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Solana Announces ‘Actions’ and ‘Blinks’ to Enable Crypto Transactions on Websites and Apps: https://yakihonne.s3.ap-east-1.amazonaws.com/953281df0361f1a7ff836841c2b978b8d606b035e7d07b8d148c72e50b4d78a7/files/1719344661691-YAKIHONNES3.jpg 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.

With Solana Actions, any transaction can be turned into a blockchain link, also known as a blink, which can be shared and accessed on any web surface capable of displaying a URL. For example, on a website, a blink might trigger a transaction preview in a wallet without the need to navigate to a separate app or webpage. Similarly, in a messaging platform like Discord, a bot might expand the blink into an interactive set of buttons, providing a seamless on-chain interaction experience .