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Solana, accounts and instructions
SOL, mint identity and transaction review
Overview
Learn how Solana accounts and instructions fit together. Compare wallets, inspect a transaction and identify a token by its mint.
Learning outcomes
- Distinguish data accounts from programs
- Compare documented wallet options
- Read instruction and fee information
- Identify a mint and its authorities
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Course syllabus
An account is more than a wallet
Distinguish Solana data accounts from executable programs.
5 min readCreate a wallet, then select Solana
Follow Phantom's phrase-based extension setup.
5 min readOne transaction can do several things
Review instructions, status and SOL fees together.
5 min readThe mint is the token's identity
Check mint identity and authority before considering a swap.
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