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Swap functionality, SPL tokens, and NFT marketplaces on Solana: correcting a common misconception
Misconception first: swapping on Solana is “instant and cheap, so you can ignore slippage and liquidity.” That sentence is half-true and dangerously misleading. Yes, Solana’s architecture and Serum-style orderbooks or AMM designs reduce friction compared with some older chains, but the performance envelope depends on token design (SPL tokens), market depth, routing, and how the…