Glossary Term
Hodler
A hodler is someone who buys and keeps their cryptocurrency long-term, regardless of market fluctuations—demonstrating patience and conviction, especially in the fast-moving Solana and broader blockchain markets.
Beginner
General
Crypto Terminology
Hodler: what is it?
Examples
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A Solana user who bought SOL early and still holds it through multiple market cycles.
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Investors holding governance tokens of Solana-based DeFi projects to participate in voting.
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NFT collectors on Solana who keep unique assets as long-term cultural or speculative bets.
Common Use Cases
Passive portfolio growth through strategic long-term holding.
Staking SOL to earn yield and participate in Solana’s network security.
Engaging in DeFi projects and receiving potential airdrops or governance rights.
Pro Tips
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Use secure, non-custodial wallets and regularly back up recovery phrases for safekeeping.