An open-source Solana transaction explorer built by Helius providing clean visualization of complex transactions with human-readable descriptions and labeled accounts. XRAY breaks down multi-instruction transactions into understandable steps, showing token transfers, program interactions, and account changes in an intuitive interface. Its open-source codebase allows community contributions and self-hosting.
Start with the shortest useful explanation before going deeper.
An open-source Solana transaction explorer built by Helius providing clean visualization of complex transactions with human-readable descriptions and labeled accounts. XRAY breaks down multi-instruction transactions into understandable steps, showing token transfers, program interactions, and account changes in an intuitive interface. Its open-source codebase allows community contributions and self-hosting.
Use the quick analogy first so the term is easier to reason about when you meet it in code, docs, or prompts.
Think of it as a building block that connects one definition to the larger Solana system around it.
Place the term inside its Solana layer so the definition is easier to reason about.
Teams, protocols, tools, and the wider Solana product landscape.
Turn the term from vocabulary into something operational for product and engineering work.
This term unlocks adjacent concepts quickly, so it works best when you treat it as a junction instead of an isolated definition.
Use this compact block when you want to give an agent or assistant grounded context without dumping the entire page.
XRAY (xray-explorer) Category: Solana Ecosystem Definition: An open-source Solana transaction explorer built by Helius providing clean visualization of complex transactions with human-readable descriptions and labeled accounts. XRAY breaks down multi-instruction transactions into understandable steps, showing token transfers, program interactions, and account changes in an intuitive interface. Its open-source codebase allows community contributions and self-hosting. Related: Helius, RPC (Remote Procedure Call), SOL
Use glossary context, relationships, mental models, and builder paths to get structured answers instead of generic chat output.
Optional: paste Anchor, Solana, or Rust code so the Copilot can map primitives back to glossary terms.
The Copilot will answer using the current term, related concepts, mental models, and the surrounding glossary graph.
These branches show which concepts this term touches directly and what sits one layer beyond them.
A Solana-focused infrastructure provider offering dedicated RPC nodes, DAS API access, Geyser-based webhooks, the LaserStream ultra-low-latency streaming product, and enhanced transaction parsing APIs that decode raw instruction data into human-readable event objects. Helius is widely used by developers for its generous free tier, Solana-specific tooling (NFT APIs, token metadata enrichment), and reliable globally distributed RPC endpoints.
The JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol interface through which clients communicate with Solana nodes to query chain state, submit transactions, and subscribe to events. Solana exposes a rich set of HTTP and WebSocket endpoints (e.g., getAccountInfo, sendTransaction) that abstract direct peer-to-peer network participation, making RPC the primary integration point for wallets, dApps, and indexers.
The native token of the Solana blockchain, used for paying transaction fees, staking, and rent. 1 SOL equals 1 billion lamports. SOL has an inflationary supply schedule starting at 8% annually, decreasing by 15% per year, with a long-term floor of 1.5%. Transaction base fees (5,000 lamports) are partially burned.
These are the next concepts worth opening if you want this term to make more sense inside a real Solana workflow.
Glossary entries become useful when they are connected. These links are the shortest path to adjacent ideas.
A Solana-focused infrastructure provider offering dedicated RPC nodes, DAS API access, Geyser-based webhooks, the LaserStream ultra-low-latency streaming product, and enhanced transaction parsing APIs that decode raw instruction data into human-readable event objects. Helius is widely used by developers for its generous free tier, Solana-specific tooling (NFT APIs, token metadata enrichment), and reliable globally distributed RPC endpoints.
The JSON-RPC 2.0 protocol interface through which clients communicate with Solana nodes to query chain state, submit transactions, and subscribe to events. Solana exposes a rich set of HTTP and WebSocket endpoints (e.g., getAccountInfo, sendTransaction) that abstract direct peer-to-peer network participation, making RPC the primary integration point for wallets, dApps, and indexers.
The native token of the Solana blockchain, used for paying transaction fees, staking, and rent. 1 SOL equals 1 billion lamports. SOL has an inflationary supply schedule starting at 8% annually, decreasing by 15% per year, with a long-term floor of 1.5%. Transaction base fees (5,000 lamports) are partially burned.
These entries live beside the current term and help the page feel like part of a larger knowledge graph instead of a dead end.
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.