FAQ

Find answers to the most common questions about ShredStream.com, organized by topic.

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General

What are Solana shreds?

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.

How is ShredStream.com different from using an RPC node?

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.

How does ShredStream.com compare to competitors?

In head-to-head benchmarks, ShredStream.com achieves a 94% win rate against six competing providers -- including Bloxroute, Jito, Shyft, Helius, Corvus, and ERPC. ShredStream.com consistently delivers shreds with lower latency and higher reliability.

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Streams

What stream plans are available?

ShredStream.com offers three plans:

Plan	Price	Connections
Standard	$249/month	1 connection
Pro	$449/month	2 connections
Ultra	$849/month	4 connections

All plans include access to every available region and the same shred data. Pro and Ultra plans include priority delivery and additional simultaneous connections for redundancy.

Can I have multiple streams?

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

What happens when my stream expires?

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.

Can I change my stream's IP address or region?

Yes. You can update the destination IP, port, or region 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. If a region change fails, your stream is automatically rolled back to its original region.

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Payments

What payment methods are accepted?

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

Are there discounts for longer commitments?

Yes. The following discounts apply when you prepay for a longer duration:

Duration	Discount
3 months	5%
6 months	10%
12 months	15%
24 months	20%

Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.

Which wallets are supported?

ShredStream.com supports any wallet that implements the Solana Wallet Standard, including:

• Phantom

• Solflare

If your wallet appears in the connection dialog, it is supported.

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Technical

How do I receive the UDP stream?

When you create a stream, you provide a destination IP address and port. ShredStream.com sends shreds as UDP packets to that address. On your server, you set up a UDP listener bound to 0.0.0.0 on the port you specified. See the UDP Setup guide for full instructions and code examples.

What is the packet size?

Every shred is exactly 1,203 bytes with a variant byte of 0xA5. There is no additional framing or header added by ShredStream.com -- each UDP packet contains one shred.

What throughput should I expect?

Under typical network conditions, you will receive between 500 and 5,000 shreds per second, depending on Solana network load. During periods of high activity (such as popular token launches), throughput may temporarily spike higher.

Can I filter shreds by program or account?

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.

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Account

Can I try ShredStream.com before subscribing?

Yes. We offer free trials so you can evaluate ShredStream.com with your own infrastructure. To request a trial, open a ticket on Discord in the #ticket channel or message us on Telegram.

How do I delete my account?

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.

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Have a Question Not Listed Here?

Reach out to us on Discord (open a ticket in #ticket) or on Telegram and we will be happy to help.