In recent years, developing decentralized applications (DApps) has become easier, especially for mobile platforms. Solana provides developers with a range of tools for quickly creating applications without needing to create a back end.
Why build mobile apps on Solana in 2025?
With the increasing number of mobile device users, Solana is seeing a rise in developers creating apps for consumers and DeFi. The main advantages of using a mobile-first approach include ready-made solutions for wallet connectivity, UI rendering, and on-chain interactions without back-end dependencies.
Tools needed to build Solana mobile DApps
Developers can use the following stack of tools for rapid development:
* React Native: for cross-platform app development. * Solana Mobile App Kit: a mobile SDK featuring Solana-native components. * Wallet Adapter (React Native): for wallet connectivity. * SEND Kit: app templates for NFTs, tokens, and DeFi. * @solana/web3.js: for interacting with Solana RPC endpoints and handling transactions. * Phantom and Backpack wallets: mobile wallets supporting deep link integration.
Step-by-step guide to building a Solana mobile DApp
Outline the development process:
1. Set up a mobile app project using React Native. 2. Integrate wallet login using deep links. 3. Fetch user balances and token data. 4. Trigger on-chain actions like swaps or mints. 5. Deploy your app to iOS and Android.
The no-back-end approach is changing the architecture of Web3 apps, allowing for faster development, lower maintenance costs, and better user experiences.
