❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Shreds are the smallest unit of data in Solana's block propagation protocol. When a validator produces a block, it breaks the block into shreds -- small, fixed-size packets (1,203 bytes each) -- and distributes them across the network. Shreds contain transaction data before the full block is assembled and confirmed, making them the fastest way to observe on-chain activity.

An RPC node delivers data after a block has been confirmed by the cluster. ShredStream.com delivers shreds as they are produced, before block confirmation. This gives you access to transaction data hundreds of milliseconds earlier than the fastest RPC subscription. For time-sensitive applications like trading, arbitrage, and liquidations, that difference is significant.

ShredStream.com offers two duration options:

All options include a UDP connection, access to every available region, and the same shred data. There are no performance tiers — every stream gets the same service.

Yes. You can create multiple streams, each with its own region, duration, and connection. Each stream is independent. This is useful for running redundant receivers across multiple servers or data centers.

When a stream expires, UDP delivery stops immediately. Your stream configuration is preserved in your dashboard, and you can renew it at any time to resume delivery. No data is sent during the expired period.

Yes. You can update the destination IP or port at any time from the stream detail page on your dashboard. There will be a brief interruption (a few seconds) while the change is applied. The region is chosen when you create the stream and is fixed for the life of that stream — to use a different region, create a new stream.

ShredStream.com accepts payments in SOL on the Solana blockchain. Payments are processed on-chain and typically confirm within a few seconds.

Yes. You can extend any stream (active or expired) by adding more time. Extensions are flexible — you can choose any duration regardless of your original purchase:

• +1 Week — $199
• +1 Month — $499

When you create or extend a stream, a payment modal displays a QR code and a payment address. Scan the QR code or copy the address and send SOL from any wallet or exchange. No wallet connection is required — just send the exact amount shown. Payment is confirmed automatically once the SOL arrives on-chain.

When you create a stream, you provide a destination IP address and port. ShredStream.com sends shreds as UDP packets to that address. Use our SDK to receive and decode shreds in a few lines of code — available for JavaScript, Python, Rust, and Go. See the SDK Quick Start guide to get started.

No — we deliver raw Solana shreds over UDP, so any Solana shred receiver works. We provide an SDK in JavaScript, Python, Rust, and Go that gets you from signup to first transaction in a few minutes if you'd rather skip the boilerplate. See Why Use the SDK for what it covers.

Yes — we deliver raw Solana shreds over UDP. Point your existing receiver at the IP/port you configure in the dashboard. Our SDK remains the quickest path if you don't have a receiver in place — available for JavaScript, Python, Rust, and Go.

Yes! We provide official SDKs for JavaScript, Python, Rust, and Go that handle UDP reception, shred parsing, and transaction decoding out of the box. Available on npm, PyPI, crates.io, and GitHub. See the SDK Quick Start guide for code examples.

Each UDP packet contains one raw Solana shred. Sizes vary up to the network MTU (~1500 bytes). No additional framing or header is added by ShredStream.com.

ShredStream.com delivers all shreds from the network without filtering. To focus on specific programs, accounts, or transaction types, apply your filtering logic client-side after receiving and parsing the shreds.

Yes. We offer free trials so you can evaluate ShredStream.com with your own infrastructure. Every signup gets a 3h free trial automatically — activate it in one click from your dashboard.

To delete your account:

1. Go to Settings in your dashboard.
2. Scroll to the Danger Zone section.
3. Click Delete Account.
4. Type DELETE to confirm.

Account deletion is permanent. All streams will be stopped and your data will be removed.