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Solana DeFi Glossary
Definitions of key terms used in Solana DeFi, token locking, LP locking, and staking. Published by the StakePoint team.
Token Standard
A specification defining how tokens are created, transferred, and managed on a blockchain.
Definition
A token standard is a defined specification that governs how tokens are implemented and behave on a blockchain. Token standards establish the rules for creating tokens, managing balances, authorising transfers, and interacting with decentralised applications.
On Solana, the two primary token standards are SPL (the original token standard) and Token-2022 (the upgraded standard with extensions). Both are maintained as part of the Solana Program Library. All wallets and DEXs that support Solana tokens implement these standards.
Token standards ensure interoperability — any token created to the standard works automatically with any wallet, DEX, or DeFi protocol that supports that standard, without custom integration work.
StakePoint & Token Standard
StakePoint supports both of Solana's token standards — SPL and Token-2022. Any token created to either standard can be locked or staked on StakePoint without requiring custom integration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the token standards on Solana?
Solana has two main token standards: SPL (the original standard) and Token-2022 (the upgraded standard with extensions like transfer fees). Both are supported by StakePoint.
Related Terms
SPL Token
The standard token format on the Solana blockchain.
Token-2022
An upgraded Solana token standard supporting transfer taxes and custom extensions.
Solana Program Library (SPL)
The official collection of on-chain programs maintained by the Solana team.
Token Mint
The unique on-chain address that identifies a specific token on Solana.
Token-2022 Extensions
Optional modules that add advanced features to Token-2022 tokens on Solana.