πŸ”—Resources

Your curated toolkit for navigating the x402 protocol, autonomous payments, and the broader crypto ecosystem. No fluffβ€”just the good stuff.

❄️ Yuki402 Resources

🌐 Platform

πŸ“– Documentation

πŸ’¬ Community

πŸ”— Code

πŸ†˜ Support

🌐 x402 Protocol

The open standard powering autonomous payments.

🏠 Homepage

πŸ“š Technical Documentation

πŸ’» Open Source

πŸ” Service Registry

⛓️ Blockchain Infrastructure

RPC Providers (Critical for Production)

Helius (Solana) - Recommended

  • Best for: Production Solana apps

  • Why: 99.9% uptime, fastest RPC, generous free tier

  • Features: Analytics, webhooks, priority fees

  • Pricing: Free tier β†’ $50/month for serious usage

QuickNode (Multi-Chain)

  • Best for: Multi-chain projects

  • Chains: Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, Base, 15+ more

  • Why: Global infrastructure, high rate limits

  • Pricing: $9/month β†’ $300/month enterprise

Alchemy (Ethereum & Solana)

  • Best for: Ethereum developers

  • Why: Excellent docs, webhooks, free tier

  • Features: Enhanced APIs, transaction simulation

  • Pricing: Free β†’ $199/month professional

RPCPool (Solana)

  • Best for: Solana-focused projects

  • Why: Specialized Solana infrastructure

  • Features: Staked nodes, geo-distribution

  • Pricing: Custom enterprise plans

Block Explorers

Solscan (Solana)

  • Track transactions, wallets, tokens

  • Real-time updates

  • Program (smart contract) analysis

  • NFT metadata display

Etherscan (Ethereum)

  • The OG blockchain explorer

  • Contract verification and source code

  • Gas tracker and analytics

  • API for developers

PolygonScan (Polygon)

BaseScan (Base)

πŸ” Wallet Resources

Browser Wallets

MetaMask

  • Most popular Web3 wallet

  • Ethereum, Polygon, Base, BSC support

  • 30M+ users worldwide

  • Hardware wallet integration (Ledger, Trezor)

Phantom

  • Best Solana wallet experience

  • Clean UI, great mobile app

  • Multi-chain support (Ethereum, Polygon)

  • Built-in swap and bridge

Coinbase Wallet

Brave Wallet

  • Built into Brave browser

  • No extension needed

  • Privacy-focused

  • Multi-chain support

  • Hardware wallet support

Ledger

  • Industry standard for security

  • Ledger Nano S Plus: $79

  • Ledger Nano X: $149 (Bluetooth)

  • Supports 5,500+ coins and tokens

Trezor

  • Open-source hardware wallet

  • Trezor One: $69

  • Trezor Model T: $219 (touchscreen)

  • No Bluetooth = more secure

Pro tip: Use hardware wallet with MetaMask/Phantom for best security + UX.

πŸ€– AI & Development Tools

AI Model Providers

OpenRouter

Google AI Studio

  • Direct access to Gemini models

  • Free tier for testing

  • Faster than OpenRouter (direct connection)

  • Good for high-volume production

Anthropic (Claude)

  • Claude 3.5 Sonnet for advanced reasoning

  • Higher quality but slower/more expensive

  • Good for complex payment logic

  • Requires separate API key

Development Frameworks

Next.js

  • React framework powering Yuki402

  • App Router for server components

  • API routes for backend logic

  • Vercel deployment integration

Vercel AI SDK

Solana Web3.js

ethers.js

πŸ“š Learning Resources

Blockchain Basics

Solana Cookbook

Ethereum.org Developer Docs

Buildspace

Alchemy University

Smart Contract Development

Solidity Documentation

OpenZeppelin Contracts

Hardhat

Foundry

πŸ” Analytics & Monitoring

On-Chain Analytics

Dune Analytics

  • SQL queries on blockchain data

  • Community dashboards

  • Custom visualizations

  • Free tier available

Nansen

  • Smart money tracking

  • Wallet labeling and analysis

  • Token flow visualization

  • Premium service ($150/month+)

Bubblemaps

Gas Trackers

Etherscan Gas Tracker

Solana Beach

πŸ›‘οΈ Security Resources

Security Auditing

OpenZeppelin Audits

Trail of Bits

Consensys Diligence

Security Tools

Slither

MythX

  • Security analysis platform

  • API-based scanning

  • Multiple detection engines

  • Free tier available

Tenderly

πŸ’° DeFi Resources

Exchanges (Fiat β†’ Crypto On-Ramps)

Coinbase

  • Most beginner-friendly

  • Bank transfers, credit cards

  • High fees but easy UX

  • Strong regulatory compliance

Kraken

  • Lower fees than Coinbase

  • Advanced trading features

  • Good for larger amounts

  • Strong security track record

Binance

Crypto.com

DEXs (Decentralized Exchanges)

Uniswap (Ethereum)

Raydium (Solana)

Jupiter (Solana)

  • Solana DEX aggregator

  • Best prices across all Solana DEXs

  • Limit orders

  • Dollar-cost averaging

PancakeSwap (BSC)

πŸŽ“ Advanced Topics

MEV & Transaction Optimization

Flashbots

Jito (Solana MEV)

Layer 2 Solutions

Arbitrum

Optimism

Base (Coinbase L2)

🧰 Developer Utilities

API Testing

Postman

Insomnia

Code Editors

VS Code

Cursor

  • AI-powered VS Code fork

  • Code generation

  • Intelligent completions

  • Great for Web3 development

Web3 Libraries

wagmi

@solana/wallet-adapter

πŸ“° News & Media

Industry News

The Block

CoinDesk

Decrypt

  • Consumer-focused crypto news

  • Accessible explanations

  • Web3 culture coverage

  • Daily newsletter

Bankless

Twitter/X Accounts to Follow

@solana

  • Official Solana account

  • Network updates

  • Ecosystem highlights

@ethereum

  • Official Ethereum account

  • Protocol development

  • Ecosystem news

@VitalikButerin

  • Ethereum co-founder

  • Long-form thoughts

  • Protocol philosophy

@aeyakovenko

  • Solana co-founder

  • Technical insights

  • Network performance

@0xMert_

  • On-chain analysis

  • MEV research

  • Technical breakdowns

🎯 Best Practices Resources

Security Checklists

Smart Contract Security Best Practices

Not So Smart Contracts

Web3 UX Guidelines

Rainbow Design System

WalletConnect Design

πŸ†˜ Getting Help

Developer Communities

Solana Stack Exchange

Ethereum Stack Exchange

BuildSpace Discord

  • Active community of builders

  • Project feedback

  • Networking opportunities

Solana Tech Discord

  • Official Solana developer community

  • #dev-support channel

  • Core team presence

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⚠️ Disclaimer

External resources are provided for educational and informational purposes only. Yuki402 does not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for third-party services. Always:

βœ… Do your own research (DYOR) βœ… Verify smart contract addresses βœ… Check service reputation βœ… Start with small amounts βœ… Read terms and conditions

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