How to Wrap SOL to wSOL (Quick Guide)
If you need to wrap sol for any type of transaction, the process takes just a few steps.
This method is much faster than Jupiter’s. You don’t need to enable anything: just connect your wallet, complete the wrap, and the wSOL will show up in your wallet.
1. Go to the Solana token Wrapper
First, head to the token wrapper by Smithii and connect your wallet. You’ll see an interface like this:
2. Select the Amount of Sol to Wrap and Click “Wrap”
On the screen above, enter the amount of SOL you want to wrap, click “Wrap”, and confirm the transaction. It looks like this:
Once confirmed, your wSOL will show up in your wallet.
How to Unwrap wSOL
To unwrap wSOL and convert it back to its original state, just reverse the process above: go to the Solana Wrapper, click the swap arrow, select wSOL in the top input, and click “Unwrap”.
Keep in mind that at this step you can’t specify a partial amount from your wallet. By default, all your wSOL will be converted to SOL.
FAQ: Solana Wrapped Solana
Wrapping Solana is a straightforward process with our tools. That said, a few questions come up regularly, and as the experts on the topic, we’ve answered the most common ones below.
What Is Wrapped Solana (wSOL)?
Wrapped Solana (wSOL) is the token version of SOL, the native governance cryptocurrency. It lets you use SOL in contexts that require a SPL token, such as DEX or dApps.
How Do I Get Wrapped Solana (wSOL)?
You can get wrapped Solana (wSOL) through many dApps like Smithii. You’ll need enough SOL in your wallet to convert it to wSOL and cover the gas fees.
Can I Swap wSOL Back to SOL?
Yes, you can convert wSOL back to SOL at any time using the Solana Wrapper tool by Smithii. This process is known as unwrap.
