Solana Actions and blinks - Share blockchain anywhere (feat. Chris, founder Dialect)

A conversation with Chris, founder of Dialect, about Solana actions and blinks.

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Summary

The conversation revolves around the introduction of Actions and Blinks, a technology platform and protocol developed by Dialect and Solana Foundation. Actions and Blinks allow users to share Solana anywhere on the internet by unfurling URLs and providing interactive experiences. The idea originated from the concept of smart messages and transaction requests in Solana Pay. The launch of Actions and Blinks was a collaborative effort between Dialect, Solana Foundation, and various wallets.

The discoverability and accessibility of Blinks are limited to specific browsers with wallet extensions installed. However, there are plans to make Blinks more widely available and user-friendly. The conversation explores the challenges and potential of Blinks and Solana Actions in revolutionizing the internet. The guests discuss the uphill battle of creating an open ecosystem in the current environment of mega companies and intentional blockades.

Chris and Nick highlight the power of Blinks in bringing value transfer and interaction to users without leaving the app. The technical nature of Blinks and Solana Actions is explained, emphasizing the backend REST API of Actions and the frontend UI of Blinks. The guests also mention the future possibilities of mobile integration and the importance of developer feedback and collaboration.

Takeaways

• Actions and Blinks allow users to share Solana anywhere on the internet by unfurling URLs and providing interactive experiences.
• The idea of Actions and Blinks originated from the concept of smart messages and transaction requests in Solana Pay.
• The launch of Actions and Blinks was a collaborative effort between Dialect, Solana Foundation, and various wallets.
• Currently, the discoverability and accessibility of Blinks are limited to specific browsers with wallet extensions installed, but there are plans to make Blinks more widely available and user-friendly. Creating an open ecosystem in the current internet environment is an uphill battle against mega companies and intentional blockades.
• Blinks bring value transfer and interaction to users without leaving the app, enhancing the user experience and stickiness.
• Blinks and Solana Actions have a backend REST API for transaction construction and delivery, and a frontend UI for rendering and user interaction.
• The technical nature of Blinks and Solana Actions allows for easy development and customization, making it accessible for developers.
• Mobile integration and native mobile implementations of Blinks are the next steps in the evolution of the technology.

Find Chris and Dialect online

• Follow Chris on twitter - @aliquotchris
• Follow Dialect on twitter - @SayDialect
• Dialect's website - dialect.to