beginner · ~3 hours
Beginner Foundations
A complete entry point for anyone new to Solana. By the end of this path you will understand what Solana is, how to use a wallet safely, how transactions and fees work, and the fundamentals of staking, tokens, and NFTs.
Lessons in this path
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What is Solana?
A clear introduction to Solana — the high-performance blockchain designed for global, low-cost transactions.
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What makes Solana different?
Proof of History, parallel execution, and a single global state — what they really mean.
- 036m
What is a Solana wallet?
A wallet doesn't hold your coins — it holds your keys. Here's what that actually means.
- 047m
How to set up a wallet safely
A step-by-step procedure that prevents the most common — and most expensive — mistakes.
- 056m
Sending and receiving SOL
What actually happens when you click send — addresses, signatures, and confirmations.
- 067m
Understanding fees and transactions
Base fees, priority fees, and why Solana fees stay low even under load.
- 079m
How Solana transactions work
From a signed payload to a confirmed slot — the full lifecycle, end to end.
- 088m
What is staking?
How delegating SOL to a validator helps secure the network — and what you earn for it.
- 098m
How validators work
Validators run the network. Here's what they actually do during each slot.
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What are tokens on Solana?
SPL tokens, mints, and accounts — the universal building block on Solana.
- 0117m
How NFTs work on Solana
Why an NFT is just a token with a supply of one — and what changes with compression.
- 0128m
Solana security basics
The security mindset that protects beginners from 90% of real-world losses.