light-sdk
Rent-Free Solana Programs
The Light SDK pays rent-exemption for PDAs, token accounts, and mints. Program logic stays mostly untouched.
| Rent cost (per account) | Solana / SPL | Light SDK |
|---|---|---|
| Token account | ~2,000,000 lamports | ~11,000 lamports |
| Avg. DeFi pool | ~$2 | ~$0.02 |
Workflow
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