SOL is the native currency of the Solana blockchain, one of the fastest and most cost-efficient blockchains in the world. It's used to pay for transactions, secure the network, and interact with decentralized apps (dApps) and NFTs including everything in Star Atlas.
How SOL Works
Blockchain: Solana is a public, open-source blockchain that supports smart contracts and NFTs.
Speed: Solana can handle tens of thousands of transactions per second (TPS), making it extremely fast even under load.
Fees: Solana’s fees are extremely low usually 0.000005 sol per transaction.
SOL in Star Atlas
To play Star Atlas on the blockchain side (SAGE, Marketplace, DAO), you’ll need a small amount of SOL in your wallet. This pays for actions like:
Importing ships or crew
Crafting or mining
Buying resources
Signing DAO votes
How to Get SOL
You can:
Buy SOL from a crypto exchange like Coinbase, Binance, or Backpack Exchange
Use Topper on play.staratlas.com to buy SOL with a credit card