Wallet Settings

This guide explains how to configure which Solana wallets are monitored by Solana Insider Monitor.

Wallet Configuration

The wallets setting in your configuration specifies which Solana wallet addresses to monitor:

{
    "wallets": [
        "55kBY9yxqQzj2zxZqRkqENYq6R8PkXmn5GKyQN9YeVFr",
        "DWuopnuSqYdBhCXqxfqjqzPGibnhkj6SQqFvgC4jkvjF"
    ]
}

Each address in the array will be monitored for token balance changes according to your scan interval.

Adding Wallets

You can add as many wallet addresses as you need to monitor. However, keep in mind that each additional wallet increases:

• API usage (potential for rate limiting)
• Processing time per scan
• Storage requirements for historical data

Valid Wallet Formats

Solana wallet addresses: - Are 32-44 characters long - Use base58 encoding (containing alphanumeric characters) - Example: 55kBY9yxqQzj2zxZqRkqENYq6R8PkXmn5GKyQN9YeVFr

Wallet Management Tips

Here are some practical tips for managing the wallets you monitor:

Document Your Wallets

Keep a separate document recording: - Which wallets you're monitoring - Why each wallet is important - Where the wallet address was found - The expected activity level

Prioritize Important Wallets

When setting up alerts, focus on the most important wallets first: - Treasury wallets holding significant funds - Active trading wallets with frequent changes - Protocol wallets controlling critical functions

Regular Auditing

Periodically review your wallet list to: - Remove wallets no longer needed for monitoring - Add new wallets of interest - Verify address accuracy

Per-Wallet Scan Configuration

Solana Insider Monitor supports configuring different scan modes for individual wallets, giving you fine-grained control over what tokens are monitored.

Scan Modes

Each wallet can use one of three scan modes:

• all: Monitor all tokens in the wallet (default)
• whitelist: Only monitor specific tokens listed in include_tokens
• blacklist: Monitor all tokens except those listed in exclude_tokens

Configuration Example

Here's how to configure different scan modes for different wallets:

{
  "wallet_configs": {
    "55kBY9yxqQzj2zxZqRkqENYq6R8PkXmn5GKyQN9YeVFr": {
      "scan": {
        "scan_mode": "whitelist",
        "include_tokens": [
          "So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112",  // SOL
          "EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v"  // USDC
        ],
        "exclude_tokens": []
      }
    },
    "DWuopnuSqYdBhCXqxfqjqzPGibnhkj6SQqFvgC4jkvjF": {
      "scan": {
        "scan_mode": "blacklist",
        "include_tokens": [],
        "exclude_tokens": [
          "7dHbWXmci3dT8UFYWYZweBLXgycu7Y3iL6trKn1Y7ARj",  // Dust token
          "DezXAZ8z7PnrnRJjz3wXBoRgixCa6xjnB7YaB1pPB263"   // BONK
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}

Use Cases

• Whitelist Mode: Use for wallets where you only care about specific tokens (e.g., stablecoins, major tokens)
• Blacklist Mode: Use for wallets with many dust or airdrop tokens you want to ignore
• All Mode: Use for comprehensive monitoring of all token activity

Global vs Per-Wallet Configuration

You can set a global scan mode that applies to all wallets and override it for specific wallets:

{
  "scan": {
    "scan_mode": "all",
    "include_tokens": [],
    "exclude_tokens": []
  },
  "wallet_configs": {
    "55kBY9yxqQzj2zxZqRkqENYq6R8PkXmn5GKyQN9YeVFr": {
      "scan": {
        "scan_mode": "whitelist",
        "include_tokens": ["So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112"]
      }
    }
  }
}

In this example, all wallets use "all" mode except for the specified wallet, which uses "whitelist" mode.

Finding Wallet Addresses

You can find Solana wallet addresses through various methods:

1. Solana Explorer: Search for a wallet on Solana Explorer
2. Wallet Applications: Export wallet addresses from Phantom, Solflare, etc.
3. Project Documentation: Many projects publish their treasury wallet addresses
4. Block Explorers: Search for transactions to discover related addresses

Monitoring Considerations

Privacy

Remember that all Solana blockchain data is public. Monitoring wallets: - Does not require permission from the wallet owner - Does not provide any private key access - Only tracks public, on-chain information

Performance Impact

The number of wallets you monitor affects performance:

Configuration Methods

Via Configuration File

Edit the wallets array in your config.json file:

{
    "wallets": [
        "55kBY9yxqQzj2zxZqRkqENYq6R8PkXmn5GKyQN9YeVFr",
        "DWuopnuSqYdBhCXqxfqjqzPGibnhkj6SQqFvgC4jkvjF"
    ]
}

Via Web Interface

When running in web mode:

1. Navigate to Settings > Wallets
2. Add or remove wallet addresses
3. Save your changes

The monitor will automatically begin tracking new wallets without requiring a restart.

Special Wallet Types

Token Program Wallets

To monitor SPL token program activities, add the Solana token program address:

{
    "wallets": [
        "TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA"
    ]
}

Program ID Monitoring

You can monitor program deployments and interactions by adding program IDs:

{
    "wallets": [
        "YOUR_PROGRAM_ID"
    ]
}

Best Practices

1. Start Small: Begin with a few important wallets before scaling up
2. Review Regularly: Periodically audit your wallet list to remove unnecessary addresses
3. Document Sources: Record why each wallet is being monitored and its significance
4. Test First: When adding critical wallets, verify monitoring works as expected
5. Balance Performance: Find the right balance between comprehensive monitoring and system performance

Future Enhancements

In future versions, we plan to add features like:

• Wallet labeling for easier identification
• Grouping wallets by category
• Custom alert thresholds per wallet
• Multiple configuration profiles

Related Settings

• Network Settings - Configure RPC endpoints and scan intervals
• Alert Settings - Set up alert thresholds