Understanding Native Accounts in Solana
In Solana, a native account is an account that exists on the Solana network itself. As opposed to non-native accounts, which are external entities that use a smart contract or token on the network. Here’s what you need to know about native accounts and how they differ.
What is a native account in Solana?
A native account is a custom account on the Solana blockchain. It can hold funds, tokens, or even be used as the basis for other contracts. Native accounts are unique in that they can communicate with each other and the Solana network without the need for external references.
Key Characteristics of Native Accounts
Native accounts have some distinct characteristics:
- Ownership
: A native account is owned by a single entity, which can be a user or another contract.
- Customization: Native accounts are not created from scratch. They inherit assets and functionality from existing contracts or the Solana network itself.
- Interoperability: native accounts can communicate with each other and external contracts using native Solana APIs.
What happens when an account is marked as original?
When the contract marks the account as original, it means that the account has been adapted to his specific needs. Checking account.is_native() in your code snippet serves this purpose:
if (account.is_native()) {
account.close_authority = COption::None;
}
This line of code checks to see if the current account is the original one, and if so, closes any authority it may have had on behalf of another contract.
Accounts that are not domestic in Solana
Non-native accounts, on the other hand, are external entities that use a smart contract or token on the Solana network. They do not exist on the blockchain itself and rely on an external reference to function properly.
Key Differences Between Native and Non-Native Accounts
Here are some key differences between native and non-native accounts:
- Customization: Native accounts are custom-built, while non-native accounts are created using an external smart contract or token.
- Ownership: Native accounts are owned by a single entity, while non-native accounts are owned by users or other contracts on the network.
- Interoperability: Non-native accounts require additional interactions with external contracts and APIs to function properly.
Conclusion
In short, native accounts in Solana are customized, unique entities that communicate with each other and the network without the need for external references. Marking an account as native allows it to close authority on behalf of another contract, enabling its customized functionality. Although non-native accounts exist outside of the blockchain, they require additional interactions with external contracts to function properly.
This knowledge can help developers create more efficient and effective solutions for their applications on the Solana network.