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Do I need a Solana wallet to use the API?

For operations that require on-chain transactions like creating a token or claiming fees you’ll need a Solana wallet with enough SOL to cover transaction costs, but you don’t necessarily need SOL for non-transactional usage.

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Wallet Requirements

  • Token Launch: Requires a wallet with SOL for transaction fees
  • Fee Sharing: Needs wallet access for configuring and claiming fees
  • Transactions: Any blockchain operations require wallet signing

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Getting Started

  1. Export your wallet’s private key (base58 encoded)
  2. Add it to your environment variables: PRIVATE_KEY=your_base58_encoded_private_key
  3. Use it in your scripts to sign transactions
You can export your private key from wallets like Bags, Phantom, or Backpack. See our Token Launch Guide for examples.

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Security Best Practices

  • Never commit private keys to version control
  • Use environment variables or secure secret management
  • Consider using a dedicated development wallet