Solana Announces ‘Actions’ and ‘Blinks’ to Enable Crypto Transactions on Websites and Apps

cryptonews.com:

The Solana Foundation introduced on June 25 new tools to integrate crypto transactions into everyday internet use. These tools, named “Actions” and “Blinks,” simplify and expand the accessibility of blockchain interactions by enabling users to perform on-chain transactions across websites, social media platforms, and various digital channels.

Meet blinks (blockchain links) – a new primitive that transforms onchain actions into shareable links.

Anywhere you can share a link on the internet, you can initiate Solana actions (even on X!). pic.twitter.com/vswTP3wCVY

— Solana (@solana) June 25, 2024

“Actions” will allow users to perform on-chain transactions directly on websites, social media platforms, and through QR codes.

Blinks, on the other hand, transform Actions into shareable links.

“Access to blockchain protocols has long been isolated to dapps and other wallet-aware tools,” said Jon Wong, head of ecosystem engineering at the Solana Foundation. “Actions and blinks on Solana allow any website and application on the internet to be a distribution point for on-chain interactions, furthering the goal of mainstream adoption.”

Actions integrate Solana’s blockchain functionalities directly into websites and apps through APIs that return Solana transactions. According to the announcement, with “Actions,” users can sign and send these transactions using the native app and mobile buttons, scannable QR codes, and shareable blinks.

Blinks can be embedded anywhere a URL can be shared, such as social media feeds, emails, and chatrooms, transforming them into gateways for on-chain transactions.

For example, users could receive a payment request via text message or buy an NFT directly from a social media post, streamlining the process and