Case Studies

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How to learn from Solana reference builds and case studies - token launch, DeFi dApp, cNFT mint, CU/rent, landing, security retros, and the lessons catalog - as one reusable learning pattern.

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Reference: A DeFi Program + dApp

End-to-end reference: Anchor 0.32.1 lending program, LiteSVM tests, and Next.js client with @solana/kit 7.0.0.

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Defi Anchor

Reference: An SPL Token Launch

Reference flow: mint creation, Metaplex metadata, distribution, and authority revocation checklist.

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Spl Token Launch

Reference: A Compressed-NFT Mint at Scale

Merkle tree minting with Bubblegum, DAS API reads, and cost modeling for large drops.

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Cnft Bubblegum

Before/After: Optimizing a Program for CU & Rent

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Optimization Compute Units

Before/After: Making Transactions Land Reliably

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Landing Priority Fees

Security Incident Retrospectives

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Security Exploit

Lessons-Learned Catalog

Rust Case Studies Reference Builds Lessons Pitfalls

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