Solana blockchain is now deeply integrated into X social media, allowing users to perform on-chain operations directly while browsing their feed. This integration mainly relies on two technologies: Solana Blinks and Actions.
First, what is Blinks—it's essentially converting Solana Actions into clickable URL links that can be embedded anywhere on the X platform. When users see the link and click on it, compatible wallet extensions (like Phantom or Backpack) will take over the operation, completing signing and transaction execution directly in the browser without switching to another page.
Actions are the underlying API layer, which developers use to build various transaction commands—buying and selling tokens, token swaps, NFT interactions, and more. Users can preview, confirm, and submit these operations within familiar interfaces.
There are already practical examples: embedded buttons in social posts for buying and selling tokens or NFTs; prediction markets and tipping features linked to social interactions; wallet browser extensions integrated to make on-chain operations seamless.
In simple terms, this is about bringing decentralized trading and Web3 interactions to the most commonly used social platforms. Users no longer need to switch between different apps; all DeFi operations and NFT interactions can be completed on X. For the Solana ecosystem, such embedded experiences could significantly lower the barrier for ordinary people to participate in on-chain activities.
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SpeakWithHatOn
· 2h ago
Wow, I can trade directly on X like this? Then in the future, I can easily buy an NFT while scrolling through the feed and save time, but I need to watch out for accidentally slipping my hand.
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SellTheBounce
· 18h ago
The more convenient it is, the more you should be cautious. One-click trading sounds cool, but in reality, it's just an efficient way for the manipulators to harvest the retail investors.
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GateUser-26d7f434
· 18h ago
Wow, isn't this just putting the chain directly into the information flow? Just a click to trade? Now the sub users are thrilled.
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SandwichTrader
· 18h ago
Wow, finally someone has brought trading into the feed. Now when I swipe X, I can buy coins directly without switching between apps.
Really? Is Blinks really that smooth?
This integration with Sol is really impressive, lowering the barrier for ordinary users by half.
Wait, isn't this just the perfect combination of wallet and X? Why didn't anyone think of this before?
Phantom signing transactions directly in the browser? So I don't have to open the wallet app anymore.
If this can truly provide a seamless experience, how many people will rush in?
Speaking of which, this is indeed a big move for the Solana ecosystem.
However, there's a question mark on security—how is the risk of trading directly on X being controlled?
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AlwaysMissingTops
· 19h ago
Now it's really putting on-chain transactions directly into the feed, no need to jump around to trade, the experience is indeed top-notch.
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Wait, if that's the case, who is responsible for risk education? Beginners might get liquidated just by clicking around.
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The concept of blinks should have existed a long time ago; finally no need to switch between ten different applications.
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Solana's recent moves are indeed aggressive, but we still need to watch out for rug risks, friends.
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Oh wait, will this cause X to be targeted by regulatory authorities? Feels a bit too bold.
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It seems to lower the barrier to entry, but why do I feel like it's encouraging more people to lose money?
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Alright, another reason for me to go broke on social media has appeared.
Solana blockchain is now deeply integrated into X social media, allowing users to perform on-chain operations directly while browsing their feed. This integration mainly relies on two technologies: Solana Blinks and Actions.
First, what is Blinks—it's essentially converting Solana Actions into clickable URL links that can be embedded anywhere on the X platform. When users see the link and click on it, compatible wallet extensions (like Phantom or Backpack) will take over the operation, completing signing and transaction execution directly in the browser without switching to another page.
Actions are the underlying API layer, which developers use to build various transaction commands—buying and selling tokens, token swaps, NFT interactions, and more. Users can preview, confirm, and submit these operations within familiar interfaces.
There are already practical examples: embedded buttons in social posts for buying and selling tokens or NFTs; prediction markets and tipping features linked to social interactions; wallet browser extensions integrated to make on-chain operations seamless.
In simple terms, this is about bringing decentralized trading and Web3 interactions to the most commonly used social platforms. Users no longer need to switch between different apps; all DeFi operations and NFT interactions can be completed on X. For the Solana ecosystem, such embedded experiences could significantly lower the barrier for ordinary people to participate in on-chain activities.