Guides on Solana rent & dormant accounts
Straight explainers, not filler — how rent works, what's safe, and what to expect before you reclaim anything.
Closing vs burning vs selling dust on Solana: what's actually different
Not every dormant token account is the same. Here's the real difference between closing an empty account, burning leftover dust, and selling it — and why the distinction changes how much SOL you actually get back.
What to check before you use any Solana rent-reclaim tool
A rent-reclaim tool touches your wallet directly. Here's a short, honest checklist for evaluating one — including questions we think GetBackSOL should have to answer too.
Solana token account rent: a complete FAQ
Every common question about Solana rent, dormant token accounts, and reclaiming SOL — answered directly, without the marketing language.
Gasless transactions on Solana: closing accounts with zero SOL in your wallet
Every Solana transaction needs a fee payer with SOL — which is a problem if your wallet is completely empty. Here's how gasless relaying solves it.
SOL rent reclaim: what to expect (fees, timing, and how much comes back)
A transparent breakdown of what happens when you reclaim rent from dormant Solana token accounts — the math, the timing, and where the service fee comes from.
Is closing a Solana token account safe? What actually happens on-chain
closeAccount is a standard, network-enforced instruction — not a workaround. Here's exactly what happens on-chain and why it can't touch tokens that still hold value.
Why does my Solana wallet have so many token accounts?
Airdrops, one-off swaps, and memecoin trades all leave behind token accounts you never asked for. Here's where they come from and why your wallet accumulates them.
How to close empty token accounts on Solana and get your SOL back
A step-by-step walkthrough of closing dormant SPL token accounts on Solana to reclaim the locked rent — what it costs, what it returns, and what to check before you start.
What is "rent" on Solana, and why do you get it back?
Every account on Solana locks up a small SOL deposit to stay on the ledger. Here's what that deposit is, why it exists, and why closing an unused account refunds it.