rustSwapping with Rust

Overview

This guide provides a step-by-step explanation for using the SolanaPortal API to execute token swaps with Rust. Whether you're performing a standard token swap or a more complex Jito bundle transaction, this tutorial walks you through the process on how to swap using Node.js. We'll break down everything from setting up your environment to sending transactions.

Installing Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure the following:

  1. Rust installed:

Download and install Rust using rustuparrow-up-right. Check your version with:

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Ensure it is Rust 1.60 or later.

  1. Private Key:

Obtain the private key for your Solana wallet (Phantom Wallet). Keep this key secure as it is required to sign transactions.

Setting Up the Environment

  1. Create a new Rust project.

cargo new solana_swap
cd solana_swap
  1. Add the required dependencies to your Cargo.toml:

[dependencies]
reqwest = { version = "0.11", features = ["json"] }
base58 = "0.9.0"
solana-sdk = "1.14.11"
tokio = { version = "1", features = ["full"] }
serde = { version = "1.0", features = ["derive"] }
serde_json = "1.0"
  1. Open main.rs in your editor and import the necessary modules:

Performing a Standard Token Swap

A standard token swap involves using a single wallet to trade one token on a supported decentralized exchange (DEX).

Performing a Jito Bundle Swap

For Jito bundles, you can batch multiple swaps into a single transaction. Each swap must have its own parameters, and you can use one or more wallets.

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Running the Code

To run the code, follow these steps:

  1. Save your code in src/main.rs.

  2. Build the project:

  1. Run the project:

Ensure you have all dependencies installed and your private keys are configured correctly.

Key Notes

  1. Jito Bundle Limitation: A single failed transaction in a bundle will fail the entire bundle.

  2. Environment Setup: Ensure you are connected to the Solana mainnet.

  3. Security: Never hardcode sensitive information like private keys in production code. Use environment variables or secret management tools.

  4. Error Handling: Always validate API responses and handle errors gracefully.

To learn how to implement swaps programmatically, visit the language-specific guides:

nodeSwapping with Node.jschevron-rightpythonSwapping with Pythonchevron-right

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