Solana Unveils ‘Actions’ and ‘Blinks’ for Easier Crypto Transactions on Websites and Apps
Hassan Shittu
Last updated:
June 25, 2024 15:13 EDT
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2 min read
The Solana Foundation has introduced new tools, “Actions” and “Blinks”, on June 25, to streamline the integration of crypto transactions into everyday internet activities. These tools aim to simplify and broaden the accessibility of blockchain interactions, allowing users to conduct on-chain transactions across websites, social media platforms, and various digital channels.
“Actions” will enable users to carry out on-chain transactions directly on websites, social media platforms, and through QR codes. On the other hand, “Blinks” will transform Actions into shareable links.
Jon Wong, head of ecosystem engineering at the Solana Foundation, commented, “Access to blockchain protocols has long been isolated to dapps and other wallet-aware tools. Actions and blinks on Solana allow any website and application on the internet to be a distribution point for on-chain interactions, furthering the goal of mainstream adoption.”
Actions will integrate Solana’s blockchain capabilities directly into websites and apps through APIs that return Solana transactions. With “Actions,” users can sign and send these transactions using the native app and mobile buttons, scannable QR codes, and shareable blinks.
Blinks can be embedded anywhere a URL can be shared, such as social media feeds, emails, and chatrooms, effectively turning them into gateways for on-chain transactions.
For instance, users could receive a payment request via text message or buy an NFT directly from a social media post, streamlining the process and making blockchain interactions more mainstream and accessible.
Several teams, including Cubik, Sanctum, Tensor, Realms, Access, Jupiter, Helium, Truffle, and Helius, are set to test and implement these new tools, according to Solana. Key platforms and wallets, including Backpack and Phantom, have already begun integrating Solana’s new tools.
“Actions and blinks deliver on one of the internet’s original promises: they make experiences portable, shareable, and actionable on any surface,” said Christ Osborn, founder and CEO of Dialect Labs. “From your X feed, you can buy an NFT, tip a creator, receive money, vote, stake, swap, and so much more.”
Solana is known for its lower transaction costs compared to other major blockchains like Bitcoin and Ethereum. In May, Solana reached an all-time high of 41.7 million active addresses and led with over $91 million in daily transactions. This surge in activity is partly due to the creation of meme coins, which previously caused network congestion but has since stabilized.
The introduction of Actions and Blinks represents a significant advancement in integrating blockchain technology into mainstream internet use. It has the potential to transform how users interact with crypto assets.
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