Solana’s New Features: Actions and Blinks

The Solana blockchain has been the epicenter of crypto’s latest “meme coin” frenzy, and a new set of features for the chain – so-called Actions and Blinks – could help make meme coins and other buzzy blockchain trends accessible to a wider audience.

Revolutionizing On-Chain Transactions

Developed by the Solana Foundation in partnership with the Solana development shop Dialect, Blinks and Actions allow people to transact on blockchains directly from within the websites and social platforms they use every day.

“Solana Actions allow users to execute on-chain transactions across various platforms, including websites, social media, and physical QR codes,” the Solana Foundation explained.

Enhancing Accessibility and Mainstream Adoption

The tech will be supported by popular Solana wallets like Phantom and Backpack right out of the gate, with other platforms able to integrate it by following implementation instructions in the chain’s developer docs.

Some believe that the hype around meme coins could help carry blockchains further into the mainstream, and Solana’s new features aim to address the accessibility issues that have hindered widespread adoption.

Disrupting How the Web Works

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.

This innovative approach plugs blockchain functionality into existing Web2 social apps, making it easier for users to engage with blockchain technology without the need for complex wallet software or trading platforms.