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Solana Basics
51 articles in this category.
What Is KYC in Crypto and Why Some Platforms Require It?
Centralized exchanges require KYC by law. DEXs currently don't. Understanding the difference — and the regulatory direction — matters for how you manage your crypto activity.
Hannisol Team
What Is Compressed NFT Technology on Solana and Why It Changes Everything
Compressed NFTs reduced minting costs from $1+ to fractions of a cent each, making millions-scale NFT projects viable. Here's how Merkle tree compression works and what it enables.
Chawki Malek
What Are NFTs and Do They Still Matter in the Solana Ecosystem?
NFTs had a spectacular peak and a brutal correction. But dismissing the entire category based on speculative excess would miss where genuine utility actually exists on Solana today.
Chawki Malek
What Is a Limit Order and Can You Use One on Solana DEXs?
Limit orders let you specify the exact price you want to pay or receive. On Solana DEXs, they're available — but work differently from centralized exchange order books.
Hannisol Team
What Is Dollar Inflation and Why Some People Buy Crypto to Protect Against It
Bitcoin's fixed supply is often cited as an inflation hedge. Whether that argument holds up empirically is contested. Here's an honest assessment.
Hannisol Team
What Is the Difference Between Spot Trading and Margin Trading in Crypto?
Most token buys are spot trades. Margin adds borrowed capital and a liquidation risk. Understanding the difference — before you encounter it — could save you from losing everything.
Chawki Malek
What Is Total Value Locked (TVL) and Why DeFi Protocols Use It as a Metric
TVL measures the total dollar value of assets deposited in a DeFi protocol. It's widely cited — but widely misunderstood. Here's what it actually tells you.
Hannisol Team
What Are Crypto Trading Pairs? Understanding SOL/USDC and How DEXs Price Tokens
When you buy a token on Raydium, you're trading within a specific pair. Whether that pair is SOL or USDC has real financial consequences that new traders frequently miss.
Chawki Malek
What Are Gas-Free Transactions? Understanding Solana's Prioritization Fees
Solana's base fees are fractions of a cent — but during congestion, prioritization fees can make a real difference. Here's how Solana's fee market actually works.
Hannisol Team
What Is Yield Farming? Understanding DeFi Returns and Their Hidden Risks
Yield farming means deploying your crypto assets to earn returns from DeFi protocols. The mechanics are real. So are the risks hidden behind the headline APY numbers.
Hannisol Team
What Is Staking? How to Earn Rewards on Your Solana Without Trading
Staking lets you earn 5–8% annually on your SOL holdings simply by participating in network security — no trading required. Here's how it works.
Hannisol Team
Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake vs. Proof of History: How Blockchains Reach Agreement
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all need thousands of computers to agree on valid transactions — but they achieve this in radically different ways, with real consequences for you.
Hannisol Team