Best Practices

Transaction Validation

• • Always verify transaction details before signing
• • Check recipient addresses carefully
• • Validate token amounts and decimals
• • Review smart contract interactions
• • Be wary of phishing attempts

Wallet Security

• • Backup seed phrases securely (offline)
• • Use strong passwords for wallet encryption
• • Enable 2FA where available
• • Keep wallet software up to date
• • Disconnect wallet when not in use

Test on Devnet First

Always test your operations on devnet before deploying to mainnet:

• • Free SOL available via airdrop
• • Identical functionality to mainnet
• • Safe environment for experimentation
• • Test edge cases and error handling

Error Handling

Implement comprehensive error handling:

TypeScript Usage

Leverage TypeScript for type safety:

• • Define interfaces for all data structures
• • Use strict mode in tsconfig.json
• • Avoid 'any' type when possible
• • Utilize type guards for runtime checks
• • Document complex types with JSDoc

Code Organization

Maintain a clean and organized codebase:

• • Group related functionality into modules
• • Use consistent naming conventions
• • Keep components small and focused
• • Extract reusable logic into hooks/utilities
• • Document complex logic with comments

Optimize RPC Usage

• • Batch multiple account requests together
• • Cache responses when appropriate
• • Use websockets for real-time updates
• • Choose commitment level wisely (finalized vs confirmed)
• • Consider using custom RPC providers for better rates

Transaction Optimization

• • Combine multiple instructions when possible
• • Use priority fees during network congestion
• • Implement retry logic with exponential backoff
• • Monitor and optimize compute units
• • Consider using versioned transactions for larger ops

Frontend Performance

• • Use React.memo for expensive components
• • Implement virtual scrolling for large lists
• • Lazy load heavy dependencies
• • Optimize images and assets
• • Minimize re-renders with proper state management

Trading Strategy

• • Start with small amounts to test strategies
• • Set appropriate slippage tolerance
• • Use limit orders for better execution
• • Monitor gas fees and optimize timing
• • Diversify across multiple protocols

Yield Farming

• • Research protocols thoroughly before depositing
• • Understand tokenomics and emission schedules
• • Calculate break-even points including fees
• • Monitor positions regularly
• • Have exit strategies prepared

Metadata Storage

Use permanent storage solutions:

• • Arweave for permanent, decentralized storage
• • IPFS with pinning services as alternative
• • Never use centralized servers for valuable NFTs
• • Backup metadata JSON files locally

Collection Management

• • Verify collections before minting
• • Set fair royalty percentages (5-10%)
• • Keep update authority until collection complete
• • Document rarity distribution clearly
• • Consider compressed NFTs for large collections

Application Monitoring

• • Set up error tracking (Sentry, LogRocket)
• • Monitor RPC endpoint health
• • Track transaction success rates
• • Log critical operations for audit trails
• • Set up alerts for anomalies

Regular Maintenance

• • Keep dependencies updated
• • Monitor for security vulnerabilities
• • Review and optimize database queries
• • Clean up unused code and assets
• • Document changes and updates