ZK Compression is a Solana framework that reduces the cost of token accounts and
PDAs by 99%.Whether you’re building the next DeFi protocol or integrating enterprise-grade
stablecoin payments, our APIs help you scale.
Token APIs
| Creation Cost | Light Token Program | SPL / Token 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Mint Account | 0.00001 SOL | 0.0015 SOL |
| Token Account | 0.00001 SOL | 0.002 SOL |
Light Token Program
High-performance token program and APIs that reduce account creation cost by 99%, while being more CU efficient on hot paths.
The Light Token APIs are a superset of - and fully compatible with - SPL-Tokens.
Integration Guides
Stablecoin Payments
Integrate light-token APIs for payment flows, with comparison to SPL.
Wallets
Let users display and swap light-tokens in your wallet application.
DeFi Programs
Build rent-free AMMs and DeFi programs with light-tokens.
Data Streaming
Stream token and mint events from the network in real-time.
Cookbook & Reference
Cookbook
Step-by-step recipes for every token operation.
API Reference
TypeScript and Rust SDKs, Anchor constraints and JSON RPC methods.
Solana to Light
Side-by-side mapping of every Light Token instruction against its SPL/Solana equivalent.
PDA Accounts
| Creation Cost | Light / Compressed | Solana default |
|---|---|---|
| 100-byte PDA | ~0.000015 SOL | 0.0016 SOL |
Light PDA (New)
Solana PDAs with sponsored rent-exemption that you can use with minimal coding overhead.
Works just like any other PDA, e.g. in your DeFi program.
Compressed PDA
Compressed PDAs are the core primitive. They let you store user, app, or other infrequently accessed state without paying rent-exemption fees at all.
AI Native Development
- Agent Skills
- MCP and DeepWiki
Install orchestrator agent skill or view skill.md:Install or view dedicated agent skills.
- Claude Code
- Cursor
- Any Agent
Add the marketplace and install:
AI Prompts
Copy-paste prompts for common integration tasks.