About Solana
SOL is the native token of Solana, a proof-of-stake network for DeFi, NFTs, and consumer apps. Users rely on SOL for network fees, staking, and activity across Solana apps.
Use SOL to pay network fees for transfers and SPL token activity on Solana.
Use SOL when interacting with trading, DeFi, NFT, and other applications on Solana.
Delegate SOL to validators and earn a share of network inflation.
Join active NFT, gaming, and memecoin communities native to Solana.
Popular ways to swap Solana
Trade in or out of SOL from BTC, ETH, stablecoins, and other supported networks with one quote.
Receive SOL
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What can you do with Solana?
SOL is the native token for fees, staking, and activity across Solana apps, trading, and payments.
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Pay network fees
Use SOL to pay network fees for transfers, SPL token activity, and interactions with Solana apps.
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Use Solana DeFi
Swap tokens, lend assets, and earn yield across apps built on Solana.
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Trade SPL tokens
Buy and sell tokens on Solana using SOL or stablecoins as your trading balance.
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Use consumer apps
Fund wallets for games, social apps, and payment tools that run on Solana.
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Collect NFTs
Mint, buy, and trade digital collectibles on Solana NFT marketplaces.
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Move assets into SOL with transparent quotes, then spend, stake, or trade on Solana within minutes of settlement.
FAQs about Solana
What is native SOL?
Native SOL is the base token of the Solana blockchain, used for fees, staking, and rent on Solana accounts. It is not an SPL token wrapper.
Which wallets support SOL on Solana?
Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, and hardware wallets with Solana support can hold native SOL at standard mainnet addresses.
Can I swap USDC directly to SOL?
Yes. Supported routes can deliver native SOL on Solana from USDC and other assets.
Do I need SOL for SPL token transfers?
Yes. SOL covers transaction fees and account rent for most SPL activity, so holding a SOL balance is essential on Solana.
What network should my SOL wallet use?
Use a Solana mainnet address when receiving native SOL. Make sure your wallet is set up to receive assets on the Solana network.
Is bridged SOL the same as native SOL?
No. Bridged representations on other chains follow different contracts. Supported routes settle native SOL on Solana mainnet.
What is account rent on Solana?
Solana charges rent for on-chain data storage. SOL covers those costs along with transaction fees for SPL token activity.