Crypto basics · 2 MIN
Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana: different jobs, different rules
Compare the roles of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
Read lesson and check your understanding ↗BLOCKCHAIN ACADEMY · BEGINNER
Solana essentials
Understand SOL, accounts, token identifiers, network choices, and transaction fees.
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MODULE 1 · 6 LESSONS
The network and its moving parts
Solana explained · 4 MIN
What Is Solana? SOL, Tokens, Wallets & Fees
Explain how the Solana network and its native asset SOL differ.
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Solana Token Accounts Explained: Wallet, Mint, and Balance
Identify a wallet address, token mint, and token account.
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How Solana Transactions Work: Signing, Fees, and Confirmation
Follow a signed request through network execution and signature lookup.
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Solana Devnet vs Mainnet: What's Real and What's Practice?
Tell a test cluster apart from live Mainnet.
Read lesson and check your understanding ↗Transfers & networks · 3 MIN
Gas fees explained: why you need a network’s native asset
Explain network fees and when SOL may be needed.
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Is SOL the same thing as the Solana network?
No. Solana is the network; SOL is its native token. SOL is commonly used for fees, while separate tokens on Solana have their own identifiers.
Read the full lesson ↗Is a token’s mint the same as my token balance?
No. A mint identifies an issued token. A holder's balance is recorded in a token account associated with that mint and an owner.
Read the full lesson ↗Are Devnet tokens worth the same as Mainnet tokens?
No. Devnet is for testing and its test tokens are not production assets. A Devnet exercise proves nothing about a funded Mainnet swap.
Read the full lesson ↗Why could a Solana transaction need SOL?
Transactions pay network fees, commonly in SOL. Some account operations have additional conditions or costs; inspect the actual wallet prompt.
Read the full lesson ↗Can I assume a token name works on every network?
No. Asset identifiers, supported wallets, and transfer routes are network-specific. Confirm the network and actual asset identifier before choosing a route.
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6 lesson checkpoints.