Glossary Term
Solana Cluster
A Solana cluster is a collection of computers (nodes) that together run the Solana software and form a decentralized, synchronized, and secure network capable of validating transactions and maintaining a global ledger.
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Solana Cluster: what is it?
Examples
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Deploying a dApp to Solana devnet to verify logic and smart contracts before moving to mainnet-beta.
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Community validators participating in mainnet-beta, contributing to decentralization and transaction validation.
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Developers launching private clusters on local machines for rapid testing.
Common Use Cases
Building and debugging Solana dApps on testnet/devnet before public release.
Running validator nodes to help secure the mainnet-beta cluster and earn rewards.
Experimenting with protocol upgrades or DeFi strategies in zero-risk cluster environments.
Pro Tips
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Use devnet for learning, practice, or developing integrations safely.