Solana RPC Endpoint
Fast, flat-rate Solana RPC node provider — free tier, no KYC, HTTP & WebSocket.
Solana is a high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain optimized for speed and low cost. With ~400ms block times, sub-cent transaction fees, and theoretical throughput up to 65,000 TPS, Solana hosts a thriving DeFi, NFT, and memecoin ecosystem alongside enterprise pilots.
solanaAbout Solana
Solana launched mainnet in March 2020. It uses a unique combination of Proof-of-History (PoH) for ordering and Tower BFT for consensus, allowing parallel transaction processing across hundreds of validators. Programs are written in Rust (most common) or C, and compile to BPF bytecode.
Solana's architectural choices — a single global state, account-based model, fast block times — make it ideal for applications requiring high transaction frequency: orderbook DEXes, MEV-heavy trading, real-time payments. The tradeoff has historically been occasional network instability under heavy load, though recent updates (Firedancer client) target dramatic reliability and throughput improvements.
Common Use Cases on Solana
- Memecoin trading (pump.fun ecosystem)
- DeFi with orderbook DEXes (Jupiter, Drift, Phoenix)
- NFT minting and marketplaces (Magic Eden, Tensor)
- DePIN — decentralized physical infrastructure (Helium, Render)
- Real-time payments and consumer apps
Solana Ecosystem
Jupiter (DEX aggregator), Drift (perps), Marinade (liquid staking), Magic Eden / Tensor (NFTs), pump.fun (memecoin launchpad), Helium, Render. Solana has been the dominant memecoin chain since 2024 and processes more daily transactions than any other major chain.
HTTP Endpoint
https://rpc.swiftnodes.io/rpc/solana?key=YOUR_API_KEYWebSocket Endpoint
wss://rpc.swiftnodes.io/ws/solana?key=YOUR_API_KEYQuick Start: Connect to Solana
cURL
curl -X POST https://rpc.swiftnodes.io/rpc/solana?key=YOUR_API_KEY \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","method":"getHealth","id":1}'Note: Solana uses its own RPC methods. Refer to the official Solana documentation for available methods.
Bridging to Solana
Wormhole and deBridge for general cross-chain. Allbridge, Mayan Finance for additional routes. Solana ↔ Ethereum via Wormhole is the most-used path for stablecoins.
Features of SwiftNodes for Solana
- Multiple load-balanced upstream nodes for high availability
- Health-checked every 60 seconds with automatic failover
- Free tier available — no credit card or KYC required
- Flat-rate monthly pricing with no per-request fees
- HTTP and WebSocket support
- One API key works across all 75+ supported chains, including Solana
Rate Limits
| Plan | Price | HTTP req/s | WS msg/s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0/mo | 2 | 1 |
| Starter | $49/mo | 50 | 25 |
| Growth | $89/mo | 150 | 75 |
| Scale | $149/mo | 300 | 150 |
| Pro | $249/mo | 500 | 250 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Solana
Does Solana have a chain ID?
Solana is non-EVM and doesn't use EVM chain IDs. It distinguishes networks by genesis block hash and cluster name (mainnet-beta, testnet, devnet).
What RPC methods does Solana support?
Solana uses its own JSON-RPC methods (getHealth, getSlot, getAccountInfo, sendTransaction, etc.) and WebSocket subscriptions (accountSubscribe, slotSubscribe, etc.). See https://docs.solana.com/api for the full reference.
What client does SwiftNodes run?
We run a mix of Agave (the official Solana client, formerly Solana Labs) and Firedancer (Jump Crypto's high-performance client) for redundancy and to take advantage of Firedancer's throughput improvements where appropriate.
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