How to Buy SOL

Mar 11, 2026

3 min read

SOL is Solana's native token — used for gas fees, staking, and as a base asset across the Solana ecosystem. With Relay, you can acquire SOL from any supported asset on any chain, with no account and no KYC. Settlement typically takes under 3 seconds.

What Is SOL?

SOL is the native cryptocurrency of Solana, one of the fastest and highest-throughput blockchain networks in production. SOL is used to:

• Pay transaction fees on Solana (gas costs are very low — typically fractions of a cent)
• Stake for yield — Solana has a large staking ecosystem
• Trade on Solana DEXes like Jupiter and Orca
• Participate in Solana DeFi: lending on Kamino, perpetuals on Drift, and more
• Hold as a base asset for Solana-native activity

Solana's combination of high speed and low fees has made it one of the most active blockchain ecosystems by transaction count.

How to Buy SOL with Relay

Relay routes from any starting asset on any supported chain and delivers SOL to your Solana wallet.

Step 1: Go to Relay

Open relay.link in your browser. No account creation or email required.

Step 2: Connect your wallets

Connect your Solana wallet (Phantom, Backpack, Solflare) to receive SOL. If you're starting from an EVM chain, also connect your EVM wallet (MetaMask, Rainbow, Coinbase Wallet). Relay is non-custodial throughout.

Step 3: Select SOL as your destination

Choose the asset you're starting from — USDC, ETH, or any supported token — and select SOL as your output. Your SOL will be delivered to Solana.

Step 4: Confirm and receive

Review the quote and confirm. Relay's intent-based execution settles in seconds. SOL arrives in your Solana wallet.

Which Starting Assets Can I Use?

Relay routes from any supported token on any chain to SOL on Solana. Common starting points:

• USDC on Ethereum — Swap stablecoins for SOL in one step
• ETH on Base or Arbitrum — Move EVM assets to Solana
• USDT on Ethereum — Tether to SOL directly
• Any EVM token — Relay handles the routing automatically

Why Use Relay to Buy SOL?

No KYC. Connect your wallet and go. No email, no account, no ID required.

Non-custodial. Relay never holds your funds. You remain in control throughout execution.

Fast. 2.7 second median crosschain execution — even for EVM-to-Solana routes.

No destination gas required. You don't need SOL already in your wallet to receive SOL. Relay covers destination execution.

Reliable. $20B+ in volume processed. 99.9%+ fill rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need SOL to receive SOL?
No. Relay handles destination gas — you don't need any SOL pre-funded in your Solana wallet.

Can I buy SOL from ETH on Arbitrum?
Yes. Relay routes from any supported EVM chain to Solana. Set ETH on Arbitrum as your source and SOL as your destination.

Is the SOL I receive native SOL?
Yes. You receive native SOL on Solana — not a wrapped token. It's immediately usable for staking, DeFi, and gas.