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[monster-dev5]

What kind of project in Solana?

[Snowstorm08]

Good question 🙂 Since you’re already strong in Solana + Rust/Anchor, let me break it down into types of projects people usually build on Solana — from beginner-friendly to advanced production-grade.

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🔹 Beginner-Level Projects

These are great for learning Rust, the Solana runtime, and Anchor framework:

• Token Mint → Create an SPL token (like ERC-20 on Ethereum).
• NFT Minting Program → Mint and manage NFTs (using Metaplex standards).
• Voting dApp → On-chain DAO-style voting with token-based governance.
• Simple Escrow → Hold SOL or tokens until both parties meet conditions.

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🔹 Intermediate Projects

These help you master program-derived addresses (PDAs), CPI (cross-program invocation), and on-chain state:

• Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Prototype → Simple swap between two SPL tokens.
• Lending/Borrowing Protocol → Deposit SOL/tokens and borrow against collateral.
• Subscription Payments → Users pay SOL/SPL tokens at regular intervals automatically.
• On-chain Gaming Assets → Store game items as NFTs, tradable between players.

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🔹 Advanced / Real-World Projects

Where scalability, security, and composability matter:

• NFT Marketplace → Like Magic Eden, with auction & royalty support.
• DeFi Protocol → AMMs, yield farming, or synthetic assets.
• Cross-chain Bridge → Move tokens between Solana and EVM chains.
• Payment Rails → A Stripe-like system on Solana for instant settlements.
• SocialFi Platform → Decentralized Twitter/Discord with token incentives.

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🔹 Unique Ideas (for standing out)

• On-chain Identity & Reputation (e.g., credit scoring system on Solana).
• AI + Solana Hybrid (AI model inference tied to Solana smart contracts).
• Decentralized File Storage + Payments (integrating Solana with Arweave/IPFS).
• Event Ticketing with NFTs (proof of attendance, resale, anti-scalping).

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⚡ In short:

• Beginner → Tokens, NFTs, Voting, Escrow.
• Intermediate → DEX, Lending, Subscription dApps, Games.
• Advanced → Marketplaces, DeFi, Bridges, Payments, SocialFi.

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Do you want me to suggest a specific Solana project idea that could actually attract users/investors in 2025, not just for learning?