledge proof arithmetic ci

Light Protocol

ZK Compression

Light Protocol is the open-source infrastructure layer that implements ZK Compression on Solana, consisting of a set of

Photon Indexer

ZK Compression

Photon is Light Protocol's open-source indexer service that continuously reads Solana's transaction logs and ledger to r

Forester

ZK Compression

Forester is the permissionless keeper service in Light Protocol's architecture responsible for performing routine Merkle

Validity Proof

ZK Compression

In the context of ZK Compression on Solana, a validity proof is a Groth16 zk-SNARK proof that cryptographically attests

Compressed Token

ZK Compression

A compressed token is an SPL-compatible fungible or semi-fungible token whose per-account token balances are stored as l

Nullifier

ZK Compression

A nullifier is a cryptographic value derived deterministically from a compressed account's leaf hash (and optionally a s

ZKP Syscall (alt_bn128)

ZK Compression

The alt_bn128 syscalls are native BPF VM system calls added to the Solana runtime (via SIMD-0041 and related proposals)

alt_bn128

ElGamal Encryption

ZK Compression

ElGamal encryption is a public-key cryptosystem based on the Diffie-Hellman problem over an elliptic curve group, provid

Light Token Program

ZK Compression

The ZK Compression program within Light Protocol that handles compressed SPL token operations including minting, transfe

Compressed PDA

ZK Compression

A PDA-like addressing scheme for compressed accounts in the ZK Compression system. Compressed PDAs provide deterministic

BLS12-381 Syscall

ZK Compression

A Solana runtime syscall that exposes elliptic curve operations on the BLS12-381 pairing-friendly curve, including point

alt_bn128 Syscall

ZK Compression

A native Solana runtime syscall providing elliptic curve operations on the alt_bn128 (BN254) curve — specifically point

BN254 Syscall

ZK Token Proof Program

ZK Compression

A native Solana program that verifies zero-knowledge proofs used by Token-2022's Confidential Transfers extension. It va

Canopy Depth

ZK Compression

The number of top levels of a Concurrent Merkle Tree that are cached on-chain within the CMT account, reducing the Merkl

Bulletproofs

ZK Compression

A zero-knowledge proof system that produces short, non-interactive proofs without a trusted setup. Bulletproofs are part

Fiat-Shamir Heuristic

ZK Compression

Technique for converting interactive zero-knowledge proofs into non-interactive ones by replacing the verifier's random

Fiat-Shamir Transform

R1CS (Rank-1 Constraint System)

ZK Compression

An arithmetic constraint format used to represent computations as systems of equations for zero-knowledge proof generati

Rank-1 Constraint System

Arithmetic Circuit

ZK Compression

A directed acyclic graph of addition and multiplication gates representing a computation over a finite field. Used as th

Range Proof

ZK Compression

A zero-knowledge proof demonstrating that a committed value falls within a specified range (e.g., 0 to 2^64) without rev

Proof Aggregation

ZK Compression

Technique of combining multiple zero-knowledge proofs into a single, compact proof that can be verified more efficiently

RPC (Chamada de Procedimento Remoto)

Infrastructure

The JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol interface through which clients communicate with Solana nodes to query chain state, submit tra

RPCJSON-RPC

Nó RPC

Infrastructure

A Solana full node that stores ledger state and serves JSON-RPC and WebSocket requests from clients without participatin

RPC Methods

Infrastructure

The enumerated JSON-RPC endpoints exposed by Solana nodes, covering account queries (getAccountInfo, getMultipleAccounts

getAccountInfo

Infrastructure

An RPC method that returns the complete on-chain state of a single account identified by its base-58 public key, includi

getProgramAccounts (GPA)

Infrastructure

An RPC method that scans all accounts owned by a given program and returns those matching optional memcmp (memory compar

GPA

Account Filter (memcmp / dataSize)

Infrastructure

Optional filter objects passed to getProgramAccounts that narrow results by comparing raw bytes in account data. A memcm

getTransaction

Infrastructure

An RPC method that retrieves a confirmed or finalized transaction by its base-58 signature, returning the full message (

getSignaturesForAddress

Infrastructure

An RPC method that returns a paginated, reverse-chronological list of transaction signatures that reference a given acco

Assinaturas WebSocket

Infrastructure

A persistent bidirectional connection to a Solana RPC node's WebSocket endpoint (typically on port 8900) that allows cli

accountSubscribe

Infrastructure

A WebSocket subscription method that pushes a notification to the client every time the data or lamport balance of a spe

logsSubscribe

Infrastructure

A WebSocket subscription method that streams transaction log messages in real time as transactions are processed by the

Plugin Geyser

Infrastructure

A Solana validator plugin interface (defined in solana-geyser-plugin-interface) that allows external processes to receiv

Yellowstone gRPC

Infrastructure

An open-source Geyser plugin implementation by Triton One that re-exposes the validator's internal event stream over a g

Yellowstone Dragon's Mouth

gRPC

Infrastructure

A high-performance, open-source remote procedure call framework from Google that uses HTTP/2 for transport and Protocol

DAS (Digital Asset Standard) API

Infrastructure

A unified RPC API specification, originated by Metaplex and adopted by major RPC providers, that provides indexed, query

DASDigital Asset API

Indexador

Infrastructure

A specialized off-chain service that continuously ingests on-chain data (typically via a Geyser plugin or RPC polling) a

Helius

Infrastructure

A Solana-focused infrastructure provider offering dedicated RPC nodes, DAS API access, Geyser-based webhooks, the LaserS

QuickNode

Infrastructure

A multi-chain blockchain infrastructure provider that offers globally distributed Solana RPC and WebSocket endpoints, ad

Triton

Infrastructure

A professional Solana infrastructure provider (operating as Triton One) specializing in high-performance dedicated RPC n

Triton One

Webhook

Infrastructure

An HTTP callback mechanism used by Solana infrastructure providers like Helius to push real-time notifications to a deve

LaserStream

Infrastructure

A Helius proprietary ultra-low-latency streaming product built on Geyser plugin infrastructure that delivers real-time t

Solana Pay

Infrastructure

An open payment standard and SDK that defines URI schemes and protocol flows for requesting SOL or SPL token transfers a

Transaction Request (Solana Pay)

Infrastructure

A Solana Pay protocol flow in which a QR code or link encodes an HTTPS URL; when scanned, the wallet performs a GET requ

Transfer Request (Solana Pay)

Infrastructure

The simpler of the two Solana Pay sub-protocols, encoding a static SOL or SPL token payment request as a URI in the form

Solana Actions

Infrastructure

A protocol specification that standardizes how web servers expose signable Solana transactions and messages via HTTPS en

Actions

Blinks (Blockchain Links)

Infrastructure

Client-side renderers and URL wrappers that convert Solana Actions endpoints into interactive, embeddable UI components

Blinks

Solana Mobile

Infrastructure

A hardware and software initiative by Solana Labs producing Android smartphones (Saga, Chapter 2) with a secure element-

SMSSaga

Mobile Wallet Adapter (MWA)

Infrastructure

An open protocol and SDK that defines a local communication channel (via Android intents and a localhost WebSocket) betw

MWA

Wallet Adapter

Infrastructure

A TypeScript/JavaScript library maintained by Solana Labs (now under the Anza umbrella) that provides a unified interfac

Wallet Standard

Infrastructure

A chain-agnostic TypeScript interface specification (maintained at github.com/wallet-standard/wallet-standard) that defi

Explorador Solana

Infrastructure

Web-based blockchain browsers that index and visualize Solana ledger data including transactions, accounts, blocks, vali

SolscanSolanaFM

Arweave

Infrastructure

A decentralized permanent storage protocol that uses a blockchain-like structure called the blockweave and a one-time up

IPFS

Infrastructure

A peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol that addresses content by cryptographic hash (CID) rather than location, so the same

Shadow Drive

Infrastructure

A decentralized, Solana-native storage network operated by GenesysGo that uses a proof-of-storage consensus among Shadow

GenesysGo

Clockwork

Infrastructure

A deprecated Solana on-chain automation protocol (by Clockwork Labs, now sunset) that allowed developers to schedule and

Priority Fee API

Infrastructure

An RPC API (primarily Helius's getPriorityFeeEstimate) that calculates optimal priority fee recommendations based on rea

getPriorityFeeEstimate

Program Automation

Infrastructure

The pattern of scheduling and triggering on-chain program instructions based on time intervals, cron expressions, or con

Enhanced Transactions (Helius)

Infrastructure

A Helius-specific API that returns enriched, human-readable transaction data by parsing raw Solana transaction instructi

getMultipleAccounts

Infrastructure

A Solana RPC method that fetches the account data for up to 100 public keys in a single request, returning an array of A

getLatestBlockhash

Infrastructure

A Solana RPC method that returns the most recent blockhash along with the last valid block height for that blockhash, pr

sendTransaction (RPC)

Infrastructure

The Solana RPC method that submits a fully signed, serialized transaction to the cluster for processing. The transaction

signatureSubscribe

Infrastructure

A Solana WebSocket subscription method that pushes a notification when a specific transaction signature reaches the requ

RPC Encoding

Infrastructure

The data serialization format used to represent account data in Solana RPC responses. Supported encodings include base58

Staked Connection

Infrastructure

An RPC connection routed through a validator or RPC node that holds delegated stake, granting the connection higher prio

Missing Signer Check

Security

A vulnerability where a program accepts an account in a privileged role (e.g., admin, authority, payer) without verifyin

Missing Owner Check

Security

A vulnerability where a program deserializes and trusts account data without first confirming that the account is owned

Arbitrary CPI

Security

A vulnerability where a program accepts an arbitrary program account from the caller and invokes it via Cross-Program In

PDA Substitution Attack

Security

A vulnerability where a program derives a PDA internally but accepts an externally supplied account as that PDA without

Account Reloading Attack

Security

A vulnerability in Anchor programs where a program reads an account's data before making a CPI call, the CPI modifies th

Type Cosplay

Security

A vulnerability, also called account confusion, where a program deserializes an account as type A when it actually conta

Reinitialization Attack

Security

A vulnerability where a program allows an already-initialized account to be initialized a second time, overwriting its s

Closing Accounts Vulnerability

Security

A vulnerability that arises when a program closes an account by zeroing its data and transferring lamports without setti

Account Revival Attack

Security

An exploit that resurrects an account that a program has logically closed within the same transaction by sending lamport

Overflow / Underflow de Inteiro

Security

A class of arithmetic vulnerabilities where an integer computation produces a result outside the bounds of its fixed-wid

Checked Math

Security

A family of Rust arithmetic methods — including checked_add, checked_sub, checked_mul, checked_div, and their saturating

Precision Loss / Rounding Errors

Security

A class of numerical vulnerability where integer division discards fractional remainders, causing systematic under-accou

Duplicate Mutable Accounts

Security

A vulnerability where the same account is passed twice in the accounts list for a single instruction under different arg

Bump Seed Canonicalization

Security

The requirement that, when deriving a Program Derived Address (PDA), a program always use the canonical bump — the highe

Sysvar Spoofing

Security

A vulnerability where a program retrieves a sysvar (such as Clock, Rent, or SlotHashes) by deserializing an account pass

Remaining Accounts Misuse

Security

A vulnerability arising from the use of ctx.remaining_accounts in Anchor (or unchecked trailing accounts in native progr

Front-Running

Security

An attack where an adversary observes a pending or not-yet-finalized transaction (e.g., a large swap or NFT mint) and su

Ataque Sandwich

Security

A form of MEV where an attacker places one transaction immediately before (front-run) and one immediately after (back-ru

Reentrância (Solana)

Security

In Solana's context, reentrancy refers to a scenario during a CPI call where the called program invokes back into the ca

Oracle Manipulation

Security

An attack in which an adversary artificially distorts the price or data reported by an on-chain oracle — most commonly b

Privilege Escalation

Security

A class of vulnerabilities where an attacker gains a higher level of authority than legitimately granted — for example,

Insufficient Account Constraints

Security

A broad vulnerability category in Anchor programs where the account struct's constraint annotations — such as has_one, c

Unsafe Deserialization

Security

A vulnerability where account data is deserialized into a Rust struct without validating that the data length, discrimin

Denial of Service (DoS)

Security

A class of attacks that prevent legitimate users from successfully executing transactions against a Solana program, eith

Auditoria de Segurança

Security

A formal, structured review of a Solana program's source code, architecture, and deployment configuration by experienced

Fuzzing (Trident)

Security

An automated testing technique that generates pseudo-random, mutation-based, or coverage-guided instruction sequences an

ZK-EVM

Security

A zero-knowledge virtual machine that generates cryptographic validity proofs for Ethereum-compatible smart contract exe

zkEVM

ZK Coprocessor

Security

An off-chain computation service that executes complex operations and returns results with zero-knowledge proofs of corr

ZK Data Coprocessor

Recursive Proofs

Security

A cryptographic technique where a zero-knowledge proof verifies the correctness of another proof, enabling incremental v

Proof RecursionProof Aggregation

Verifiable Build

Security

A reproducible build process that proves deployed on-chain program bytecode was compiled from specific public source cod

Immutable Program

Security

A Solana program whose upgrade authority has been set to None, permanently preventing any future bytecode changes. Once

Time-Lock

Security

A security mechanism that enforces a mandatory delay between proposing a privileged action (such as a program upgrade, t

Squads v4

Security

The latest version of the Squads multisig protocol on Solana, offering improved transaction batching, spending limits, t

Property-Based Testing

Security

A testing methodology where developers define properties (invariants) that must hold true for all valid inputs, and a te

Stateful Fuzzing

Security

An advanced fuzzing technique that maintains program state across iterations, generating sequences of instructions rathe

Reentrancy Guard

Security

A protective pattern that prevents a program from being invoked recursively through cross-program invocations, mitigatin

Audit Severity Levels

Security

A standardized classification system for security audit findings: Critical (immediate fund loss or protocol compromise,

Flash Loan Attack

Security

An exploit where an attacker borrows a large amount of tokens via an uncollateralized flash loan, uses the borrowed fund

OtterSec

Security

Leading Solana security audit firm that has audited major protocols including Jupiter, Marinade, Jito, and the Solana ru

Neodyme

Security

Security research firm specializing in Solana program auditing and vulnerability research. Published influential work on

Sec3 (formerly Soteria)

Security

Solana security platform providing automated vulnerability detection, real-time program monitoring, and audit services.

Soteria

Halborn

Security

Blockchain security company providing smart contract auditing, penetration testing, and security advisory services acros

Instruction Ordering Attack

Security

Exploit where an attacker crafts a transaction with instructions in a specific order to manipulate program state between

State Inconsistency

Security

Vulnerability where a program's on-chain state becomes internally contradictory, often due to partial updates, missing a

Rent Evasion

Security

Attack technique where a malicious actor attempts to circumvent Solana's rent mechanism by manipulating account lamport

Access Control Bypass

Security

Category of vulnerabilities where program authorization checks are insufficient or missing, allowing unauthorized users

Vulnerability Disclosure

Security

Process of responsibly reporting security flaws to affected parties before public disclosure. Solana has a bug bounty pr

Bug Bounty

Security

Security program offering financial rewards to researchers who find and responsibly report vulnerabilities. The Solana F

Framework Anchor

Dev Tools

The most popular framework for building Solana programs in Rust. Anchor provides macros (#[program], #[account], #[deriv

#[account] Macro (Anchor)

Dev Tools

The Anchor macro applied to structs to define on-chain account data layouts. `#[account]` auto-derives Borsh serializati

#[derive(Accounts)] (Anchor)

Dev Tools

The Anchor macro that defines the accounts struct for an instruction. Each field specifies an account with validation co

Anchor Constraints

Dev Tools

Declarative validation rules on Anchor account fields. Key constraints: `#[account(mut)]` (writable), `#[account(init, p

has_oneconstraintseeds

Anchor Error Codes

Dev Tools

Anchor's error handling system. `#[error_code]` defines an enum of custom errors (auto-numbered from 6000). `require!(co

error_coderequire!

Context<T> (Anchor)

Dev Tools

The `Context<T>` struct passed to every Anchor instruction handler, where T is the accounts struct. Fields: `ctx.account

anchor init / anchor build / anchor test

Dev Tools

Anchor CLI commands for project lifecycle. `anchor init <name>` scaffolds a new project (program, tests, Anchor.toml). `

Anchor Events (emit!)

Dev Tools

Anchor's event system using the `emit!()` macro. Events are defined with `#[event]` on structs and emitted as base64-enc

Seahorse (Python → Anchor)

Dev Tools

A Python-to-Anchor transpiler that lets developers write Solana programs in Python syntax and compiles them to Rust/Anch

Solana CLI

Dev Tools

The official command-line tool for interacting with Solana clusters. Key commands: `solana balance`, `solana transfer`,

solana-clisolana

solana-keygen

Dev Tools

A CLI tool for generating and managing Solana keypairs. `solana-keygen new` creates a keypair file at `~/.config/solana/

solana-test-validator

Dev Tools

A lightweight local Solana validator for development. Runs a single-node cluster on localhost:8899 (RPC) and localhost:8

Local Development (Localnet)

Dev Tools

The practice of developing and testing Solana programs against a local validator (solana-test-validator) or in-process t

Localnet

Bankrun (solana-bankrun)

Dev Tools

A fast Solana testing framework (solana-bankrun for TypeScript, bankrun for Rust) that runs tests against an in-process

LiteSVM

Dev Tools

A lightweight Solana VM for testing Rust programs. LiteSVM provides a minimal SVM environment that executes transactions

Testes (Programas Solana)

Dev Tools

The process of validating Solana programs through unit tests, integration tests, and fuzz testing. Common approaches: Ru

Solana Web3.js

Dev Tools

The official JavaScript/TypeScript SDK (@solana/web3.js v1) for building Solana clients. Provides classes: Connection (R

@solana/web3.js

Web3.js v2 (@solana/kit)

Dev Tools

The next-generation Solana TypeScript SDK (@solana/kit, formerly @solana/web3.js v2) featuring a modular, functional API

@solana/kitSolana Kit

Solana Rust SDK (solana-sdk)

Dev Tools

The Rust crate (solana-sdk) providing types and utilities for building Solana clients and programs. For on-chain program

solana-sdksolana-program

solana-program Crate

Dev Tools

The Rust crate (solana-program) providing the core types and syscalls for on-chain program development. It includes: ent

SPL Crates (spl-token, spl-associated-token-account)

Dev Tools

Rust crates providing client-side and on-chain interfaces for SPL programs. Key crates: `spl-token` (token instructions

Metaplex SDKs (Umi, JS SDK)

Dev Tools

Client libraries for interacting with Metaplex programs. Umi is the current framework-agnostic TypeScript SDK with plugi

Umi

Solana Playground (SolPG)

Dev Tools

A browser-based IDE (beta.solpg.io) for writing, building, testing, and deploying Solana programs without local toolchai

SolPG

cargo-build-sbf

Dev Tools

The Cargo subcommand that compiles Rust programs to Solana Bytecode Format (SBF). It invokes the Solana-specific LLVM to

cargo build-sbfcargo build-bpf

Solana Verify (solana-verifiable-build)

Dev Tools

A tool and standard for verifying that deployed on-chain program bytecode matches public source code. `solana-verify bui

Amman

Dev Tools

A testing toolkit by Metaplex that wraps solana-test-validator with additional features: account snapshots and restorati

Trident (Fuzzer)

Dev Tools

A fuzz testing framework for Solana programs built on Honggfuzz. Trident generates random instruction sequences and acco

solana-program-test

Dev Tools

A Rust testing framework in the solana-sdk that provides a BanksClient for in-process program testing. Programs are load

Squads (Multisig)

Dev Tools

A multisig protocol on Solana (Squads v3/v4) enabling M-of-N approval for transactions. Used to manage program upgrade a

Multisig

Dev Tools

An account controlled by multiple parties requiring M-of-N signatures to authorize actions. On Solana, multisig is imple

MagicBlock (Ephemeral Rollups)

Dev Tools

A framework for building on-chain games on Solana using Ephemeral Rollups. MagicBlock allows game state to temporarily m

Bolt (ECS Framework)

Dev Tools

An Entity Component System (ECS) framework by MagicBlock for building on-chain games on Solana. Bolt separates game data

BOLT ECS

Gaming on Solana

Dev Tools

The ecosystem of on-chain games and gaming infrastructure on Solana. Key technologies: MagicBlock (ephemeral rollups for

Solana Unity SDK

Dev Tools

A C# SDK integrating the Unity game engine with Solana, enabling game developers to interact with on-chain programs, man

Pinocchio

Dev Tools

A zero-dependency Rust framework for writing Solana programs that prioritizes performance and precise control over conve

Steel

Dev Tools

An opinionated Rust framework for writing Solana programs built on top of solana-program, exposing macros, functions, an

Codama

Dev Tools

A code generation toolchain that takes a Solana program's IDL and generates fully-typed client SDKs in multiple language

Codama SDK Generator

Kinobi

Dev Tools

A superset of the Solana IDL specification that enables automatic generation of program clients with full serialization

Shank

Dev Tools

A Rust macro-based tool for generating IDL files from native Solana programs that do not use Anchor. Shank provides attr

Anchor v0.31

Dev Tools

A major release (March 2025) of the Anchor framework introducing custom discriminators (overriding the default 8-byte di

Anchor 0.31.0

Solana Mobile Stack (SMS)

Dev Tools

A comprehensive mobile development toolkit for building Solana-native Android dApps, including an SDK for wallet integra

SMSSolana Mobile

Seeker (Solana Phone)

Dev Tools

The second-generation Solana mobile device with a native Seed Vault wallet, dApp Store 2.0, and a soulbound Seeker Genes

Chapter 2Solana Seeker

Formal Verification

Dev Tools

The use of mathematical proofs to verify that a smart contract's behavior matches its specification for all possible inp

FV

Invariant Testing

Dev Tools

A property-based testing approach where developers define invariants (properties that must always hold true) and a fuzze

Property-Based Testing

Symbolic Execution

Dev Tools

A program analysis technique that explores execution paths using symbolic variables instead of concrete inputs, building

Symbolic Analysis

AVM (Anchor Version Manager)

Dev Tools

A command-line tool for installing and managing multiple versions of the Anchor framework on a single machine. AVM allow

Anchor Version Manager

Anchor.toml

Dev Tools

The configuration file at the root of every Anchor project that defines program IDs, cluster endpoints, wallet paths, te

#[account(zero_copy)] (Anchor)

Dev Tools

An Anchor attribute applied to account structs to enable zero-copy deserialization, where account data is accessed direc

init_if_needed (Anchor Constraint)

Dev Tools

An Anchor account constraint that creates and initializes an account only if it does not already exist, skipping initial

has_one Constraint (Anchor)

Dev Tools

An Anchor validation constraint that asserts a field stored in one account matches the pubkey of another account in the

UncheckedAccount (Anchor)

Dev Tools

An Anchor account type (UncheckedAccount<'info>) that performs no automatic validation — no owner check, no discriminato

AccountInfo wrapper

InterfaceAccount (Anchor)

Dev Tools

An Anchor account type for CPI interactions with programs that implement a defined interface, allowing a single account

Mollusk

Dev Tools

A lightweight SVM testing harness that executes Solana program instructions directly without spinning up a validator or

Surfpool

Dev Tools

A local Solana development environment that serves as an alternative to solana-test-validator, featuring hot reload capa

Web3.js v2 Kit (@solana/kit utilities)

Dev Tools

A collection of utility functions and helpers built on top of @solana/kit (Web3.js v2) that simplify common Solana devel

Poseidon (TypeScript-to-Anchor Transpiler)

Dev Tools

A transpiler that allows developers to write Solana programs in TypeScript and compiles them to Rust/Anchor code. Poseid

solana program deploy

Dev Tools

The Solana CLI command for deploying programs to the network, replacing the older solana deploy command. Usage: solana p

Solana Explorer

Dev Tools

The official Solana Foundation block explorer at explorer.solana.com providing transaction details, account inspection,

Anchor Workspace

Dev Tools

The project structure and configuration defined by Anchor.toml that organizes Solana program development. Includes progr

Program Test Framework (solana-program-test)

Dev Tools

Solana's built-in testing framework that spins up a lightweight BanksClient runtime to execute programs in an isolated e

IDL Generation

Dev Tools

Process of producing an Interface Definition Language file from a Solana program's source code. Anchor auto-generates ID

Account Deserializer

Dev Tools

Tool or library that converts raw on-chain account bytes into structured data using program-specific schemas. Anchor pro

Quasar

Dev Tools

A Rust framework for building Solana programs that combines Anchor-like developer ergonomics with lower-level performanc

Golana

Dev Tools

An experimental toolchain that enables writing Solana programs in Go by compiling Go source code to SBF bytecode via a T

Mainnet Beta

Network

Solana's primary production cluster where real SOL and real economic activity occur; the "beta" designation reflects the

Devnet

Network

A persistent public Solana cluster intended for application development and testing, running the same software version a

Testnet

Network

A public Solana cluster used primarily by the Solana core team and validators to test new software releases, performance

TPS (Transações por Segundo)

Network

The rate at which a Solana cluster processes and commits transactions; Solana's theoretical maximum exceeds 65,000 TPS d

TPS

Parallel Transaction Execution

Network

Solana's ability to process multiple transactions simultaneously by analyzing their account access lists and executing n

Account Locking (Read/Write)

Network

The mechanism by which Solana's scheduler reserves access to accounts for the duration of a transaction's execution, gra

Taxa Base

Network

The fixed, non-negotiable minimum fee charged per transaction signature on Solana, currently set at 5,000 lamports (0.00

Taxa de Prioridade

Network

An optional additional fee paid on top of the base fee to increase the likelihood that a transaction is processed quickl

Compute Unit Price

Taxa de Transação

Network

The total SOL cost to submit a transaction on Solana, composed of the base fee (5,000 lamports per signature) plus any o

Fee Market (Local/Global)

Network

Solana operates a local fee market rather than a global one: priority fee competition is scoped to transactions that con

Stake-Weighted QoS (SWQoS)

Network

A Quality of Service system introduced in Solana that allocates TPU packet bandwidth to staked validators proportionally

SWQoS

QUIC Protocol

Network

The UDP-based transport protocol adopted by Solana as its primary transaction submission protocol, replacing raw UDP to

QUIC

MEV (Valor Máximo Extraível)

Network

The profit a block producer (leader) or sophisticated trader can extract by controlling the ordering, inclusion, or excl

MEV

Jito (MEV Infrastructure)

Network

A Solana MEV infrastructure project by Jito Labs that operates a modified validator client (jito-solana), a Block Engine

Jito Labs

Bundle (Jito)

Network

An atomic group of up to five transactions submitted together through Jito's Block Engine, where either all transactions

Tip (Jito)

Network

A SOL payment made by a searcher to a Jito tip account as part of a bundle submission, used to compensate the leader val

Block Engine (Jito)

Network

Jito's off-chain infrastructure component that receives bundles from MEV searchers, simulates them against the current c

Scheduler

Network

The component within Solana's TPU pipeline responsible for ordering transactions from the banking stage's queues, acquir

Banking Stage

Network

The critical TPU pipeline stage in which Solana validators execute transactions, update account state, and produce entri

Transaction Landing

Network

The outcome of a transaction being successfully included and confirmed in a Solana block, as opposed to being dropped, e

Transaction Retry / Rebroadcast

Network

The practice of resubmitting a transaction multiple times until it lands or its blockhash expires, necessary because Sol

Blockhash (Recent)

Network

A 32-byte hash derived from the bank's state at a given slot, included in every Solana transaction to prove the transact

Durable Nonce

Network

A mechanism that replaces the short-lived recent blockhash in a transaction with a nonce value stored in a dedicated on-

Offline Signing

Network

The practice of signing a Solana transaction on an air-gapped or disconnected device and then broadcasting the signed tr

Airdrop (Devnet/Testnet)

Network

The process of receiving free, valueless SOL on Devnet or Testnet via the Solana CLI (`solana airdrop`) or public faucet

Inflação

Network

Solana's protocol-level mechanism for issuing new SOL to reward validators and stakers, starting at an initial annual in

Staking Rewards

Network

SOL earned by validators and their delegators each epoch as compensation for participating in consensus and securing the

Slashing

Network

The punitive reduction of a validator's stake as a penalty for provable misbehavior such as double-signing or equivocati

Network Congestion

Network

A state in which the volume of transaction submissions to Solana leaders exceeds available block space or processing cap

Vote Transaction

Network

A special-purpose transaction submitted by each validator every slot to record its vote on the current fork of the block

Skip Rate

Network

The percentage of assigned leader slots in which a validator fails to produce a block, either due to being offline, misc

Solana Runtime v2

Network

The next-generation execution environment under development by Solana Labs to replace the original runtime with a more m

Token Extensions (Network Impact)

Network

The aggregate effect on Solana network resources — primarily compute units and account space — introduced by Token Exten

Session Keys

Network

Ephemeral keypairs with scoped permissions and time limits that allow users to delegate transaction signing to a tempora

Ephemeral Keys

Confirmation Time

Network

The wallclock duration between a transaction being submitted and achieving a desired commitment level. On Solana, proces

Cooldown Period

Network

The number of epochs after stake deactivation during which the staked SOL remains locked and cannot be withdrawn. During

Light Client

Network

A blockchain client that verifies a moderate amount of cluster data to confirm transaction validity without replaying th

Nakamoto Coefficient

Network

The minimum number of independent entities (validators, mining pools, or staking providers) that would need to collude t

Node Count

Network

The total number of validators participating in a Solana cluster at a given time. Node count is a measure of network dec

Skipped Slot

Network

A slot in which the assigned leader validator fails to produce a block, resulting in no entries being added to the ledge

Thin Client

Network

A blockchain client that trusts the cluster's communication without independently verifying transaction validity, relyin

Vote Credit

Network

A reward tally credited to a validator's vote account each time one of its votes reaches the root (becomes finalized). V

Warmup Period

Network

The number of epochs after stake delegation during which the delegated SOL progressively becomes active and eligible for

TPU Client

Network

A client library that sends transactions directly to the current leader validator's Transaction Processing Unit (TPU) po

TpuClient

TPU Forwarding

Network

The mechanism by which non-leader validators forward incoming transactions to the current slot leader's TPU port so they

Epoch Schedule

Network

The configuration that defines the length of an epoch in slots and governs how epoch boundaries are calculated on a Sola

Local Fee Market

Network

Solana's per-account fee pricing model where priority fee competition is scoped to transactions contending for the same

Validator Commission

Network

The percentage of staking rewards that a validator retains before distributing the remainder to its delegators, configur

Inflation Rate

Network

The annualized rate at which new SOL tokens are minted by the protocol to fund staking rewards. Solana launched with an

Terminal Inflation Rate

Network

The long-term floor for Solana's annual SOL issuance rate, set at 1.5% per year. Once the decreasing inflation schedule

Stake Activation

Network

The process by which newly delegated stake becomes active and begins earning staking rewards. After a user delegates SOL

Stake Deactivation

Network

The process of unstaking SOL from a validator, which requires a cooldown period of one epoch before the SOL can be withd

Searcher (MEV)

Network

An MEV actor that monitors on-chain state and pending transactions to identify profitable opportunities such as arbitrag

Backrunning

Network

An MEV strategy where a searcher places their transaction immediately after a target transaction in the same block to pr

Block Space Auction

Network

The competitive process by which transactions and bundles bid for inclusion in a block through priority fees and Jito ti

MEV Protection

Network

Mechanisms and tools designed to shield users from harmful MEV extraction such as sandwich attacks and frontrunning. On

Private Transaction

Network

A transaction sent directly to the current block producer or through a private relay rather than being broadcast through

Bundle Simulation

Network

The process of executing a Jito bundle against the current chain state in a sandboxed environment to verify that all tra

Blockchain

Blockchain Geral

A distributed, append-only ledger that records transactions in cryptographically linked blocks. Each block contains a ha

Mecanismo de Consenso

Blockchain Geral

The protocol by which nodes in a distributed network agree on the current state of the ledger. Common mechanisms include

Consensus Algorithm

Prova de Participação (PoS)

Blockchain Geral

A consensus mechanism where validators are selected to produce blocks based on the amount of cryptocurrency they have st

PoS

Prova de Trabalho (PoW)

Blockchain Geral

A consensus mechanism where miners compete to solve computationally expensive puzzles to produce blocks and earn rewards

PoWMining

Livro-Razão Distribuído

Blockchain Geral

A database replicated and synchronized across multiple nodes in a network without central administration. All participan

DLT

Hash Function (Cryptographic)

Blockchain Geral

A one-way mathematical function that maps arbitrary-length input to a fixed-size output (digest). Properties: determinis

HashSHA-256Keccak

Merkle Tree

Blockchain Geral

A binary tree where each leaf node is a hash of data and each internal node is the hash of its two children. The root ha

Hash Tree

Contrato Inteligente

Blockchain Geral

Self-executing code deployed on a blockchain that automatically enforces the terms of an agreement when conditions are m

Contract

Gas

Blockchain Geral

A unit measuring the computational effort required to execute operations on a blockchain. On Ethereum, gas is priced in

Transaction Fee

Blockchain Geral

The cost paid by the sender to have a transaction processed and included in a block. Fees compensate validators/miners f

Block Time

Blockchain Geral

The average time between consecutive blocks being produced. Bitcoin: ~10 minutes, Ethereum: ~12 seconds, Solana: ~400ms.

Throughput (TPS)

Blockchain Geral

The number of transactions a blockchain can process per second. Theoretical TPS is often much higher than sustained real

TPSTransactions Per Second

Scalability

Blockchain Geral

A blockchain's ability to handle increasing transaction volume without degrading performance or decentralization. The sc

Layer 1 (L1)

Blockchain Geral

The base blockchain network that provides consensus, data availability, and execution. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana are

L1

Layer 2 (L2)

Blockchain Geral

A scaling solution built on top of a Layer 1 blockchain that processes transactions off-chain while inheriting the secur

L2

Rollup

Blockchain Geral

A Layer 2 scaling technique that executes transactions off-chain, bundles them, and posts compressed data back to L1. Op

Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT)

Blockchain Geral

The ability of a distributed system to reach consensus despite some nodes behaving arbitrarily (maliciously or failing).

BFT

Finality (Blockchain)

Blockchain Geral

The guarantee that a confirmed transaction is irreversible and cannot be altered. Probabilistic finality (Bitcoin) means

Staking

Blockchain Geral

The process of locking cryptocurrency as collateral to participate in network consensus (validation) or to earn rewards.

Slashing

Blockchain Geral

A penalty mechanism in Proof of Stake systems where validators lose a portion of their staked tokens for provable misbeh

Bridge (Cross-Chain)

Blockchain Geral

A protocol that enables transferring assets or data between different blockchains. Bridges use mechanisms like lock-and-

Cross-Chain Bridge

EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine)

Blockchain Geral

The stack-based virtual machine that executes smart contracts on Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains (Polygon, Avalanche,

EVM

Solidity

Blockchain Geral

The primary programming language for Ethereum smart contracts. Solidity is statically typed, supports inheritance, and c

Blockchain Geral

A computer running blockchain client software that maintains a copy of the ledger and participates in the network. Node

Imutabilidade

Blockchain Geral

The property that once data is written to a blockchain, it cannot be altered or deleted. Immutability is enforced by cry

Block Explorer

Blockchain Geral

A web application that indexes and displays blockchain data in a human-readable format. Explorers show transaction detai

Testnet / Devnet

Blockchain Geral

Non-production blockchain networks used for development and testing. Tokens on these networks have no monetary value and

Mainnet

Blockchain Geral

The production blockchain network where real-value transactions occur. Solana's production network is 'mainnet-beta'. De

DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization)

Blockchain Geral

An organization governed by smart contracts and token-holder voting rather than traditional management structures. Membe

DAO

Governance Token

Blockchain Geral

A token that grants holders voting power over protocol decisions. Governance tokens enable decentralized control of DeFi

Airdrop

Blockchain Geral

A distribution of tokens to wallet addresses, typically as a reward for early usage, community participation, or ecosyst

Interoperability

Blockchain Geral

The ability of different blockchains to communicate and share data or assets. Achieved through bridges (Wormhole), messa

Sybil Resistance

Blockchain Geral

A system's ability to prevent one entity from creating multiple fake identities to gain disproportionate influence. In b

Modular Blockchain

Blockchain Geral

A blockchain architecture that separates core functions (execution, consensus, data availability, settlement) into speci

Modular Architecture

Data Availability (DA)

Blockchain Geral

The guarantee that a block's transaction data has been published and can be downloaded by any network participant. In mo

DADA Layer

Celestia

Blockchain Geral

The first modular data availability network, launched in October 2023, that separates data availability and consensus fr

Account Abstraction

Blockchain Geral

A design pattern that replaces the rigid externally-owned account (EOA) model with programmable smart contract wallets c

AAERC-4337Smart Account

Blob Transaction (EIP-4844)

Blockchain Geral

An Ethereum transaction type introduced in the Dencun upgrade (March 2024) that carries binary large objects (blobs) of

BlobEIP-4844

Proto-Danksharding

Blockchain Geral

An intermediate Ethereum scaling upgrade (EIP-4844) that introduces blob-carrying transactions as a stepping stone towar

Dencun

Based Rollup

Blockchain Geral

A rollup whose transaction sequencing is driven by the Layer 1 base chain's proposers rather than a dedicated centralize

L1-Sequenced Rollup

Sequencer

Blockchain Geral

The entity responsible for ordering, batching, and submitting transactions in a Layer 2 rollup. Most rollups currently u

Rollup Sequencer

Shared Sequencing

Blockchain Geral

An infrastructure layer that replaces individual rollup sequencers with a decentralized network providing ordering-as-a-

Shared Sequencer Network

Preconfirmation

Blockchain Geral

A credible, collateral-backed promise from a block proposer or sequencer that a transaction will be included in a future

Preconf

Passkey / WebAuthn Wallet

Blockchain Geral

A blockchain wallet that uses the WebAuthn/FIDO2 standard for authentication via biometrics (fingerprint, face) or hardw

PasskeyWebAuthn Wallet

ERC-6551 (Token-Bound Accounts)

Blockchain Geral

An Ethereum standard that assigns a smart contract account (wallet) to every ERC-721 NFT, enabling NFTs to own other tok

TBAToken-Bound Account

Bitcoin

Blockchain Geral

The first decentralized cryptocurrency network, launched in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, using a Proof-of-

BTC

UTXO Model

Blockchain Geral

The accounting model used by Bitcoin (and derived chains like Litecoin and Zcash) where balances are represented as a se

Unspent Transaction OutputUTXO

Bitcoin Script

Blockchain Geral

Bitcoin's stack-based, intentionally non-Turing-complete scripting language used to define spending conditions for trans

Script

SegWit (Segregated Witness)

Blockchain Geral

A Bitcoin soft fork activated in August 2017 (BIP 141) that separates transaction signature data (witness) from the tran

Segregated WitnessBIP 141

Taproot

Blockchain Geral

A Bitcoin soft fork activated in November 2021 (BIPs 340-342) introducing Schnorr signatures for efficient key/signature

BIP 340SchnorrMASTTapscript

Lightning Network

Blockchain Geral

A Layer 2 payment channel network built on Bitcoin that enables near-instant, low-cost transactions by conducting most a

LightningLN

Bitcoin Ordinals

Blockchain Geral

A protocol created by Casey Rodarmor in January 2023 that assigns a unique serial number (ordinal) to each individual sa

OrdinalsInscriptions

BRC-20

Blockchain Geral

An experimental fungible token standard on Bitcoin using Ordinals inscriptions in JSON format to deploy, mint, and trans

BRC20

Runes

Blockchain Geral

A Bitcoin fungible token protocol created by Casey Rodarmor that launched at block 840,000 on April 20, 2024, coinciding

Bitcoin RunesRunes Protocol

Bitcoin Halving

Blockchain Geral

A programmatic event occurring every 210,000 blocks (~4 years) that reduces the Bitcoin block reward by 50%, enforcing a

Halvening

Proof-of-Work Mining

Blockchain Geral

The process by which miners expend computational resources to find a nonce producing a block header hash below the curre

MiningBitcoin MiningPoW Mining

Mempool

Blockchain Geral

The memory pool maintained by each blockchain node containing unconfirmed transactions that have been validated but not

Memory PoolTransaction Pool

Satoshi

Blockchain Geral

The smallest indivisible unit of Bitcoin, equal to 0.00000001 BTC (one hundred-millionth of a bitcoin), named after Bitc

satsats

Bitcoin Layer 2

Blockchain Geral

Scaling and programmability solutions built on top of Bitcoin's base layer that extend its functionality while inheritin

Bitcoin L2

BitVM

Blockchain Geral

A computing paradigm proposed by Robin Linus in October 2023 that enables verification of arbitrary computations on Bitc

Bitcoin Virtual Machine

OP_CAT

Blockchain Geral

A proposed Bitcoin opcode (BIP 347) that would reintroduce byte-string concatenation to Tapscript, originally disabled b

BIP 347

Zcash

Blockchain Geral

A privacy-focused cryptocurrency launched in October 2016 that pioneered the use of zk-SNARKs to enable fully shielded t

ZEC

Shielded Transaction

Blockchain Geral

A Zcash transaction where sender address, receiver address, and amount are encrypted using zk-SNARKs, providing cryptogr

Private Transaction (Zcash)

Viewing Key

Blockchain Geral

A cryptographic key in Zcash enabling selective disclosure of shielded transaction information without granting spending

Full Viewing KeyFVKIVK

Unified Address

Blockchain Geral

A Zcash address format (ZIP 316) that bundles multiple receiver types (transparent, Sapling, Orchard) into a single 'u1'

UAZIP 316

Zcash Sapling

Blockchain Geral

A major Zcash protocol upgrade activated in October 2018 that reduced proof generation from ~40 seconds to ~2 seconds an

Sapling

Turnstile Mechanism

Blockchain Geral

A Zcash consensus-level auditing mechanism that maintains supply integrity across shielded value pools by publicly track

Turnstile

Native Token

Blockchain Geral

The base cryptocurrency of a blockchain network that is used to pay transaction fees, participate in consensus (staking)

Point (Validator Rewards)

Blockchain Geral

A weighted credit unit used in Solana's validator reward calculation regime. Points represent the product of a validator

Diversidade de Clientes

Blockchain Geral

The practice of maintaining multiple independent validator client implementations for a blockchain network to reduce the

Deterministic Execution

Blockchain Geral

The property that given identical inputs and initial state, a program will always produce the exact same output and stat

Economic Finality

Blockchain Geral

A practical finality guarantee where reversing a confirmed transaction would require an attacker to forfeit or spend mor

BLS Signature

Blockchain Geral

A digital signature scheme (Boneh-Lynn-Shacham) based on bilinear pairings over elliptic curves that uniquely enables si

Boneh-Lynn-Shacham

On-Curve / Off-Curve

Blockchain Geral

In elliptic curve cryptography, a point is 'on-curve' if it satisfies the curve equation (e.g., Ed25519) and can serve a

Clearing and Settlement

Blockchain Geral

Two phases of completing a financial transaction. Clearing: reconciling orders and calculating net obligations. Settleme

Clearing and Settlement

DvP (Delivery vs Payment)

Blockchain Geral

Settlement mechanism ensuring security delivery occurs simultaneously and conditionally with payment. Blockchain's atomi

Delivery vs PaymentDvP

CSD (Central Securities Depository)

Blockchain Geral

Institution holding securities in electronic form as central ownership registry. Examples: DTCC (US), Euroclear (Europe)

Central Securities DepositoryCSD

Post-Trade Processing

Blockchain Geral

All activities after trade execution: confirmation, clearing, settlement, custody, reconciliation. Traditional post-trad

Omnibus Account

Blockchain Geral

Account pooling multiple clients' assets under one custodian name, with internal records tracking individual shares. Exp

Omnibus vs Segregated

Blockchain Trilemma

Blockchain Geral

Concept articulated by Vitalik Buterin that blockchains can optimize for only two of three properties: decentralization,

Liveness and Safety

Blockchain Geral

Two fundamental guarantees in distributed systems. Safety means the system never produces incorrect results (no double-s

LivenessSafety

Sharding

Blockchain Geral

Scaling technique that partitions blockchain state and processing across multiple parallel chains (shards), each handlin

State Channel

Blockchain Geral

Layer-2 scaling technique where participants open a channel, conduct many off-chain transactions between themselves, the

Validator Economics

Blockchain Geral

The financial model governing validator profitability including staking rewards (inflation), transaction fee revenue, ME

Web3

Web3

The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain technology, where users own their data, identity, and digital

dApp (Aplicação Descentralizada)

Web3

An application with its backend logic running on a blockchain as smart contracts rather than centralized servers. dApps

dAppDecentralized App

Carteira

Web3

Software or hardware that manages cryptographic keys and enables users to sign transactions, view balances, and interact

Crypto Wallet

Frase Semente (Mnemônico)

Web3

A 12 or 24-word human-readable backup of a wallet's master private key, generated using BIP-39 standard. The seed phrase

MnemonicRecovery PhraseSecret Phrase

DeFi (Finanças Descentralizadas)

Web3

Financial services built on blockchain smart contracts that operate without traditional intermediaries (banks, brokers).

DeFi

TVL (Total Value Locked)

Web3

The total value of cryptocurrency deposited in a DeFi protocol's smart contracts, measured in USD. TVL indicates a proto

TVL

NFT (Conceito Geral)

Web3

A unique, non-interchangeable digital token representing ownership of a specific asset—artwork, collectibles, music, gam

Non-Fungible Token

On-Chain vs Off-Chain

Web3

On-chain: data or logic stored and executed directly on the blockchain, providing maximum transparency and immutability

Auto-Custódia

Web3

The practice of personally controlling your cryptographic private keys rather than entrusting them to a third party (exc

DEX (General Concept)

Web3

A decentralized exchange allowing peer-to-peer token trading without a centralized order book or custodian. Users trade

CEX (Centralized Exchange)

Web3

A traditional cryptocurrency exchange operated by a company that custodies user funds and matches orders on internal sys

CEX

MEV (Maximal Extractable Value)

Web3

The profit validators/block producers can extract by reordering, inserting, or censoring transactions within a block. ME

MEV

Token Standard

Web3

A specification defining how tokens are created and managed on a blockchain. Ethereum: ERC-20 (fungible), ERC-721 (NFT),

Composabilidade

Web3

The ability of blockchain protocols to interact with and build upon each other like building blocks ('money legos'). A l

Sem Permissão

Web3

A system that anyone can participate in without requiring approval from a central authority. Permissionless blockchains

Sem Confiança

Web3

A system where participants don't need to trust each other or a central authority because rules are enforced by code and

RPC (Remote Procedure Call)

Web3

The API interface for interacting with a blockchain node. Clients send JSON-RPC requests to read account state, submit t

Gas / CU Optimization

Web3

The practice of minimizing computational costs in smart contracts to reduce transaction fees and fit within resource lim

Rug Pull

Web3

A crypto scam where project creators abandon a project after accumulating user funds, typically by draining liquidity po

Faucet

Web3

A service that distributes free tokens on test networks (devnet/testnet) for development and testing. Solana's CLI inclu

Wormhole

Web3

The primary cross-chain messaging and bridge protocol for Solana, enabling asset transfers between Solana, Ethereum, and

Decentralized Identity (DID)

Web3

A W3C standard for self-sovereign digital identifiers created, owned, and controlled by the individual rather than a cen

DIDSelf-Sovereign Identity

Verifiable Credentials

Web3

Cryptographically signed digital attestations representing identity claims (age, KYC status, certification) that can be

VCDigital Credentials

SocialFi

Web3

The intersection of social media and decentralized finance, where social interactions, content creation, and community e

Social FinanceDeSoc

Farcaster

Web3

A decentralized social media protocol where core identity (Farcaster IDs) is registered on-chain via smart contracts on

APY (Annual Percentage Yield)

Web3

The real rate of return earned on a deposit or investment over one year, including the effect of compounding interest. U

APY

APR (Annual Percentage Rate)

Web3

The simple annual interest rate earned on a deposit or paid on a loan, without accounting for compounding. APR represent

APR

Yield / Return

Web3

The profit earned from participating in DeFi activities such as providing liquidity, lending tokens, staking, or farming

YieldReturn

DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

Web3

A widely used crypto community phrase encouraging individuals to independently investigate projects, tokens, and protoco

DYOR

Whale

Web3

An individual or entity holding a very large amount of a particular cryptocurrency or token, enough to potentially influ

On-Ramp / Off-Ramp

Web3

Services that allow users to convert between traditional fiat currency (USD, EUR, etc.) and cryptocurrency, and vice ver

Fiat On-RampFiat Off-Ramp

KYC (Know Your Customer)

Web3

Identity verification procedures required by financial regulations that involve confirming a user's real-world identity

KYCKnow Your Customer

Smart Contract Risk

Web3

The risk that bugs, logic errors, or exploitable vulnerabilities in on-chain program code could lead to loss of user fun

Counterparty Risk

Web3

The risk that the other party in a financial arrangement fails to meet their obligations, resulting in a loss. In crypto

Portfolio Tracker

Web3

A tool or application that monitors and displays the value of your cryptocurrency holdings across multiple wallets, chai

Revoke Approval

Web3

The act of removing a previously granted token spending permission from a program or delegate, preventing it from transf

Token Approval

Web3

The permission granted to a program or delegate address to spend a specified amount of tokens from your account on your

Cold Storage

Web3

The practice of keeping cryptocurrency private keys completely offline, disconnected from the internet, to protect them

Cold Wallet

Hot Wallet

Web3

A cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet, enabling quick and convenient access for sending, receiving,

HODL

Web3

A crypto slang term originating from a 2013 Bitcoin forum typo of 'hold,' now a backronym for 'Hold On for Dear Life.' I

Degen

Web3

Short for 'degenerate,' a self-adopted label in crypto culture for someone who pursues high-risk, high-reward strategies

FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)

Web3

The anxiety-driven urge to buy a token or enter a position because its price is rising rapidly and others appear to be p

FOMO

FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt)

Web3

Negative or misleading information spread about a cryptocurrency, protocol, or the broader market, whether intentionally

FUD

Protocol (DeFi)

Web3

A set of smart contracts deployed on-chain that together provide a specific decentralized financial service such as lend

DeFi Protocol

GM

Web3

Short for 'Good morning.' A universal crypto greeting used across Twitter and Discord regardless of actual time of day.

Ser

Web3

An ironic phonetic spelling of 'sir' used sarcastically or affectionately in crypto discussions. Often appears in phrase

Rekt

Web3

Derived from 'wrecked.' Describes suffering a large financial loss from a liquidated leveraged trade, rug pull, exploit,

NGMI

Web3

Acronym for 'Not Gonna Make It.' Used to mock someone for a bad decision, weak conviction, or selling at the wrong time.

NGMI

WAGMI

Web3

Acronym for 'We're All Gonna Make It.' An expression of collective optimism and community solidarity used during bull ma

WAGMI

Probably Nothing

Web3

A heavily ironic phrase meaning the exact opposite — that something is very significant. Used when sharing a bullish sig

Aping In

Web3

Buying a token or entering a DeFi position quickly with little or no research, driven by FOMO, social pressure, or excit

Ape In

Bagholder

Web3

Someone stuck holding a depreciating asset, either refusing to sell at a loss or having missed their exit opportunity. A

Diamond Hands

Web3

Holding a position through extreme price volatility without selling, implying conviction and psychological resilience. T

Paper Hands

Web3

Selling a position too early, especially during a temporary price dip, out of fear or impatience. A pejorative counterpa

CT (Crypto Twitter)

Web3

Short for Crypto Twitter — the community of traders, developers, influencers, and enthusiasts on Twitter/X discussing cr

Crypto Twitter

Alpha

Web3

Exclusive, actionable, or early information that others do not yet have. 'Dropping alpha' means sharing a token tip, tra

Flipping

Web3

Buying an asset with the intent to sell it quickly at a higher price rather than holding long-term. Common in NFT launch

Mooning

Web3

Describes a token's price increasing dramatically and rapidly. 'When moon?' is the canonical impatient question asked by

Exit Liquidity

Web3

Describes retail buyers who purchase a token while insiders or early holders sell, unknowingly providing the liquidity f

SOL Maxi

Web3

Someone exclusively bullish on Solana and dismissive of other blockchains, believing Solana will dominate the smart cont

Solana Maxi

Solana Summer

Web3

Reference to mid-to-late 2021 when Solana experienced explosive growth in TVL, NFT launches, developer adoption, and SOL

OPOS

Web3

Acronym for 'Only Possible on Solana.' A community phrase highlighting features or applications that cannot be replicate

Only Possible on SolanaOPOS

LFG

Web3

Acronym for 'Let's F***ing Go.' An expression of intense excitement about a launch, price movement, milestone, or announ

LFG

LFB

Web3

Acronym for 'Let's F***ing Build.' A builder-culture rallying cry emphasizing shipping code and creating products over s

LFB

Supercycle

Web3

The thesis that the current or upcoming crypto bull market will be unusually large and prolonged, breaking historical fo

Jeet

Web3

Someone who sells their position too early, often immediately after launch or at the first sign of a price pump. 'Don't

Sniping

Web3

Buying a token immediately at launch using automated bots that detect pool creation events and execute buy transactions

Snipe

Trading Bot

Web3

An automated program that executes cryptocurrency trades without manual intervention. Bots range from simple snipers tha

Bot

Sweep the Floor

Web3

Buying all available NFTs listed at or near the floor price of a collection in a single coordinated purchasing spree. Fl

Delist (NFT)

Web3

Removing an NFT from sale on a marketplace by canceling its listing. Mass delistings during bull markets signal that hol

Wash Trading

Web3

Practice of simultaneously buying and selling the same asset to artificially inflate trading volume. Common in NFT marke

Pump and Dump

Web3

Market manipulation scheme where promoters accumulate a low-cap token, artificially inflate its price through coordinate

Shilling

Web3

Aggressively promoting a cryptocurrency or NFT project, often with undisclosed financial interest. Shillers may be paid

Memecoin

Web3

A cryptocurrency created around internet memes, jokes, or cultural themes rather than technical utility. On Solana, meme

Gas Wars

Web3

Situation where users compete by bidding up transaction fees to get their transactions included first, typically during

Custodial vs Non-Custodial

Web3

Distinction between services that hold users' private keys (custodial — exchanges like Coinbase) versus tools where user

CustodialNon-Custodial

Multisig Wallet

Web3

A wallet requiring multiple private key signatures (e.g., 2-of-3, 3-of-5) to authorize transactions, used by teams and D

Hardware Wallet

Web3

A physical device (Ledger, Trezor) that stores private keys offline in a secure element chip, signing transactions witho

Copy Trading

Web3

Strategy where users automatically replicate the on-chain trades of other wallets in real time. On Solana, copy trading

Impersonation Scam

Web3

Fraud where attackers pose as known projects, influencers, or support staff to steal funds. Common vectors include fake

Rust

Programação

A systems programming language emphasizing memory safety, zero-cost abstractions, and concurrency without a garbage coll

TypeScript

Programação

A statically typed superset of JavaScript that compiles to plain JavaScript. TypeScript adds type annotations, interface

JavaScript

Programação

The ubiquitous scripting language for web development, running in browsers and Node.js. JavaScript is dynamically typed

Node.js

Programação

A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine that enables server-side JavaScript execution. Node.js uses an event-dr

API (Application Programming Interface)

Programação

A defined interface through which software components communicate. REST APIs use HTTP methods (GET, POST) with JSON payl

API

JSON-RPC

Programação

A stateless, lightweight remote procedure call protocol using JSON encoding. Clients send a JSON object with method name

SDK (Software Development Kit)

Programação

A collection of libraries, tools, and documentation for building applications on a specific platform. Solana SDKs includ

SDK

CLI (Command-Line Interface)

Programação

A text-based interface for interacting with software through terminal commands. Solana provides the `solana` CLI for acc

CLI

Base58 / Base58Check

Programação

A binary-to-text encoding scheme used by Solana (and Bitcoin) for representing public keys and signatures as human-reada

Base58Base64

Idempotency

Programação

The property where performing an operation multiple times produces the same result as performing it once. Critical in bl

Concurrency / Parallelism

Programação

Concurrency: structuring a program to handle multiple tasks that may overlap in time. Parallelism: executing multiple ta

CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Deployment)

Programação

Automated pipelines that build, test, and deploy code when changes are pushed. For Solana programs: CI runs `anchor buil

CI/CD

Open Source

Programação

Software with publicly available source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and distribute. Most Solana infrastructure

Git

Programação

A distributed version control system for tracking code changes across development teams. Essential for Solana developmen

Docker

Programação

A platform for packaging applications into lightweight, portable containers that include all dependencies. In Solana dev

Criptografia

Programação

The process of converting plaintext data into ciphertext that can only be read with the correct decryption key. Symmetri

Criptografia de Chave Pública

Programação

A cryptographic system using mathematically linked key pairs: a public key (shared freely) and a private key (kept secre

Asymmetric Cryptography

Event-Driven Architecture

Programação

A software design pattern where the flow of the program is determined by events (state changes, messages, user actions).

Account Model vs UTXO Model

Programação

Two models for tracking blockchain state. Account model (Solana, Ethereum): each account has a balance and state that is

UTXO

Cron (Time-Based Scheduling)

Programação

A time-based job scheduling concept originating from Unix systems, where tasks are defined to run at specific intervals

Cron JobCron Expression

Zero-Copy

Programação

A memory access pattern where data is read or manipulated directly from its original buffer location without allocating

Little-Endian

Programação

A byte ordering convention where the least significant byte is stored at the lowest memory address. Solana uses little-e

ELF Binary

Programação

Executable and Linkable Format — the binary format used for deployed Solana programs. Rust source code is compiled via c

ELFShared Object

Fixed-Point Arithmetic

Programação

A method of representing fractional numbers using integers with an implicit decimal point at a fixed position, avoiding

WebAssembly (WASM)

Programação

A portable binary instruction format designed as a compilation target for high-level languages, enabling near-native exe

WASM

Monorepo

Programação

A software development strategy where multiple related packages, programs, or applications are stored in a single versio

Deterministic Address Derivation

Programação

The process of computing an account address from known inputs without randomness, ensuring the same inputs always produc

Pipelining

Programação

Processing technique where multiple stages of a task execute in overlapping fashion, like an assembly line. Solana's val

CAP Theorem

Programação

Brewer's CAP theorem: a distributed system can provide at most two of three guarantees — Consistency, Availability, and

CAP TheoremBrewer's Theorem

Lamport Timestamp

Programação

Logical clock mechanism proposed by Leslie Lamport (1978) for ordering events in distributed systems without synchronize

Logical Clock

State Machine Replication

Programação

Distributed computing pattern where identical copies of a state machine are maintained across multiple nodes. Each node

SMR

PBFT

Programação

Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance. Classical BFT consensus algorithm (Castro & Liskov, 1999) tolerating up to f faulty

Practical Byzantine Fault TolerancePBFT

Amdahl's Law

Programação

Theoretical limit on parallel speedup: if P% of a task is parallelizable, maximum speedup is 1/(1-P + P/N) for N process

Amdahl's Law

Memory-Mapped I/O

Programação

Technique where files are mapped directly into process virtual memory, allowing the OS to handle reads/writes through pa

mmap

Copy-on-Write

Programação

Memory optimization where data is shared between readers until a writer modifies it, at which point only the modified po

CoW

Bloom Filter

Programação

Probabilistic data structure that tests set membership with no false negatives and configurable false positive rate, usi

Kernel Bypass

Programação

Technique where applications access network hardware directly, bypassing the OS kernel's networking stack to eliminate s

DPDKXDP

Lock-Free Data Structure

Programação

Concurrent data structure where threads make progress without mutual exclusion locks, using atomic operations (CAS, fetc

Wait-Free

Pedersen Commitment

Programação

Cryptographic commitment scheme that hides a value while allowing later verification. Computed as C = vG + rH where v is

Curve25519

Programação

An elliptic curve designed by Daniel Bernstein for efficient Diffie-Hellman key exchange. It operates on a Montgomery cu

AES-GCM-SIV

Programação

Authenticated encryption scheme combining AES block cipher with Galois/Counter Mode and Synthetic Initialization Vector

AES-GCM

ECDH (Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman)

Programação

Key agreement protocol where two parties derive a shared secret using their private keys and each other's public keys on

Elliptic Curve Diffie-Hellman

Optimistic Concurrency

Programação

Concurrency control strategy where transactions execute without acquiring locks, then validate at commit time that no co

Eventual Consistency

Programação

Distributed systems model where replicas may temporarily diverge but converge to the same state given sufficient time wi

io_uring

Programação

Linux kernel interface for asynchronous I/O operations that eliminates system call overhead through shared memory ring b

AVX-512 (SIMD Instructions)

Programação

Intel's 512-bit Advanced Vector Extensions enabling single-instruction-multiple-data parallel processing. Firedancer lev

AVX-512

Crash Fault vs Byzantine Fault

Programação

Two failure models in distributed systems. Crash faults assume nodes either work correctly or stop entirely (fail-stop).

LLM (Modelo de Linguagem Grande)

AI/ML

A neural network trained on vast text corpora to understand and generate human language. LLMs (GPT-4, Claude, Llama, Gem

LLMLarge Language Model

Transformer

AI/ML

The neural network architecture underlying modern LLMs, introduced in 'Attention Is All You Need' (2017). Transformers u

Attention Mechanism

AI/ML

A neural network component that allows models to weigh the relevance of different parts of the input when producing outp

Foundation Model

AI/ML

A large AI model trained on broad data that can be adapted for many downstream tasks. Foundation models (GPT-4, Claude,

Engenharia de Prompt

AI/ML

The practice of crafting input text (prompts) to guide LLM behavior and output quality. Techniques include: zero-shot (d

Context Window

AI/ML

The maximum amount of text (measured in tokens) an LLM can process in a single interaction. Larger windows enable proces

Token (AI/NLP)

AI/ML

The basic unit of text processed by language models—typically a word, subword, or character. Tokenizers (BPE, SentencePi

AI Token

Fine-Tuning

AI/ML

The process of further training a pre-trained model on a specialized dataset to improve performance on specific tasks. F

PEFTLoRA

RAG (Geração Aumentada por Recuperação)

AI/ML

An AI architecture that combines LLMs with external knowledge retrieval. Instead of relying solely on training data, RAG

RAG

Embedding

AI/ML

A dense vector representation of text (or other data) in a continuous high-dimensional space where semantically similar

Vector Embedding

Vector Database

AI/ML

A database optimized for storing and querying high-dimensional vector embeddings using similarity search (cosine distanc

Agente de IA

AI/ML

An autonomous AI system that can plan, use tools, and take actions to accomplish goals. Agents use LLMs as the reasoning

Autonomous AgentAgentic AI

Tool Use (Function Calling)

AI/ML

An LLM capability where the model generates structured calls to external tools/functions rather than just text. The mode

Function Calling

Alucinação

AI/ML

When an AI model generates plausible-sounding but factually incorrect information. LLMs hallucinate because they predict

Inference

AI/ML

The process of running a trained model on new inputs to generate predictions or outputs. Inference is the 'using' phase

Training (ML)

AI/ML

The process of optimizing a model's parameters by exposing it to data and adjusting weights to minimize a loss function.

RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback)

AI/ML

A training technique that aligns LLM outputs with human preferences. Process: (1) train a reward model from human compar

RLHF

Open-Source AI Models

AI/ML

AI models with publicly released weights that can be downloaded, modified, and self-hosted. Notable open models: Llama 3

Open-Weight Models

Multimodal AI

AI/ML

AI models that can process and generate multiple data types: text, images, audio, video, and code. Modern multimodal mod

AI Coding Assistant

AI/ML

An AI tool that helps developers write, debug, review, and explain code. Examples: GitHub Copilot (inline suggestions),

DePIN (Redes de Infraestrutura Física Descentralizada)

AI/ML

Blockchain protocols that coordinate and incentivize physical infrastructure through token rewards. DePIN projects on So

DePIN

GPU Compute (Decentralized)

AI/ML

Blockchain-coordinated networks that aggregate GPU resources for AI training and inference. Projects like Render Network

AI × Blockchain Integration

AI/ML

The convergence of AI and blockchain technologies. Key patterns: AI agents executing on-chain transactions autonomously,

On-Chain AI / ML

AI/ML

Running AI/ML inference directly within blockchain smart contracts or verified through on-chain proofs. Current limitati

Tokenomics

AI/ML

The economic design of a cryptocurrency token: supply schedule, distribution, utility, incentive mechanisms, and value a

Reasoning Model

AI/ML

A class of LLMs trained with reinforcement learning to generate step-by-step internal chain-of-thought before producing

Thinking Modelo1o3

Chain-of-Thought (CoT)

AI/ML

A prompting technique or model-native capability where the LLM produces intermediate reasoning steps before arriving at

CoTExtended Thinking

System Prompt

AI/ML

A persistent, developer-controlled instruction set provided to an LLM that defines its role, behavior, tone, constraints

System Message

Structured Output

AI/ML

An LLM capability that constrains model output to conform to a predefined schema, typically JSON or XML, enabling reliab

JSON ModeConstrained Decoding

Claude Code

AI/ML

Anthropic's terminal-based agentic coding tool launched in early 2025 alongside Claude 3.7 Sonnet. It accepts natural-la

Anthropic CLI

Cursor

AI/ML

An AI-native code editor (VS Code fork) with integrated LLM capabilities including multi-file editing, Composer mode for

Cursor IDECursor AI

Windsurf

AI/ML

An AI-powered code editor (VS Code fork) originally created by Codeium and later acquired by Cognition. Launched in Nove

Codeium Windsurf

Model Context Protocol (MCP)

AI/ML

An open standard introduced by Anthropic in November 2024 for connecting AI applications to external data sources, tools

MCP

LangChain / LangGraph

AI/ML

LangChain is a popular open-source framework for building LLM-powered applications, providing abstractions for chains, t

LangChainLangGraph

CrewAI

AI/ML

An open-source multi-agent orchestration framework that uses a role-based paradigm where developers define AI 'crews' of

Crew AI

Agent Loop

AI/ML

The core iterative execution cycle of an agentic AI system: Perceive, Reason, Act, Observe, Repeat. At each iteration, t

Agentic LoopReAct Loop

DPO (Direct Preference Optimization)

AI/ML

A simplified alternative to RLHF that aligns LLM outputs with human preferences without training a separate reward model

Direct Preference Optimization

Synthetic Data (AI Training)

AI/ML

Artificially generated training data produced by LLMs or other AI models, used to augment or replace human-annotated dat

AI-Generated Training Data

Knowledge Distillation

AI/ML

A technique for transferring capabilities from a large 'teacher' model to a smaller 'student' model, typically by having

Model Distillation

Quantization (AI)

AI/ML

A model compression technique that reduces weight precision (e.g., from 16-bit to 4-bit) to decrease model size and infe

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Diffusion Model

AI/ML

A generative AI architecture that creates images, video, or audio by learning to reverse a noise-adding process—starting

Latent DiffusionDiT

Stable Diffusion

AI/ML

An open-source image generation model by Stability AI that runs locally on consumer hardware, enabling privacy and custo

SDSDXL

AI Alignment

AI/ML

The practice of ensuring AI systems behave according to human intentions and values—being helpful, harmless, and honest.

AI Safety

Constitutional AI

AI/ML

An alignment technique developed by Anthropic where an AI model is guided by a 'constitution'—a set of explicit principl

CAI

Mixture of Experts (MoE)

AI/ML

A neural network architecture that routes each input to a subset of specialized 'expert' sub-networks rather than activa

MoESparse MoE

State Space Model (Mamba)

AI/ML

An alternative to the Transformer architecture that processes sequences with linear O(n) complexity instead of quadratic

SSMMamba

Bittensor (TAO)

AI/ML

A blockchain protocol that decentralizes AI by creating an open marketplace for machine intelligence. Built on Substrate

TAO

Decentralized Inference

AI/ML

Running AI model inference across distributed networks of GPU providers rather than centralized cloud infrastructure, us

Proof of InferenceZKML

DeepSeek

AI/ML

A Chinese AI lab that released DeepSeek-R1 in January 2025, a 671B-parameter open-weight reasoning model achieving perfo

DeepSeek-R1DeepSeek-V3

GitHub Copilot

AI/ML

The most widely deployed AI coding assistant with 15M+ developers, providing inline code suggestions, chat-based assista

Copilot

Nosana

AI/ML

A decentralized GPU compute marketplace built on Solana that connects GPU providers with users needing compute for AI in

Solana Agent Kit

AI/ML

An open-source toolkit developed by SendAI (formerly Sendai) that enables AI agents to interact with Solana protocols pr

io.net

AI/ML

A decentralized GPU network built on Solana that aggregates underutilized GPU resources from data centers, crypto miners

IO

Grass

AI/ML

A DePIN protocol on Solana where users share unused internet bandwidth through a browser extension, contributing to a de

Autonomous On-Chain Agent

AI/ML

An AI agent that holds its own blockchain wallet, autonomously signs transactions, and manages on-chain positions (DeFi

Phantom

Ecossistema Solana

The most popular Solana wallet, available as a browser extension and mobile app with multi-chain support (Solana, Ethere

Solflare

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana-native wallet offering browser extension, mobile, and web interfaces with deep staking integration, hardware wa

Backpack Wallet

Ecossistema Solana

A multi-chain wallet developed by Coral (the team behind xNFT protocol) that combines MPC and self-custody models. Backp

Backpack Exchange

Ecossistema Solana

A regulated cryptocurrency exchange built by the same team behind Backpack Wallet (Coral). Licensed in multiple jurisdic

Helium

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized wireless infrastructure network that migrated from its own L1 blockchain to Solana in April 2023 for imp

Render Network

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized GPU rendering network that migrated to Solana in November 2023 from Ethereum for lower fees and higher t

Hivemapper

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized mapping network on Solana where contributors install dashcams to collect street-level imagery while driv

BONK

Ecossistema Solana

Solana's first community-created dog-themed memecoin, launched in December 2022 during the post-FTX bear market to revit

Moonshot

Ecossistema Solana

A mobile-first token launch platform on Solana that simplifies purchasing newly launched tokens using credit cards, Appl

Colosseum

Ecossistema Solana

The organization behind Solana's major hackathons and accelerator programs. Colosseum runs online hackathons attracting

Superteam

Ecossistema Solana

A community-driven DAO supporting the Solana ecosystem through regional chapters across 15+ countries. Superteam members

Solana Foundation

Ecossistema Solana

A non-profit organization based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the growth, security, and decentralization of the Sola

Neon EVM

Ecossistema Solana

An Ethereum Virtual Machine compatibility layer that runs on Solana, enabling developers to deploy and execute Solidity

deBridge

Ecossistema Solana

A cross-chain interoperability protocol supporting high-performance bridging between Solana, Ethereum, and other major c

Allbridge

Ecossistema Solana

A multi-chain bridge protocol supporting asset transfers between Solana, Ethereum, BNB Chain, and other networks. Allbri

Realms

Ecossistema Solana

The primary governance platform on Solana, built on the SPL Governance program. Realms enables DAOs, protocol teams, and

Solana Breakpoint

Ecossistema Solana

Solana's flagship annual conference organized by the Solana Foundation, bringing together developers, founders, validato

Hacker House

Ecossistema Solana

Developer-focused co-working and event spaces organized by the Solana Foundation, ecosystem teams, and community groups

Star Atlas

Ecossistema Solana

A AAA-quality space exploration and strategy game built on Solana using Unreal Engine 5. Star Atlas features a player-dr

DeGods

Ecossistema Solana

A blue-chip NFT collection that launched on Solana in October 2021 and became one of the ecosystem's most culturally sig

Mad Lads

Ecossistema Solana

An NFT collection of 10,000 generative characters created by the Backpack/Coral team, launched in April 2023 as the firs

Claynosaurz

Ecossistema Solana

A popular Solana NFT collection featuring animated claymation-style dinosaur characters. Known for high-quality 3D art a

Metaplex Aura

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized indexing and data availability network by Metaplex designed to index compressed digital assets (cNFTs, t

Step Finance

Ecossistema Solana

A portfolio dashboard and DeFi aggregator on Solana that provides users with a unified view of their token balances, LP

Dialect

Ecossistema Solana

A messaging and notifications protocol built on Solana that enables wallet-to-wallet communication and smart messaging w

Magic Eden

Ecossistema Solana

The leading NFT marketplace that launched on Solana in September 2021 and expanded to support Ethereum, Bitcoin Ordinals

marginfi

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized lending and borrowing protocol on Solana that enables users to supply assets to earn yield or borrow aga

Solend / Save

Ecossistema Solana

One of the earliest lending and borrowing protocols on Solana, originally launched as Solend in 2021 and later rebranded

SolendSave

Lifinity

Ecossistema Solana

A proactive market-making DEX on Solana that uses oracle-driven pricing (via Pyth) instead of relying solely on arbitrag

Solana Accelerate

Ecossistema Solana

Solana Foundation's product-focused conference series. The inaugural event was held in May 2025 in New York City with ov

Catstanbul

Ecossistema Solana

Jupiter Exchange's annual community conference, first held in January 2025 in Istanbul. Catstanbul features live transpa

Met-Dhabi

Ecossistema Solana

Meteora's inaugural community event held in December 2025 in Abu Dhabi, one day before Solana Breakpoint 2025. Met-Dhabi

Solana Crossroads

Ecossistema Solana

A community-organized annual Solana conference in Istanbul, led by the Step Finance team rather than the Solana Foundati

mtnDAO

Ecossistema Solana

A month-long Solana developer retreat held annually in Salt Lake City, Utah, described as Solana's most notorious hacker

Colosseum Hackathon

Ecossistema Solana

Colosseum's global online hackathon series, formerly run by the Solana Foundation. Two major hackathons are held per yea

Solana Allstars

Ecossistema Solana

A global grassroots ambassador program launched by Step Finance in 2023. Solana Allstars is a network of local country m

Solana Summit

Ecossistema Solana

A free, community-funded annual conference focused on APAC and emerging markets. The 2025 editions were held in Da Nang,

Ondo Finance

Ecossistema Solana

A leading real-world asset (RWA) protocol tokenizing US government securities on Solana. Flagship products include USDY,

Maple Finance

Ecossistema Solana

An institutional lending protocol connecting capital providers with vetted institutional borrowers through on-chain cred

Credix

Ecossistema Solana

A private credit DeFi protocol on Solana providing financing to fintech lenders in Latin America and Africa. Credix stru

Parcl

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana-native DeFi protocol providing exposure to real estate price indices through perpetual-style markets. Parcl tra

Zeta Markets

Ecossistema Solana

An options and perpetual futures DEX on Solana using a fully on-chain order book and risk engine. Zeta Markets enables u

Flash Trade

Ecossistema Solana

A perpetual trading protocol on Solana offering synthetic asset trading with a pool-based liquidity model (FLP). Flash T

GooseFX

Ecossistema Solana

A DeFi suite on Solana offering a perpetual futures DEX, single-sided liquidity staking, and an NFT marketplace in one i

GOFX

Mango Markets

Ecossistema Solana

A cross-margin trading protocol on Solana exploited in October 2022 for $114M by Avraham Eisenberg via oracle price mani

Mango

Hubble Protocol

Ecossistema Solana

A DeFi protocol on Solana for minting USDH stablecoin against multi-asset collateral including SOL, BTC, ETH, and liquid

HubbleUSDH

Tulip Protocol

Ecossistema Solana

The first yield aggregator on Solana, automating auto-compounding strategies for Raydium, Orca, and Saber LP positions.

Tulip

Port Finance

Ecossistema Solana

An early Solana lending protocol supporting variable and fixed rate lending markets. Port Finance operated from 2021 to

Friktion

Ecossistema Solana

A DeFi Options Vault (DOV) protocol on Solana that pioneered structured products including covered call vaults, cash-sec

Friktion Labs

Hxro Network

Ecossistema Solana

A derivatives infrastructure layer on Solana providing a shared on-chain risk engine and order book for parimutuel and p

HxroHXRO

BlazeStake

Ecossistema Solana

A liquid staking protocol on Solana distributing stake across 200+ validators to promote network decentralization. Blaze

bSOL

SolBlaze

Ecossistema Solana

The team behind BlazeStake liquid staking, also building custom liquid staking solutions and the SolBlaze Stake Pool SDK

JPool

Ecossistema Solana

A liquid staking protocol on Solana focusing on decentralized stake distribution across validators. JPool issues JSOL as

JSOL

Lulo

Ecossistema Solana

A yield optimization protocol on Solana that automatically routes user deposits across multiple lending protocols includ

Saber

Ecossistema Solana

The first major stableswap AMM on Solana, using a Curve-style invariant for efficient swaps between same-peg assets such

SBR

Jupiter LFG Launchpad

Ecossistema Solana

Jupiter's decentralized token launch platform using dynamic bonding curves and community voting to curate new token laun

LFG Launchpad

Hawksight

Ecossistema Solana

An automated DeFi strategy vault on Solana that manages concentrated liquidity positions across Orca, Raydium, and Meteo

Armada

Ecossistema Solana

Token launch infrastructure on Solana providing customizable launch pools, vesting schedules, and staking programs for n

Access Protocol

Ecossistema Solana

A content monetization protocol on Solana where creators stake ACS tokens and subscribers lock tokens to access premium

ACS

Mean Finance

Ecossistema Solana

A DeFi protocol on Solana offering dollar-cost averaging (DCA) and money streaming services. Mean Finance's MeanFi app e

MeanFi

Symmetry

Ecossistema Solana

An on-chain asset management protocol on Solana enabling creation of token baskets, indices, and actively managed funds

Rain.fi

Ecossistema Solana

An NFT lending protocol on Solana offering instant loans against NFT collateral with floor-price-based loan-to-value rat

Rain

Banx

Ecossistema Solana

A peer-to-peer NFT lending platform on Solana enabling holders to borrow against NFTs using customizable loan terms and

Socean

Ecossistema Solana

An early Solana liquid staking protocol that used algorithmic stake distribution to promote validator decentralization.

scnSOL

Cogent Crypto

Ecossistema Solana

A high-performance Solana validator operator known for low commission rates, reliable infrastructure, and active communi

Laine

Ecossistema Solana

A prominent Solana validator operator and staking service provider known for building the StakeWiz analytics platform, p

StakeWiz

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana validator analytics platform built by Laine providing performance metrics, commission tracking, APY comparisons

Aurory

Ecossistema Solana

A play-to-earn RPG game on Solana featuring Aurorians NFT characters in tactical turn-based combat. Aurory combines on-c

AURY

Genopets

Ecossistema Solana

A move-to-earn RPG on Solana combining physical activity tracking with game progression. Players evolve their Genopet NF

STEPN

Ecossistema Solana

A move-to-earn fitness app originally launched on Solana where users purchase NFT sneakers and earn GST and GMT tokens b

GMTGST

Nyan Heroes

Ecossistema Solana

A free-to-play hero shooter game built on Solana featuring cat characters piloting mechs in competitive multiplayer comb

Photo Finish LIVE

Ecossistema Solana

A horse racing game on Solana where players breed, train, and race NFT horses with real prize pools funded by entry fees

DRiP

Ecossistema Solana

A free digital art distribution platform on Solana delivering weekly compressed NFT drops from artists to collectors at

DRiP Haus

Okay Bears

Ecossistema Solana

A blue-chip Solana NFT collection of 10,000 bear PFPs that briefly became the top NFT collection across all blockchains

Solana Monkey Business

Ecossistema Solana

One of the earliest Solana NFT collections, launched in June 2021 featuring 5,000 pixel art monkeys. Solana Monkey Busin

SMB

Teleport

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized rideshare protocol on Solana aiming to create a driver-owned alternative to centralized ride-hailing ser

Roam

Ecossistema Solana

A decentralized global WiFi roaming network on Solana where users share WiFi access points and earn tokens for providing

GenesysGo

Ecossistema Solana

The infrastructure company behind Shadow Drive (decentralized storage) and Shadow RPC services on Solana. GenesysGo pivo

Shadow DriveShadow RPC

Bonfida

Ecossistema Solana

The team behind Solana Name Service (SNS), enabling human-readable .sol domain names that map to wallet addresses on Sol

SNSSolana Name Service

Solana Name Service

Ecossistema Solana

A domain name system on Solana enabling .sol domains that map human-readable names to wallet addresses, built and mainta

SNS.sol domains

TipLink

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana payment link service that lets anyone send crypto via URL without requiring the recipient to have an existing w

Sphere

Ecossistema Solana

Payment infrastructure on Solana enabling merchants to accept crypto payments with fiat settlement, recurring billing, a

Helio

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana payment gateway used by e-commerce platforms, creators, and businesses for accepting crypto payments. Helio off

Code

Ecossistema Solana

A mobile payments app built on Solana using a privacy-preserving protocol with time-locked accounts for instant, fee-fre

Grape Protocol

Ecossistema Solana

A community management and identity verification tool on Solana enabling token-gated access, reputation scoring, and com

MonkeDAO

Ecossistema Solana

The first NFT-holder DAO on Solana, created by Solana Monkey Business (SMB) NFT holders. MonkeDAO operates validator nod

Jupiter DAO

Ecossistema Solana

The decentralized governance body for Jupiter Exchange using JUP tokens for voting on protocol decisions. Jupiter DAO co

JUP DAO

Metaplex Foundation

Ecossistema Solana

The organization stewarding the Metaplex protocol, which provides the core NFT standard infrastructure on Solana. The fo

Metaplex

Birdeye

Ecossistema Solana

A leading Solana token analytics platform providing real-time price charts, trading volume, holder distribution data, an

Solscan

Ecossistema Solana

A popular Solana block explorer offering detailed transaction views, token analytics, account inspection, DeFi activity

SolanaFM

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana block explorer and indexer providing human-readable transaction parsing, account labeling, and developer APIs f

XRAY

Ecossistema Solana

An open-source Solana transaction explorer built by Helius providing clean visualization of complex transactions with hu

DEX Screener

Ecossistema Solana

A multi-chain DEX analytics platform widely used on Solana for tracking new token launches, price charts, liquidity data

Rugcheck

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana token safety analysis tool that scans token contracts for red flags including concentrated holdings, unlocked l

Defined.fi

Ecossistema Solana

A real-time DEX data and analytics API provider covering Solana and other chains. Defined.fi offers token price feeds, w

Bubblemaps

Ecossistema Solana

A visual token holder analysis tool that displays wallet clusters and concentration patterns as interactive bubble diagr

Mayan Finance

Ecossistema Solana

A cross-chain swap protocol built on Wormhole enabling token transfers between Solana, Ethereum, and other chains with c

Portal Bridge

Ecossistema Solana

Wormhole's user-facing bridge interface for transferring tokens and NFTs between Solana and 20+ blockchains. Portal Brid

Portal

Hashflow

Ecossistema Solana

A cross-chain DEX aggregator offering zero-slippage RFQ (Request for Quote) based trading across Solana and EVM chains.

HFT

Solana Labs

Ecossistema Solana

The original development company that created the Solana blockchain, co-founded by Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal in 20

Jump Crypto

Ecossistema Solana

The cryptocurrency division of Jump Trading, a major quantitative trading firm. Jump Crypto built the Firedancer validat

Multicoin Capital

Ecossistema Solana

A crypto-native venture fund and one of the earliest institutional Solana investors and advocates. Multicoin Capital led

Solana Ventures

Ecossistema Solana

An investment arm focused on funding Solana ecosystem projects across DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and infrastructure. Solana Ven

Glow Wallet

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana wallet emphasizing speed and developer experience with a clean interface, built-in token swap functionality, an

Stripe Solana Integration

Ecossistema Solana

Payment processor Stripe's support for USDC on Solana, enabling businesses to accept and settle crypto payments through

Shopify Solana

Ecossistema Solana

Solana blockchain integration for Shopify stores enabling NFT-gated commerce, token-gated discounts, and crypto payments

dogwifhat

Ecossistema Solana

A major Solana memecoin (ticker: WIF) featuring a Shiba Inu dog wearing a pink knitted hat. Dogwifhat rose to become a t

WIF$WIF

SAMO

Ecossistema Solana

Solana's self-styled ambassador dog memecoin, launched in April 2021 as one of the earliest memecoins on the network. Th

Samoyed Coin

Wormhole Queries

Ecossistema Solana

A feature of the Wormhole protocol enabling cross-chain data reads from Solana without requiring full bridge transfers.

Jupiter Perpetuals

Ecossistema Solana

Jupiter's perpetual futures trading platform using a pool-based model (JLP) where liquidity providers deposit assets to

JLP

Sanctum Infinity

Ecossistema Solana

Sanctum's multi-LST liquidity pool that accepts all Solana liquid staking tokens into a single unified pool, solving the

INF

Famous Fox Federation

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana NFT collection and ecosystem tools builder featuring fox-themed digital collectibles. The team created utility

FFF

Streamflow

Ecossistema Solana

A token vesting and payroll streaming protocol on Solana enabling time-locked token distribution, cliff vesting, and rea

Dual Finance

Ecossistema Solana

A DeFi options protocol on Solana enabling projects to distribute tokens through option-based incentive programs called

Jito Foundation

Ecossistema Solana

The organization governing the Jito protocol ecosystem including JitoSOL liquid staking, MEV rewards distribution, and t

JitoJTO

Chorus One

Ecossistema Solana

A major institutional staking provider running Solana validators alongside 50+ other proof-of-stake networks. Chorus One

Everstake

Ecossistema Solana

One of the largest staking providers by number of networks supported, operating Solana validators with enterprise-grade

Pyth Data Association

Ecossistema Solana

A Swiss-based entity governing the Pyth oracle network, managing the PYTH governance token, publisher onboarding, and pr

Squads Labs

Ecossistema Solana

The company behind Squads Protocol (multisig smart accounts) and Fuse wallet on Solana. Squads Labs builds smart account

Helius Labs

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana infrastructure company providing RPC nodes, webhooks, DAS API (Digital Asset Standard), and developer tools. He

Crossmint

Ecossistema Solana

An NFT infrastructure-as-a-service platform on Solana and other chains providing APIs for minting, custodial wallets, an

Underdog Protocol

Ecossistema Solana

An NFT API platform on Solana enabling developers to create and manage compressed NFTs at scale through simple REST APIs

MetaDAO

Ecossistema Solana

A governance experimentation project on Solana implementing futarchy, a decision-making model where conditional token ma

Cubik

Ecossistema Solana

A quadratic funding platform on Solana connecting open-source projects with community funding through matching pools, in

Ore

Ecossistema Solana

A proof-of-work mining token on Solana where miners compete to find valid hashes using a smart contract that implements

Send

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana-native messaging and payments token enabling wallet-to-wallet transfers through a simplified mobile interface f

Tensor Foundation

Ecossistema Solana

The organization governing the Tensor NFT marketplace and its TNSR governance token. Tensor Foundation oversees protocol

Backpack MiFID License

Ecossistema Solana

Backpack Exchange's EU regulatory milestone, obtaining a MiFID II license through its acquisition of FTX EU in 2024. Thi

Solayer

Ecossistema Solana

A restaking protocol on Solana enabling users to restake their SOL or liquid staking tokens to secure additional service

Jito Restaking

Ecossistema Solana

Jito's restaking infrastructure on Solana enabling staked SOL and JitoSOL to secure additional networks and services bey

Phoenix Wallet

Ecossistema Solana

A Solana wallet focused on DeFi power users with built-in limit orders, DCA strategies, and advanced transaction simulat

Switchboard On-Demand

Ecossistema Solana

Switchboard's pull-based oracle model on Solana where data feeds are updated on-demand when requested by consuming proto

Marinade Native

Ecossistema Solana

Marinade Finance's non-custodial native staking product that distributes SOL across hundreds of validators without issui

Solana Actions & Blinks

Ecossistema Solana

The combination of Solana Actions (API endpoints returning signable transactions) and Blockchain Links (blinks — URLs th

Dune Analytics (Solana)

Ecossistema Solana

A blockchain analytics platform that added Solana data support, enabling analysts to write SQL queries against indexed S

Flipside Crypto

Ecossistema Solana

A blockchain analytics platform providing Solana on-chain data through SQL-queryable datasets and pre-built dashboards.

Phantom Mobile

Ecossistema Solana

Phantom's mobile wallet application for iOS and Android providing full Solana wallet functionality including token swaps

Helium Mobile

Ecossistema Solana

A mobile carrier service built on the Helium network on Solana, offering cellular coverage through a combination of dece