A domain name system on Solana enabling .sol domains that map human-readable names to wallet addresses, built and maintained by Bonfida. SNS supports subdomains, custom records for social profiles, websites, and other metadata. Users can register, transfer, and trade .sol domains on secondary markets, providing a decentralized identity layer for the Solana ecosystem.
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A domain name system on Solana enabling .sol domains that map human-readable names to wallet addresses, built and maintained by Bonfida. SNS supports subdomains, custom records for social profiles, websites, and other metadata. Users can register, transfer, and trade .sol domains on secondary markets, providing a decentralized identity layer for the Solana ecosystem.
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Solana Name Service (solana-name-service) Category: Solana Ecosystem Definition: A domain name system on Solana enabling .sol domains that map human-readable names to wallet addresses, built and maintained by Bonfida. SNS supports subdomains, custom records for social profiles, websites, and other metadata. Users can register, transfer, and trade .sol domains on secondary markets, providing a decentralized identity layer for the Solana ecosystem. Aliases: SNS, .sol domains Related: Bonfida, dApp (Decentralized Application), Web3
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The team behind Solana Name Service (SNS), enabling human-readable .sol domain names that map to wallet addresses on Solana. Bonfida also built early Serum DEX GUIs and trading bots during Solana's initial DeFi wave. The .sol domain system supports subdomains, records for social profiles and websites, and has registered hundreds of thousands of domains since launch.
An application with its backend logic running on a blockchain as smart contracts rather than centralized servers. dApps typically have a traditional web frontend that interacts with on-chain programs via RPC. Users authenticate with wallets instead of username/password. Examples: Uniswap (Ethereum DEX), Jupiter (Solana DEX), Magic Eden (NFT marketplace).
The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain technology, where users own their data, identity, and digital assets. Web1 was read-only (static pages), Web2 is read-write (platforms like social media), Web3 is read-write-own (permissionless, user-sovereign). Web3 applications use wallets instead of logins and smart contracts instead of centralized servers.
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The team behind Solana Name Service (SNS), enabling human-readable .sol domain names that map to wallet addresses on Solana. Bonfida also built early Serum DEX GUIs and trading bots during Solana's initial DeFi wave. The .sol domain system supports subdomains, records for social profiles and websites, and has registered hundreds of thousands of domains since launch.
Solana Foundation's product-focused conference series. The inaugural event was held in May 2025 in New York City with over 3,000 attendees, later expanding to a global format in 2026 with editions in APAC and Miami. Positioned around product showcases and founder talks, Solana Accelerate complements Breakpoint's developer focus by highlighting real-world applications and go-to-market strategies.
The combination of Solana Actions (API endpoints returning signable transactions) and Blockchain Links (blinks — URLs that unfurl into interactive transaction interfaces). Together they enable any website, social media post, or QR code to embed Solana transaction capabilities. Users can swap tokens, mint NFTs, or make payments directly from Twitter posts, Discord messages, or any web surface.
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The team behind Solana Name Service (SNS), enabling human-readable .sol domain names that map to wallet addresses on Solana. Bonfida also built early Serum DEX GUIs and trading bots during Solana's initial DeFi wave. The .sol domain system supports subdomains, records for social profiles and websites, and has registered hundreds of thousands of domains since launch.
An application with its backend logic running on a blockchain as smart contracts rather than centralized servers. dApps typically have a traditional web frontend that interacts with on-chain programs via RPC. Users authenticate with wallets instead of username/password. Examples: Uniswap (Ethereum DEX), Jupiter (Solana DEX), Magic Eden (NFT marketplace).
The vision of a decentralized internet built on blockchain technology, where users own their data, identity, and digital assets. Web1 was read-only (static pages), Web2 is read-write (platforms like social media), Web3 is read-write-own (permissionless, user-sovereign). Web3 applications use wallets instead of logins and smart contracts instead of centralized servers.
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The most popular Solana wallet, available as a browser extension and mobile app with multi-chain support (Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, Bitcoin). Phantom provides token swaps, NFT management, staking, and a built-in dApp browser. Known for its clean UX and rapid feature adoption, it has become the default entry point for most Solana users and consistently ranks among the top crypto wallets by active users.
A Solana-native wallet offering browser extension, mobile, and web interfaces with deep staking integration, hardware wallet support (Ledger), and a built-in dApp browser. Solflare was one of the first Solana wallets and provides advanced features like stake account management, token metadata display, and priority fee controls. It supports the Solana Wallet Standard for seamless dApp connectivity.
A multi-chain wallet developed by Coral (the team behind xNFT protocol) that combines MPC and self-custody models. Backpack pioneered executable NFTs (xNFTs) that embed full applications inside NFTs, enabling a decentralized app store experience within the wallet. It supports Solana, Ethereum, and other chains with a focus on developer extensibility and programmable wallet experiences.
A regulated cryptocurrency exchange built by the same team behind Backpack Wallet (Coral). Licensed in multiple jurisdictions, it offers spot and perpetual futures trading with a focus on the Solana ecosystem. Backpack Exchange integrates tightly with the Backpack Wallet for seamless fund transfers and aims to bridge the gap between centralized exchange liquidity and self-custodial wallet experiences.