Practical overview
When it fits
Start here when the application targets Solana and needs an official route into development.
Who it is for
Developers starting an SVM application or integrating a Solana frontend.
Documented uses
- Choose between browser and local development setup.
- Find program, frontend and SDK documentation.
Requirements & limits
Use a browser and a development wallet containing only test SOL.
- The Playground keypair is stored in the browser; save it locally before continuing.
- The development wallet is for testing, not mainnet funds.
Check current requirements in the official documentation. Source-based guidance does not mean OpenViST has run or independently tested this project.
Set up a Solana Playground development wallet
Set up a Solana Playground development wallet
Before you start
- Use a browser and a development wallet containing only test SOL.
Steps
Open Solana Playground from the official quickstart and select Not connected at the bottom left.
Select Save keypair to save the development-wallet key locally, then choose Continue.
Check that the wallet is on devnet; request test SOL using the documented airdrop or official devnet faucet when needed.
Expected outcome
A documented devnet-wallet setup for learning; the procedure has not been executed by OpenViST.
Guide limitations
- The Playground keypair is stored in the browser; save it locally before continuing.
- The development wallet is for testing, not mainnet funds.
Documented task routes
Sources & review
Project information reviewed: 2026-10-05 11:00:26 UTC.
Source availability sampled: 2026-10-18 19:18:20 UTC. Availability is separate from editorial review.
Source changes are awaiting editorial review. Check the current documentation before implementation.
Source record details
- Sources checked
- 4 October 2026