How to wrap SOL to wSOL (Quick Guide)

If we need to wrap sol to make any type of transaction, the procedure only consists of a few steps.

This method is much faster than Jupiter's, as you won't need to enable any options; you simply connect your wallet, proceed to wrap, and it will appear in your wallet.

1. Go to the Solana token

The first thing you need to do is go to token Smithii token and connect your wallet. There, you'll see an interface like this:

2. Select the amount of Sol to wrap and click on "Wrap".

In the previous screen you select the amount of SOL to wrap, click on "Wrap" and accept the transaction. Check the image below.

Once you run it, you will see the wSOL reflected in your wallet.

How to unwrap the wSOL?

To unwrap or return the wSOL to its previous state, all you have to do is the reverse of the process I showed you above: go to the Solana Wrapper, tap the swap arrow and select wSOL in the top input and click on "Unwrap".

Remember that in this step, you cannot define a certain amount of wSOL from your wallet, but by default all wSOL will be converted to SOL.

FAQ about Solana wrapped Solana

Wrapping Solana is a simple process using our tools. However, there are several questions that are often repeated and, as we are experts in the field, we solve them below.

What is Wrapped Solana (wSOL)?

Wrapped Solana wSOL Solana is the token version of the SOL governance cryptocurrency. This allows you to use SOL contexts where an SPL token is required, such as DEXs or dApps.

How do I get wrapped Solana (wSOL)?

You can get wrapped Solana or wSOL thanks to many dApps like Smithii. To do so, you will need SOL in your wallet enough to convert it into wSOL and pay the gas fees.

Can I exchange wSOL to SOL?

Yes, you can convert wSOL back to SOL at any time using Smithii's Solana Wrapper tool. This process is known as unwrap.

Ale Watters

Industrial Engineer. Member of the Smithii's marketing team. Solana trader. Collaborator in the $SHRIMP memecoin launch.