Solana’s Account Model: A Web2 Developer’s Guide to On-Chain Storage - Hala Kabir
The article explains Solana's account model for Web2 developers transitioning to Web3. It compares the Solana blockchain to a Linux filesystem, where every account functions like a file with specific metadata. Additionally, it highlights that smart contracts on Solana are stateless, relying on external accounts for data storage.
- ▪In Solana, every account is treated as a file, with the public key serving as the file path.
- ▪The metadata of each account includes fields like balance, owner, and whether it is executable.
- ▪Smart contracts on Solana do not store data internally, requiring them to access external accounts for data management.
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