Learn SOLANA-RUST with Real Code Examples

Solana programs are written in Rust and compiled to Berkeley Packet Filter (BPF) bytecode for deployment on Solana.

Rust ensures memory safety and prevents common runtime errors through strict type checks and ownership rules.

Programs interact with Solana accounts for state management.

Used in DeFi, NFTs, gaming, and high-performance blockchain applications.

Leverages Solana’s parallel runtime for scalable transaction processing.

Accounts and PDAs for state storage

Instruction processing functions

Cross-program invocations (CPI)

Event logging and error handling

Anchor framework integration for easier development

Program: Solana smart contract

Account: persistent storage on-chain

Instruction: single function call to a program

PDA: program-derived address for secure state

CPI: cross-program invocation for modular design

programs/ - Rust source code

tests/ - unit and integration tests

migrations/ - deployment scripts

Anchor.toml or Cargo.toml - project config

README.md - documentation

Write Rust program using Solana SDK or Anchor

Compile to BPF bytecode

Deploy to Solana devnet/testnet

Test using local validator or devnet

Integrate with frontend via Solana Web3.js or Anchor client

Beginner: simple token program

Intermediate: NFT minting program

Advanced: decentralized exchange program

Expert: on-chain gaming or DeFi aggregator

Auditor: verify memory safety and account logic

Solana Rust vs Solidity: Rust is high-performance, memory-safe, Solana-specific; Solidity targets EVM.

Solana Rust vs Clarity: Rust is Turing-complete, Clarity is decidable and predictable.

Solana Rust vs Vyper: Both memory-safe, Rust compiled to BPF, Vyper to EVM bytecode.

Solana Rust vs Anchor SDK: Anchor is a framework for Rust programs; Rust is the underlying language.

Solana Rust vs Move: Move focuses on resource safety; Rust emphasizes performance and concurrency.

2017–2018 – Solana and Rust program support introduced

2019 – Solana mainnet beta launched

2020 – Anchor framework released

2021 – Enhanced CPI and account features

2022–2025 – Ecosystem growth and developer tooling improvements

BPF: Berkeley Packet Filter, Solana program bytecode

Anchor: framework for Solana Rust development

PDA: program-derived address

CPI: cross-program invocation

SPL: Solana Program Library, standard token programs