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Glossary Term

Sniper Mode

Sniper Mode is a specialized trading feature or setting used by traders and bots to target high-speed buying or action the instant a new token, NFT mint, or liquidity event goes live—maximizing the chance of securing assets before the general public on Solana and other blockchains.

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Sniper Mode: what is it?

Examples

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    Enabling Sniper Mode before a popular Solana NFT mint so the bot buys instantly at official launch.

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    Setting up Sniper Mode to purchase a new SPL token as soon as liquidity is added to a DEX.

  • 3

    Using multi-sniper mode on several anticipated launches, maximizing the chance of securing scarce assets.

Common Use Cases

Early participation in exclusive or limited NFT projects.
Front-running token listings for price arbitrage.
Rapid liquidity provision on Solana DEXes to capture initial rewards.
Enabling fair launches and testing network speed vs. competition.

Pro Tips

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Double-check parameters before activating Sniper Mode to avoid costly misfires.

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Use reputable, audited sniper tools and keep wallets secure to prevent loss from buggy or malicious code.

Frequently Asked Questions

Related Terms

Bag
Rug Pull
Slippage
Paper Hands
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