Plan Requirements: LaserStream devnet is available for Developer and Business plan subscribers. LaserStream mainnet access requires a Professional plan. View plans and pricing to get started with LaserStream.

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What is LaserStream?

LaserStream is a next-generation streaming service purpose-built for developers who need reliable, low-latency Solana data. It delivers on-chain events (transactions, slots, blocks, accounts, and more) directly to your application with industry-leading reliability, performance, and flexibility. Similar to our gRPC offerings, LaserStream nodes tap directly into Solana leaders to receive shreds as they’re produced, delivering ultra-low latency data to your application. Unlike standard Solana RPC nodes, LaserStream is specifically designed for streaming use cases, offering features not available in conventional node setups:

Historical Replay

Automatically backfill missed data by specifying a starting slot, ensuring data continuity even after disconnections.

Multi-Node Reliability

Stream from multiple aggregated nodes simultaneously, eliminating single points of failure and ensuring maximum uptime.

High Performance

Purpose-built for streaming with optimized connection handling, reducing latency and improving throughput compared to standard connections.

Protocol Flexibility

Choose your preferred protocol to match your application’s needs and environment requirements.

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Easy Migration

Drop-in Replacement: LaserStream gRPC is designed as a seamless drop-in replacement for your existing gRPC setup. Simply change your endpoint and API token, and your application will work with LaserStream immediately.

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Using Existing gRPC Code

If you already use Yellowstone gRPC, migrating to LaserStream is as simple as: 
// Before: Using standard Yellowstone gRPC
const connection = new GeyserConnection(
  "your-current-endpoint.com",
  { token: "your-current-token" }
);

// After: Using LaserStream (just change endpoint and token)
const connection = new GeyserConnection(
  "https://laserstream-mainnet-ewr.helius-rpc.com", // Choose your closest region
  { token: "your-helius-api-key" }
);

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Enhanced Experience with the LaserStream SDK

While LaserStream works with your existing code, we highly recommend using our LaserStream SDK for enhanced capabilities: 
// Using the dedicated LaserStream SDK
import { subscribe, CommitmentLevel, LaserstreamConfig } from 'helius-laserstream';

const config = {
  apiKey: "your-helius-api-key",
  endpoint: "https://laserstream-mainnet-ewr.helius-rpc.com" // Choose your closest region
};

// The SDK automatically handles:
// - Connection management
// - Reconnection with backoff
// - Historical replay after disconnects
// - Subscription management
await subscribe(config, subscriptionRequest, handleData, handleError);

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Key Features

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Automatic Reconnection & Catch-up

The LaserStream SDK automatically handles dropped connections, network issues, and data gaps. When a reconnection occurs, the SDK automatically:
  • Reconnects with minimal delay
  • Re-streams any data that was missed during the downtime
  • Continues streaming without intervention

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Multi-Protocol Support

LaserStream is designed with multi-protocol support in mind:
ProtocolStatusBest ForFeaturesImplementation
gRPC✅ AvailableBackend services, high-throughput applicationsHighest performance, binary protocol, bi-directional streamingVia LaserStream SDK or Yellowstone
WebSocket🔜 Coming soonFrontend applications, browser clientsJSON-based, widely supported in browsers, familiar for web developersStandard WebSocket clients (e.g., ws library)
WebSocket support is coming soon! Currently, LaserStream is available only via gRPC. WebSocket integration is under active development and will be available in a future update.

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Advanced Filtering

LaserStream supports sophisticated filtering options:
  • Account Filtering: Include, exclude, or require specific accounts
  • Transaction Types: Filter by transaction status, vote transactions, etc.
  • Commitment Levels: Choose from processed, confirmed, or finalized
  • Data Content: Request specific data fields or full data

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Extreme Scalability

  • Load Balancing: Connections distributed across multiple nodes
  • Auto-scaling: Backend resources scale to match demand
  • Efficient Routing: Requests automatically routed to the most responsive node

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Endpoints & Regions

LaserStream is available in multiple regions worldwide for optimal performance. Choose the endpoint closest to your application’s location:

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Mainnet Endpoints

RegionLocationEndpoint
ewrNewark, NJ (near New York)https://laserstream-mainnet-ewr.helius-rpc.com
pittPittsburgh, US (Central)https://laserstream-mainnet-pitt.helius-rpc.com
slcSalt Lake City, US (West Coast)https://laserstream-mainnet-slc.helius-rpc.com
laxLos Angeles, US (West Coast)https://laserstream-mainnet-lax.helius-rpc.com
amsAmsterdam, Europehttps://laserstream-mainnet-ams.helius-rpc.com
fraFrankfurt, Europehttps://laserstream-mainnet-fra.helius-rpc.com
tyoTokyo, Asiahttps://laserstream-mainnet-tyo.helius-rpc.com
sgpSingapore, Asiahttps://laserstream-mainnet-sgp.helius-rpc.com

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Devnet Endpoint

NetworkLocationEndpoint
DevnetNewark, NJ (near New York)https://laserstream-devnet-ewr.helius-rpc.com
Choosing Your Network & Region:
  • For production applications, use a mainnet endpoint closest to your server location. For example, if your server is in Frankfurt, use https://laserstream-mainnet-fra.helius-rpc.com.
  • For development and testing, use the devnet endpoint: https://laserstream-devnet-ewr.helius-rpc.com.

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Authentication & Availability

LaserStream uses your Helius API key for authentication. You can obtain your API key from the Helius Dashboard. Your API key serves as both your authentication token and grants access to LaserStream’s enhanced features.
Plan Requirements:
  • LaserStream Devnet: Available for Developer ($49/month) and Business ($499/month) plans. Pay 3 credits per 0.1 MB for all devnet usage.
  • LaserStream Mainnet: Available for Professional ($999/month) plan. Pay 3 credits per 0.1 MB for all mainnet and devnet usage.
You can upgrade your plan in the Helius Dashboard.

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Need High-Volume Streaming? LaserStream Plus Add-Ons

For applications consuming massive amounts of real-time data, LaserStream Plus transforms unpredictable pay-per-use costs into predictable monthly expenses with significant savings.

Cost Transformation

From: Pay-per-use at 3 credits per 0.1 MB
To: Fixed monthly cost + included data allowance + 33% cheaper overages

Multiple Tiers Available

50TB to 250TB monthly allowances
View detailed pricing
When to consider LaserStream Plus:
  • Your app processes full market data streams (all DEX trades, NFT sales, etc.)
  • You’re building high-frequency trading systems
  • You need 24/7 account monitoring across thousands of wallets

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Getting Started

gRPC

High-performance streaming optimized for backend services and high-throughput applications
 For applications that need to catch up on historical data or implement fault-tolerant connections:

Historical Replay

Learn how to implement historical replay to ensure data continuity

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When to Use LaserStream vs. Other Solana Streaming Options

FeatureLaserStreamStandard Solana WebSocketYellowstone gRPC
Historical replay✅ Up to 3000 slots (approx. 20 minutes)❌ Not available❌ Limited
Auto-reconnect✅ Built-in with SDK❌ Manual implementation❌ Manual implementation
Multi-node failover✅ Automatic❌ Manual implementation❌ Manual implementation
gRPC support✅ Enhanced❌ Not available✅ Standard
Shredstream enabled✅ Yes❌ No❌ Manual

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Next Steps

For more information, join the discussion on our Discord or Telegram.

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Attribution

LaserStream is a custom fork of Richat project.