Sbor - Project Manager for C

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:03:44 +0000

Hi devs,

Ever thought that writing CMake at 3am was tedious, you might have read about a project creating script in my previous blog. That script was for not just C, it was for multiple languages.

sbor is a project manager for C which is inspired by cargo. It provides familiar commands like

sbor init to create a new C project which uses CMake to create the Makefile.

sbor build, builds th ebinary using CMake and make

sbor run builds and runs the binary.

sbor add <header> adds a system header like string.h or math.h

sbor remove <header removes the header.

I hope this helps create a better experience for eith Rust devs using C (Not gonna happen I know) and/or beginners to C.

Here is the link

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Create your first SPL token on Solana with this step-by-step guide.

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:44:08 +0000

Token Creation on Solana: Launching Your First SPL Token

The Solana blockchain has gained widespread popularity for its high throughput, low transaction costs, and developer-friendly ecosystem. One of the many features Solana offers is the ability to create and manage tokens using the SPL (Solana Program Library) token standard. If you’re looking to launch your own cryptocurrency or token on Solana, this guide will walk you through the entire process step by step.

What is the SPL Token Standard?

The SPL token standard is Solana’s equivalent of Ethereum’s ERC-20 standard. It defines the rules and functionalities for creating fungible tokens that can be transferred, stored, and interacted with across the Solana network. SPL tokens are used in various applications, such as:

DeFi platforms
Gaming projects
Utility tokens for specific ecosystems
Stablecoins

Prerequisites

Before you start creating your SPL token, ensure you have the following:

A Solana Wallet: Use wallets like Sollet, Phantom, or Solflare.
Solana CLI Installed: Install the Solana Command Line Interface by following the official guide.
Devnet SOL: Obtain some SOL tokens from a Solana Devnet faucet for testing purposes.
Rust Installed: If you plan to develop custom programs, having Rust installed is essential.

Step 1: Install the SPL Token CLI

To create and manage SPL tokens, you’ll need the SPL Token CLI. Install it using the following commands:

cargo install spl-token-cli

Verify the installation:

spl-token --version

Step 2: Set Up Your Wallet

Create or use an existing Solana wallet to store your SPL tokens.

Generate a new keypair:

solana-keygen new --outfile ~/my-wallet.json

Set your wallet as the default:

solana config set --keypair ~/my-wallet.json

Check your wallet address:

solana address

Fund your wallet using the Devnet faucet:

solana airdrop 2

Step 3: Create the Token

Run the following command to create a new SPL token:

spl-token create-token

This will generate a unique token address for your SPL token.

Step 4: Create a Token Account

A token account is required to hold your tokens. Use the following command:

spl-token create-account <TOKEN_ADDRESS>

Replace <TOKEN_ADDRESS> with the token address generated in the previous step.

Step 5: Mint Tokens

Mint a specific number of tokens to your token account:

spl-token mint <TOKEN_ADDRESS> <AMOUNT> <ACCOUNT_ADDRESS>

For example:

enter ```bash

spl-token mint So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112 1000 code here

This command mints 1,000 tokens to your token account.

Step 6: Verify Token Balance

Check the balance of your token account:

spl-token balance <TOKEN_ADDRESS>

You should see the number of tokens you minted.

Step 7: Transfer Tokens

To transfer tokens to another wallet or account, use:

spl-token transfer <TOKEN_ADDRESS> <AMOUNT> <RECIPIENT_ADDRESS>