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Solana Basics
51 articles in this category.
How to Read On-Chain Data as a Beginner on Solana
On-chain data is public, free, and more revealing than any whitepaper. Learn the five most important on-chain metrics any beginner can read right now — no coding required.
Hannisol Team
How to Evaluate a Solana NFT Collection Before Buying
Solana NFTs carry unique risks beyond fungible tokens. Learn how to research collection legitimacy, evaluate floor price sustainability, and avoid NFT rug pulls.
Hannisol Team
What Is Decentralized Identity on Solana and Why It Matters
Decentralized identity lets you own your online credentials without relying on any company. Learn how Solana Name Service, soul-bound tokens, and DIDs are building the identity layer of Web3.
Hannisol Team
How to Read a Solana Transaction on Solscan: A Step-by-Step Guide
Every Solana transaction tells a story. Learn how to decode a transaction on Solscan — what each field means, how to trace token flows, and what red flags look like on-chain.
Hannisol Team
What Are Algorithmic Stablecoins and Why They Keep Failing
Algorithmic stablecoins promise a dollar peg without collateral — but they've repeatedly collapsed. Learn how they work, why they fail, and what to avoid in the Solana ecosystem.
Chawki Malek
What Is the Difference Between Token Burn and Token Lock?
Token burns and token locks both reduce circulating supply — but they're completely different in permanence and trustworthiness. Learn which one actually protects you.
Hannisol Team
What Are Wrapped Tokens on Solana? Understanding Bridged Assets
Wrapped tokens let you use assets from other blockchains on Solana. Learn what they are, how they're created, what risks they carry, and how wSOL differs from SOL.
Hannisol Team
What Are Solana Validators and How Do They Keep the Network Running?
Validators are the backbone of Solana's network. Learn what they do, how they earn rewards, how staking connects to them, and why their distribution matters for security.
Hannisol Team
What Is Solana's Proof of History? Why It Makes the Network So Fast
Proof of History is the innovation behind Solana's 50,000 TPS. Learn how it works, why it matters for traders, and what it means for the tokens you buy.
Chawki Malek
Solana's Ecosystem Map: The Most Important Protocols, Tools, and Communities to Know
The Solana ecosystem spans DeFi, NFTs, gaming, payments, and security analysis. Here's a structured map of the most important protocols, tools, and communities — your starting orientation guide.
Hannisol Team
What Is Cross-Chain Bridging? How to Move Assets Between Solana and Ethereum
Bridges move assets between isolated blockchains. They've also been the target of crypto's largest hacks — including Wormhole's $320M exploit. Here's how to bridge safely.
Chawki Malek
Is Crypto Legal? Understanding Regulations Around the World
Crypto is legal in most major economies. But the regulatory framework differs enormously by country — and understanding your jurisdiction's specific rules is your responsibility.
Hannisol Team