Solflare

Introduction

Solflare is one of the earliest Solana wallets and has grown into a powerful web/app wallet with native staking, swaps, NFT support, Solana Pay, hardware wallet integration, and 24/7 support—helping millions interact with Solana’s DeFi and ecosystem.

The Beginning

Solflare launched around 2020–2021, developed by co‑CEOs Vidor Gencel (tech lead) and Filip Dragoslavic (commercial lead), along with Damjan Marković overseeing operations. The team started by building Solana tools like Solrise in early 2021 and quickly gained traction.

Key Features

• Non‑custodial wallet: full control via secret keys/hardware support
• Multi‑platform: available as web, browser extension, iOS, and Android app
• In‑app token swaps via Jupiter aggregator
• Native SOL staking with validator selection
• NFT management: view, send, bulk operations
• Security tools: anti‑phishing, Ledger support, transaction simulation
• Solana Pay support and bakery‑style UI for payments

How It Works

Users install Solflare (web/extension or app), create or import a wallet (via seed phrase or hardware device), then manage SOL, swap tokens, stake, and handle NFTs—all through a secure UI connected to Solana. Helpful notifications and support offer extra guidance.

Why It Matters for Solana Users

Solflare combines advanced tools (staking, swaps, NFTs, hardware-wallet security) with user-friendly design—making it ideal for both staking SOL intelligently and exploring DeFi, NFTs, and Solana Pay. It's often the second wallet users try after Phantom—but its depth makes it valuable for more experienced users.

How to Use It

1. Download from solflare.com (web or mobile).
2. Create/import wallet; optionally connect Ledger.
3. Fund with SOL.
4. Stake SOL via "Staking" section.
5. Swap tokens in-app.
6. Manage NFTs in "NFTs" tab.
7. Use merchant payments via Solana Pay where available.

Milestones