Solana JSON RPC
Interact with the Solana blockchain via JSON RPC endpoints.
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What is Solana JSON RPC?
The Solana JSON RPC is an interface exposing multiple endpoints for direct interaction with the Solana blockchain.
It is used by developers and applications that require programmatic access to blockchain data and functions.
What you can build with Solana JSON RPC
Build a Solana wallet
Query account balances with getBalance, fetch recent transactions, and submit signed transfers using sendTransaction for a mobile or web wallet.
Monitor DeFi positions
Poll token account data and program accounts to track liquidity pool shares or lending positions in real time for portfolio dashboards.
Create a block explorer
Fetch block details, transaction metadata, and slot information to display network activity and search transaction history.
Get started with Solana JSON RPC
- 1Pick a public Solana RPC endpoint such as https://api.mainnet-beta.solana.com
- 2Send HTTPS POST requests with Content-Type application/json
- 3Use standard methods like getAccountInfo or getSlot in the JSON body
- 4Parse the result field from each response object
- 5Handle rate limits and errors returned in the error field
Solana JSON RPC: pros & cons
Pros
- +No authentication or API key required
- +Full access to Solana's native JSON-RPC methods
- +HTTPS endpoints available for mainnet and testnets
- +Widely supported by existing Solana SDKs
Cons
- –Public endpoints often enforce strict rate limits
- –No built-in authentication for private or paid nodes
- –Requires handling of Solana-specific commitment levels
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A set of HTTPS endpoints that let developers query accounts, submit transactions, and read blockchain state using standard JSON-RPC calls.
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