Carbium — Full-Stack Solana Infrastructure
Carbium is bare-metal Solana infrastructure — Swiss-engineered, no cloud middlemen. One platform covering the full transaction lifecycle.
Overview
| Product | Endpoint | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| RPC | https://rpc.carbium.io | Standard JSON-RPC for reads, writes, subscriptions |
| Standard WebSocket | wss://wss-rpc.carbium.io | Native Solana pubsub (account changes, slots, logs, signatures) |
| gRPC / Stream | wss://grpc.carbium.io | Yellowstone Full Block streaming (~22ms latency) |
| Swap API | https://api.carbium.io | DEX aggregation and execution powered by CQ1 engine |
| DEX App | https://app.carbium.io | Consumer-facing trading interface |
| Docs | https://docs.carbium.io | Full documentation |
Key differentiators:
- Sub-millisecond DEX quotes via CQ1 routing engine with binary-native state
- ~22ms Full Block gRPC — atomic, complete blocks (no shred reassembly)
- Gasless swaps — users trade without holding SOL
- MEV protection — Jito bundling built into Swap API
- Swiss bare-metal servers — sub-50ms RPC latency, 99.99% uptime
When to Use This Skill
| I want to... | Use | Key needed |
|---|---|---|
| Read account data / balances | RPC | RPC key |
| Send a transaction | RPC | RPC key |
| Monitor a wallet in real time | Standard WebSocket | RPC key |
| Confirm a transaction without polling | Standard WebSocket | RPC key |
| Watch program account changes | Standard WebSocket | RPC key |
| Build a wallet app | RPC + Swap API | Both |
| Get a token swap quote | Swap API | API key |
| Execute a swap programmatically | Swap API | API key |
| Execute a swap with Jito bundling | Swap API (bundle endpoint) | API key |
| Compare quotes across all DEX providers | Swap API (quote/all) | API key |
| Swap without users holding SOL | Swap API (gasless flag) | API key |
| Snipe pump.fun tokens (pre-graduation) | gRPC + direct bonding curve tx | RPC key (Business+) |
| React to on-chain events in real time | gRPC (streaming) | RPC key (Business+) |
| Index transactions for a program | gRPC (streaming) | RPC key (Business+) |
| Build an arbitrage / MEV bot | gRPC + Swap API | Both |
Quick Start
1. Get API Keys
| Product | Signup | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RPC + gRPC + WebSocket | rpc.carbium.io/signup | One key covers RPC, WebSocket, and gRPC |
| Swap API | api.carbium.io/login | Separate key, free account, instant |
Programmatic key provisioning is not yet available. Keys must be created via the dashboards.
2. Set Environment Variables
export CARBIUM_RPC_KEY="your-rpc-key"
export CARBIUM_API_KEY="your-swap-api-key"
3. Security Rules (Non-Negotiable)
- Never embed keys in frontend/client-side code
- Never commit keys to version control
- Use environment variables:
CARBIUM_RPC_KEY,CARBIUM_API_KEY - Rotate immediately if exposed
- Keep keys server-side only
Pricing Tiers
| Tier | Price | Credits/mo | Max RPS | gRPC | WebSocket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 500K | 10 | No | Yes |
| Developer | $32/mo | 10M | 50 | No | Yes |
| Business | $320/mo | 100M | 200 | Yes | Yes |
| Professional | $640/mo | 200M | 500 | Yes | Yes |
gRPC streaming requires Business tier or above.
RPC
Standard Solana JSON-RPC. Any Solana SDK works: @solana/web3.js, solana-py, solana Rust crate.
Endpoint:
https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=YOUR_RPC_KEY
TypeScript
import { Connection, PublicKey, LAMPORTS_PER_SOL } from "@solana/web3.js";
const connection = new Connection(
`https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`,
"confirmed"
);
// Read balance
const pubkey = new PublicKey("YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS");
const balance = await connection.getBalance(pubkey);
console.log(`Balance: ${balance / LAMPORTS_PER_SOL} SOL`);
// Send transaction
const sig = await connection.sendRawTransaction(transaction.serialize(), {
skipPreflight: false,
maxRetries: 3,
});
await connection.confirmTransaction(sig, "confirmed");
Python
from solana.rpc.api import Client
from solders.pubkey import Pubkey
import os
rpc = Client(f"https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey={os.environ['CARBIUM_RPC_KEY']}")
pubkey = Pubkey.from_string("YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS")
resp = rpc.get_balance(pubkey)
print(f"Balance: {resp.value / 1e9} SOL")
Rust
use solana_client::rpc_client::RpcClient;
use solana_sdk::pubkey::Pubkey;
use std::str::FromStr;
let url = format!(
"https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey={}",
std::env::var("CARBIUM_RPC_KEY").unwrap()
);
let client = RpcClient::new(url);
let pubkey = Pubkey::from_str("YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS").unwrap();
let balance = client.get_balance(&pubkey).unwrap();
println!("Balance: {} lamports", balance);
Commitment Levels
| Level | Speed | Guarantee | Use for |
|---|---|---|---|
processed | ~400ms | May roll back | Price feeds, low-stakes UX |
confirmed | ~2s | Supermajority voted | Default — best balance |
finalized | ~32s | Fully finalized | Irreversible confirmations, high-value ops |
Standard WebSocket (Solana Pubsub)
Native Solana WebSocket pubsub — any SDK built for Solana WebSocket works with zero modifications.
Endpoint:
wss://wss-rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=YOUR_RPC_KEY
Auth: same RPC key as query parameter. Available on all tiers (Developer and above recommended for production).
WSS vs gRPC — When to Use Which
| Standard WSS | gRPC / Yellowstone | |
|---|---|---|
| Protocol | JSON-RPC over WebSocket | Binary protobuf over WebSocket (or HTTP/2) |
| What you get | Account changes, slot updates, logs, signatures | Full atomic blocks, all transactions |
| SDK support | Any Solana SDK (@solana/web3.js, solana-py) | Yellowstone client or raw WS with JSON filter |
| Latency | Sub-100ms subscription ack | ~22ms full block delivery |
| Tier required | Developer+ | Business+ |
| Best for | Wallets, dApps, monitoring specific accounts | MEV bots, indexers, full-block processing |
Rule of thumb: watching specific accounts or signatures → WSS. Processing all transactions or need full block data → gRPC.
Subscription Methods
| Method | What it streams | Typical use case |
|---|---|---|
slotSubscribe | New slot numbers | Block clock, liveness checks |
rootSubscribe | Finalized slots | Finality tracking |
accountSubscribe | Account data changes | Wallet balance updates, PDA state changes |
programSubscribe | All accounts owned by a program | DEX pool state, staking updates |
signatureSubscribe | Transaction confirmation status | Confirm sent transactions in real time |
logsSubscribe | Transaction logs matching filter | Program event monitoring |
blockSubscribe | Full block data | Block explorers, indexers |
slotsUpdatesSubscribe | Detailed slot lifecycle events | Advanced timing, validator monitoring |
voteSubscribe | Vote transactions | Validator monitoring |
TypeScript — Watch a Wallet
import WebSocket from "ws";
const ws = new WebSocket(
`wss://wss-rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`
);
ws.on("open", () => {
ws.send(JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0",
id: 1,
method: "accountSubscribe",
params: [
"YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS",
{ encoding: "base64", commitment: "confirmed" },
],
}));
});
ws.on("message", (raw) => {
const msg = JSON.parse(raw.toString());
if (msg.result !== undefined) {
console.log(`Subscribed, id: ${msg.result}`);
return;
}
if (msg.method === "accountNotification") {
const { lamports } = msg.params.result.value;
console.log(`Balance changed: ${lamports / 1e9} SOL`);
}
});
TypeScript — Confirm Transaction via WSS
ws.send(JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0",
id: 1,
method: "signatureSubscribe",
params: ["YOUR_TX_SIGNATURE", { commitment: "confirmed" }],
}));
// signatureSubscribe auto-unsubscribes after first notification
TypeScript — Stream Program Logs
ws.send(JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0",
id: 1,
method: "logsSubscribe",
params: [
{ mentions: ["PROGRAM_ID"] },
{ commitment: "confirmed" },
],
}));
Using @solana/web3.js (Recommended)
The Connection class handles subscriptions natively:
import { Connection, PublicKey } from "@solana/web3.js";
const connection = new Connection(
`https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`,
{
commitment: "confirmed",
wsEndpoint: `wss://wss-rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`,
}
);
// Account subscription
connection.onAccountChange(
new PublicKey("YOUR_WALLET"),
(info, ctx) => console.log(`Balance: ${info.lamports / 1e9} SOL at slot ${ctx.slot}`),
"confirmed"
);
// Slot subscription
connection.onSlotChange((slotInfo) => {
console.log(`Slot: ${slotInfo.slot}`);
});
// Log subscription
connection.onLogs(
new PublicKey("PROGRAM_ID"),
(logs, ctx) => {
console.log(`Tx: ${logs.signature}`);
logs.logs.forEach(log => console.log(" ", log));
},
"confirmed"
);
Python — Watch Account
import asyncio, json, os
import websockets
WALLET = "YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS"
async def watch_account():
uri = f"wss://wss-rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey={os.environ['CARBIUM_RPC_KEY']}"
async with websockets.connect(uri) as ws:
await ws.send(json.dumps({
"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1,
"method": "accountSubscribe",
"params": [WALLET, {"encoding": "base64", "commitment": "confirmed"}],
}))
ack = json.loads(await ws.recv())
print(f"Subscribed: {ack['result']}")
async for raw in ws:
msg = json.loads(raw)
if msg.get("method") == "accountNotification":
val = msg["params"]["result"]["value"]
print(f"Balance: {val['lamports'] / 1e9} SOL")
asyncio.run(watch_account())
Unsubscribe
Every subscription method has a matching unsubscribe. Use the subscription ID from the ack:
{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 2, "method": "accountUnsubscribe", "params": [SUBSCRIPTION_ID]}
| Subscribe | Unsubscribe |
|---|---|
slotSubscribe | slotUnsubscribe |
accountSubscribe | accountUnsubscribe |
programSubscribe | programUnsubscribe |
signatureSubscribe | signatureUnsubscribe (auto after first notification) |
logsSubscribe | logsUnsubscribe |
blockSubscribe | blockUnsubscribe |
rootSubscribe | rootUnsubscribe |
For full notification shapes and advanced patterns, see resources/websocket-reference.md.
gRPC / Full Block Streaming
Real-time Yellowstone-compatible Full Block stream. ~22ms latency. Atomic complete blocks — no shred reassembly needed.
Endpoints & Auth
| Method | Format | Use case |
|---|---|---|
| WebSocket query param | wss://grpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=YOUR_RPC_KEY | Recommended for TS/Python |
| HTTP/2 header | x-token: YOUR_RPC_KEY | For Rust yellowstone-grpc-client |
Requires Business tier or above.
Available Methods
| Method | Description |
|---|---|
transactionSubscribe | Subscribe to real-time transactions with filters |
transactionUnsubscribe | Unsubscribe from transaction stream |
TypeScript — Subscribe to Program Transactions
import WebSocket from "ws";
const PROGRAM_ID = "6EF8rrecthR5Dkzon8Nwu78hRvfCKubJ14M5uBEwF6P";
const ws = new WebSocket(
`wss://grpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`
);
ws.on("open", () => {
ws.send(JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0",
id: 1,
method: "transactionSubscribe",
params: [
{
vote: false,
failed: false,
accountInclude: [PROGRAM_ID],
accountExclude: [],
accountRequired: [],
},
{
commitment: "confirmed",
encoding: "base64",
transactionDetails: "full",
showRewards: false,
maxSupportedTransactionVersion: 0,
},
],
}));
});
ws.on("message", (raw) => {
const msg = JSON.parse(raw.toString());
if (msg.result !== undefined) {
console.log(`Subscribed, ID: ${msg.result}`);
return;
}
if (msg.method === "transactionNotification") {
const { signature, slot } = msg.params.result;
console.log(`tx ${signature} in slot ${slot}`);
}
});
// Always reconnect on close — see Production Patterns
ws.on("close", (code) => {
console.warn(`Disconnected (${code}), reconnecting...`);
});
Filter Fields
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
vote | bool | Include vote transactions |
failed | bool | Include failed transactions |
accountInclude | string[] | Include txs involving ANY of these accounts |
accountExclude | string[] | Exclude txs involving these accounts |
accountRequired | string[] | Only include txs involving ALL of these accounts |
At least one of accountInclude or accountRequired must contain values.
Subscription Options
| Field | Type | Values |
|---|---|---|
commitment | string | processed / confirmed / finalized |
encoding | string | base64 / base58 / jsonParsed |
transactionDetails | string | full / signatures / none |
showRewards | bool | Include reward information |
maxSupportedTransactionVersion | number | 0 for legacy + v0 |
Python
import asyncio, json, os
import websockets
PROGRAM_ID = "6EF8rrecthR5Dkzon8Nwu78hRvfCKubJ14M5uBEwF6P"
async def subscribe():
uri = f"wss://grpc.carbium.io/?apiKey={os.environ['CARBIUM_RPC_KEY']}"
async with websockets.connect(uri) as ws:
await ws.send(json.dumps({
"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1,
"method": "transactionSubscribe",
"params": [
{
"vote": False, "failed": False,
"accountInclude": [PROGRAM_ID],
"accountExclude": [], "accountRequired": [],
},
{
"commitment": "confirmed", "encoding": "base64",
"transactionDetails": "full", "showRewards": False,
"maxSupportedTransactionVersion": 0,
},
],
}))
async for message in ws:
data = json.loads(message)
if "result" in data:
print(f"Subscribed: {data['result']}")
elif data.get("method") == "transactionNotification":
print(f"tx: {data['params']['result']['signature'][:20]}...")
asyncio.run(subscribe())
Rust (HTTP/2 gRPC)
use yellowstone_grpc_client::GeyserGrpcClient;
#[tokio::main]
async fn main() -> Result<(), Box<dyn std::error::Error>> {
let mut client = GeyserGrpcClient::connect(
"https://grpc.carbium.io",
"YOUR_RPC_KEY", // passed as x-token header automatically
None,
)?;
let (_subscribe_tx, mut stream) = client.subscribe().await?;
// Define subscription filters and consume stream
Ok(())
}
Full Blocks vs Shreds
| Metric | Value | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Solana Slot Resolution | ~400ms | The window in which a block is produced |
| Competitor "Shreds" | ~9ms | Fragmented data requiring client-side reassembly |
| Carbium Full Blocks | ~22ms | Atomic, complete data ready for use |
The 13ms difference is negligible within a 400ms slot. Full Blocks provide atomic integrity, zero-logic ingestion, and parsing efficiency.
Unsubscribe
{"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 2, "method": "transactionUnsubscribe", "params": [SUBSCRIPTION_ID]}
For complete gRPC reference with response shapes, see resources/grpc-reference.md.
Swap API
Aggregated DEX quotes and execution powered by the CQ1 engine — sub-millisecond quotes, ~10ms chain-to-queryable latency, binary-native state.
Base URL: https://api.carbium.io
Auth: X-API-KEY: YOUR_API_KEY header on all requests
Get your key: api.carbium.io/login (free account)
API Versions
| Version | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|
| v2 (Q1) | GET /api/v2/quote | Current — use this for new integrations |
| v1 (legacy) | GET /api/v1/quote, /api/v1/swap, /api/v1/quote/all, /api/v1/swap/bundle | Legacy — still operational |
Important: v2 and v1 use different parameter names. Do not mix them. v2 (Q1) uses
src_mint/dst_mint/amount_in/slippage_bps. v1 usesfromMint/toMint/amount/slippage.
v2 / Q1 — Quote + Executable Transaction (Recommended)
The Q1 engine returns both the quote and an executable transaction in a single call when user_account is included. No separate swap endpoint needed.
GET /api/v2/quote
| Param | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
src_mint | Yes | Input token mint address |
dst_mint | Yes | Output token mint address |
amount_in | Yes | Input amount in smallest unit (lamports) |
slippage_bps | Yes | Slippage tolerance in basis points |
user_account | No | Wallet address — if included, response includes executable txn field |
Quote only (no transaction):
const quote = await fetch(
"https://api.carbium.io/api/v2/quote" +
"?src_mint=So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112" +
"&dst_mint=EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v" +
"&amount_in=1000000000" +
"&slippage_bps=100",
{ headers: { "X-API-KEY": process.env.CARBIUM_API_KEY! } }
).then(r => r.json());
// Returns: { srcAmountIn, destAmountOut, destAmountOutMin, priceImpactPct, routePlan }
Quote + executable transaction (include user_account):
const quote = await fetch(
"https://api.carbium.io/api/v2/quote" +
"?src_mint=So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112" +
"&dst_mint=EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v" +
"&amount_in=1000000000" +
"&slippage_bps=100" +
"&user_account=YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS",
{ headers: { "X-API-KEY": process.env.CARBIUM_API_KEY! } }
).then(r => r.json());
// Returns: { srcAmountIn, destAmountOut, destAmountOutMin, priceImpactPct, routePlan, txn }
// txn is base64-encoded, ready for deserialization and signing
import httpx, os
resp = httpx.get(
"https://api.carbium.io/api/v2/quote",
params={
"src_mint": "So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112",
"dst_mint": "EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v",
"amount_in": 1_000_000_000,
"slippage_bps": 100,
"user_account": "YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS", # include for executable txn
},
headers={"X-API-KEY": os.environ["CARBIUM_API_KEY"]},
)
print(resp.json())
v1 Legacy Endpoints
These endpoints are still operational but use the older parameter family. Do not mix v1 params with v2 URLs.
| Endpoint | Method | Params | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
/api/v1/quote | GET | fromMint, toMint, amount, slippage, provider | Provider-specific quote |
/api/v1/quote/all | GET | fromMint, toMint, amount, slippage | Compare quotes across all providers |
/api/v1/swap | GET | owner, fromMint, toMint, amount, slippage, provider + optional flags | Get serialized swap transaction |
/api/v1/swap/bundle | GET | signedTransaction | Submit via Jito bundle (MEV protection) |
/api/v1/fee/custom | GET | payer, receiver, lamports | Generate custom fee transfer transaction |
v1 /swap supports additional execution flags: gasless, mevSafe, priorityMicroLamports, feeLamports, feeReceiver, pool.
Full Swap Execute Flow (TypeScript) — v2/Q1
import { Connection, VersionedTransaction, Keypair } from "@solana/web3.js";
const connection = new Connection(
`https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`,
"confirmed"
);
// 1. Get quote with executable transaction (single call)
const url = new URL("https://api.carbium.io/api/v2/quote");
url.searchParams.set("src_mint", "So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112");
url.searchParams.set("dst_mint", "EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v");
url.searchParams.set("amount_in", "100000000");
url.searchParams.set("slippage_bps", "100");
url.searchParams.set("user_account", "YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS");
const quote = await fetch(url, {
headers: { "X-API-KEY": process.env.CARBIUM_API_KEY! },
}).then(r => r.json());
if (!quote.txn) throw new Error("No executable transaction — check user_account param");
// 2. Deserialize and sign
const tx = VersionedTransaction.deserialize(Buffer.from(quote.txn, "base64"));
// tx.sign([yourKeypair]);
// 3. Submit via RPC
const sig = await connection.sendRawTransaction(tx.serialize(), { maxRetries: 3 });
// 4. Confirm
await connection.confirmTransaction(sig, "confirmed");
console.log("Swap confirmed:", sig);
Supported DEX Providers
| Provider | ID |
|---|---|
| Raydium | raydium |
| Raydium CPMM | raydium-cpmm |
| Orca | orca |
| Meteora | meteora |
| Meteora DLMM | meteora-dlmm |
| Pump.fun | pump-fun |
| Moonshot | moonshot |
| Stabble | stabble |
| PrintDEX | printdex |
| GooseFX | goosefx |
Slippage Recommendations
| Pair type | Recommended BPS | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Stablecoin swaps | 5-10 | 0.05-0.1% |
| Major pairs (SOL/USDC) | 10-50 | 0.1-0.5% |
| Volatile tokens | 50-100 | 0.5-1% |
| Arbitrage | 10 | 0.1% (tight) |
For complete OpenAPI parameter specifications, see resources/swap-api-reference.md.
Gasless Swaps
Gasless swaps let users execute on-chain transactions without holding SOL to pay fees.
How It Works
- User initiates a swap
- Carbium advances the SOL fee from an internal fee pool
- Transaction settles on-chain normally
- A micro-adjustment on the swap output rebalances the fee pool
Constraint
Gasless swaps require the output token to be SOL. Currently available on the v1 swap endpoint.
When to Use
- First-time users who received tokens but no SOL
- Embedded wallet experiences with low-friction onboarding
- Swap-first UX where gas funding hurts conversion
Integration
Add gasless=true to a v1 swap request:
const res = await fetch(
"https://api.carbium.io/api/v1/swap" +
"?owner=WALLET&fromMint=USDC_MINT&toMint=SOL_MINT" +
"&amount=1000000&slippage=100&provider=raydium&gasless=true",
{ headers: { "X-API-KEY": process.env.CARBIUM_API_KEY! } }
);
Pump.fun Pre-Graduation Token Sniping
Carbium Swap API cannot route pump.fun tokens before graduation (returns 0 routes). Use: gRPC to detect launches → build raw bonding curve transactions → submit via RPC.
Requires Business tier RPC key (gRPC access).
Key Constants
const PUMP_PROGRAM = "6EF8rrecthR5Dkzon8Nwu78hRvfCKubJ14M5uBEwF6P";
const PUMP_GLOBAL = "4wTV1YmiEkRvAtNtsSGPtUrqRYQMe5SKy2uB4Jjaxnjf";
const PUMP_FEE_RECIPIENT = "CebN5WGQ4jvEPvsVU4EoHEpgzq1VV7AbicfhtW4xC9iM";
const PUMP_EVENT_AUTH = "Ce6TQqeHC9p8KetsN6JsjHK7UTZk7nasjjnr7XxXp9F1";
const GRADUATION_SOL = 85_000_000_000n; // 85 SOL in lamports
const TOTAL_SUPPLY = 1_000_000_000_000_000n; // 1 quadrillion (6 decimals)
const DISCRIMINATORS = {
create: [0xe4, 0x45, 0xa5, 0x2e, 0x51, 0xcb, 0x9a, 0x1d],
buy: [0x66, 0x06, 0x3d, 0x12, 0x01, 0xda, 0xeb, 0xea],
sell: [0x33, 0xe6, 0x85, 0xa4, 0x01, 0x7f, 0x83, 0xad],
};
Step 1 — Subscribe to Launches via gRPC
import WebSocket from "ws";
const ws = new WebSocket(
`wss://grpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`
);
ws.on("open", () => {
ws.send(JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0", id: 1,
method: "transactionSubscribe",
params: [
{ vote: false, failed: false, accountInclude: [PUMP_PROGRAM] },
{ commitment: "confirmed", encoding: "jsonParsed",
transactionDetails: "full", showRewards: false,
maxSupportedTransactionVersion: 0 },
],
}));
});
setInterval(() => ws.ping(), 30_000); // keepalive
ws.on("message", (raw) => {
const msg = JSON.parse(raw.toString());
if (msg.method !== "transactionNotification") return;
const { signature, transaction } = msg.params.result;
const logs = transaction.meta.logMessages || [];
for (const log of logs) {
if (log.includes("Instruction: Create")) {
const mint = transaction.meta.postTokenBalances[0]?.mint;
if (mint) handleNewToken(mint, signature);
}
}
});
Step 2 — Derive Bonding Curve PDA
import { PublicKey } from "@solana/web3.js";
function deriveBondingCurve(mint: string): PublicKey {
const [address] = PublicKey.findProgramAddressSync(
[Buffer.from("bonding-curve"), new PublicKey(mint).toBuffer()],
new PublicKey(PUMP_PROGRAM)
);
return address;
}
Step 3 — Fetch & Parse Bonding Curve State
// Bonding curve layout (81 bytes):
// [0-7] discriminator
// [8-15] virtualTokenReserves (u64 LE)
// [16-23] virtualSolReserves (u64 LE)
// [24-31] realTokenReserves (u64 LE)
// [32-39] realSolReserves (u64 LE)
// [40-47] tokenTotalSupply (u64 LE)
// [72] complete (bool)
async function fetchBondingCurve(address: PublicKey) {
const res = await fetch(`https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`, {
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0", id: 1,
method: "getAccountInfo",
params: [address.toBase58(), { encoding: "base64" }],
}),
});
const { result } = await res.json();
const data = Buffer.from(result.value.data[0], "base64");
return {
virtualTokenReserves: data.readBigUInt64LE(8),
virtualSolReserves: data.readBigUInt64LE(16),
realTokenReserves: data.readBigUInt64LE(24),
realSolReserves: data.readBigUInt64LE(32),
complete: data.readUInt8(72) === 1,
};
}
Step 4 — Quote (Constant Product AMM)
function quoteBuy(curve: any, solLamports: number): bigint {
const num = curve.virtualTokenReserves * BigInt(solLamports);
const den = curve.virtualSolReserves + BigInt(solLamports);
return num / den;
}
function quoteSell(curve: any, tokens: bigint): bigint {
const num = curve.virtualSolReserves * tokens;
const den = curve.virtualTokenReserves + tokens;
return num / den;
}
Step 5 — Build & Submit Buy Transaction
Buy instruction accounts (order matters, 13 total):
| # | Account | Access |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | PUMP_GLOBAL | read |
| 1 | PUMP_FEE_RECIPIENT | write |
| 2 | mint | read |
| 3 | bondingCurve | write |
| 4 | bondingCurve ATA | write |
| 5 | user ATA | write |
| 6 | user/payer | write, signer |
| 7 | SystemProgram | - |
| 8 | TokenProgram | - |
| 9 | AssociatedTokenProgram | - |
| 10 | Rent sysvar | - |
| 11 | PUMP_EVENT_AUTH | read |
| 12 | PUMP_PROGRAM | read |
Submit with skipPreflight: true to save ~200ms:
const sig = await connection.sendRawTransaction(signedTx.serialize(), {
skipPreflight: true,
preflightCommitment: "confirmed",
maxRetries: 3,
});
Sniping Flow Summary
gRPC "Create" event → extract mint
→ deriveBondingCurve(mint)
→ [optional] fetchBondingCurve() for price check
→ build buy instruction with desired SOL
→ sendTransaction(skipPreflight: true)
→ monitor bonding curve state for exit
→ sell when target % reached or graduation imminent (85 SOL)
Pump.fun Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Blockhash expired | Tx took too long | Fresher blockhash; reduce latency |
| Insufficient funds | Not enough SOL | Balance must cover amount + fees (~0.005 SOL) |
| Account not found | Token just created | Retry with small delay (50-100ms) |
| Slippage exceeded | Price moved | Increase maxSolCost or reduce size |
For the full sniping example, see examples/pump-snipe/example.ts.
Migration
From Other RPC Providers (Helius, QuickNode, Triton, Alchemy)
Simple URL swap — all use standard JSON-RPC:
// Before
const connection = new Connection("https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=...");
// After
const connection = new Connection(
`https://rpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=${process.env.CARBIUM_RPC_KEY}`
);
From Jupiter Swap API
Parameter mapping (v2/Q1):
| Jupiter | Carbium v2/Q1 (/api/v2/quote) |
|---|---|
inputMint | src_mint |
outputMint | dst_mint |
amount | amount_in |
slippageBps | slippage_bps |
Key difference: Carbium Q1 returns the executable transaction in the quote response when user_account is included. No separate swap call needed.
From Triton gRPC
Same Yellowstone protocol. Update endpoint only:
wss://grpc.carbium.io/?apiKey=YOUR_RPC_KEY
For detailed migration guides, see docs/migration.md.
Production Patterns
Retry with Exponential Backoff
const delay = (ms: number) => new Promise(r => setTimeout(r, ms));
async function withRetry<T>(fn: () => Promise<T>, retries = 3, baseMs = 300): Promise<T> {
for (let i = 0; i < retries; i++) {
try { return await fn(); }
catch (e) {
if (i === retries - 1) throw e;
await delay(baseMs * 2 ** i + Math.random() * 100);
}
}
throw new Error("unreachable");
}
Do NOT blindly retry
sendTransaction— checkgetSignatureStatusfirst to confirm the tx did not already land.
WebSocket / gRPC Reconnect
async function connectWithReconnect(connectFn: () => Promise<void>) {
let backoff = 1000;
while (true) {
try {
await connectFn();
backoff = 1000; // reset on success
} catch {
await delay(backoff);
backoff = Math.min(backoff * 2, 30_000); // cap at 30s
}
}
}
Send ping every 30 seconds to prevent silent disconnects.
Timeout Recommendations
| Operation | Timeout |
|---|---|
| RPC read calls | 5-10s |
| Swap quote | 3-5s |
| Transaction confirmation | 30-60s (with polling) |
Failure Handling
| Failure | Action |
|---|---|
| Quote: no route found | Retry with wider slippage or different provider |
| Simulation failed | Do NOT send — inspect error, log, alert |
| sendTransaction failed | Check getSignatureStatus before retry |
| Transaction not confirmed | Poll with timeout; check blockhash expiry |
| Stream disconnected | Reconnect with exponential backoff |
| HTTP 429 rate limit | Back off immediately; treat as architecture signal |
Error Reference
HTTP Status Codes
| Code | Meaning | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | Invalid / missing API key | Check key and auth format |
| 403 | Plan restriction (e.g. gRPC on free tier) | Upgrade at rpc.carbium.io |
| 429 | Rate limit exceeded | Back off + retry; review architecture |
| 400 | No route found / bad params | Check mint addresses, slippage, required params |
| 500 | Server error | Retry after 1s |
| 503 | Temporary unavailability | Retry with exponential backoff |
WebSocket Error Codes
| Code | Message | Cause |
|---|---|---|
-32700 | Parse error | Malformed JSON or missing required params |
-32601 | Method not found | Method name typo or unsupported method |
-32602 | Invalid params | Wrong param types or missing fields |
-32603 | Internal error | Server-side error — retry |
Common Token Mints
| Token | Mint Address |
|---|---|
| SOL (wrapped) | So11111111111111111111111111111111111111112 |
| USDC | EPjFWdd5AufqSSqeM2qN1xzybapC8G4wEGGkZwyTDt1v |
| USDT | Es9vMFrzaCERmJfrF4H2FYD4KCoNkY11McCe8BenwNYB |
Best Practices
Security
- Keep API keys server-side only — never in frontend bundles or mobile clients
- Use environment variables (
CARBIUM_RPC_KEY,CARBIUM_API_KEY) - Rotate keys immediately if exposed
- Restrict endpoints by domain/IP in the RPC dashboard where practical
Rate Limiting
- HTTP 429 is an architecture signal, not just a retry cue
- Separate dev/staging/prod keys
- Isolate retry paths from decision logic
- Do NOT retry
sendTransactionbefore checkinggetSignatureStatus
Transaction Submission
- Use
skipPreflight: trueonly after validating the quote — saves ~200ms - Use
VersionedTransaction(V0) for Address Lookup Table (ALT) support - Prefer HTTP polling for confirmations over WebSocket (more reliable)
- Keep blockhashes fresh — they expire after ~60 seconds
Commitment Levels
- Default to
confirmedfor most operations - Use
processedonly for price feeds or low-stakes reads - Use
finalizedfor irreversible confirmations and high-value operations
Skill Structure
skills/carbium/
├── SKILL.md # This file
├── resources/
│ ├── endpoints-and-auth.md # All endpoints, auth patterns, pricing
│ ├── swap-api-reference.md # Full Swap API parameter specs
│ ├── grpc-reference.md # gRPC filter fields, response shapes
│ └── websocket-reference.md # All WSS subscription methods and shapes
├── examples/
│ ├── rpc-basic/README.md # Balance check + send transaction
│ ├── swap-quote/README.md # Quote → swap → sign → submit
│ ├── swap-bundle/README.md # MEV-protected Jito bundle
│ ├── grpc-stream/README.md # Program transaction subscription
│ ├── websocket-monitor/README.md # Account + slot monitoring via WSS
│ ├── pump-snipe/README.md # Full pump.fun sniping flow
│ └── gasless-swap/README.md # Gasless swap execution
├── templates/
│ └── carbium-setup.ts # Connection setup + retry helper
└── docs/
├── troubleshooting.md # Error codes, 429 handling
├── migration.md # From Helius, QuickNode, Jupiter
└── trading-bots.md # Bot architecture patterns
References
| Resource | URL |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem Overview | docs.carbium.io/docs/the-carbium-ecosystem |
| RPC Quick Start | docs.carbium.io/docs/quick-start-rpc |
| Swap API Quick Start | docs.carbium.io/docs/quick-start-dex-api |
| gRPC / Streaming | docs.carbium.io/docs/solana-grpc |
| CQ1 Engine | docs.carbium.io/docs/cq1-engine-overview |
| RPC Pricing | docs.carbium.io/docs/carbium-rpc-pricing |
| API Recipes | docs.carbium.io/recipes |
| FAQ | docs.carbium.io/docs/faq |
| Full AI Context | carbium.io/llms-ctx.txt |
| RPC Signup | rpc.carbium.io/signup |
| Swap API Signup | api.carbium.io/login |
| Discord | discord.gg/jW7BUkQS5U |
| Twitter/X | x.com/carbium |