Solana: Which versions of Solana SDK and Anchor are compatible with the stable toolchain?
As a developer building Solana blockchain applications, it is essential to ensure that your projects are compatible with the latest stable toolchain. However, due to the ongoing development cycle of Solana SDK and Anchor, compatibility issues may arise.
In this article, we will provide guidance on determining which versions of Solana SDK and Anchor are compatible with the stable toolchain.
Solana SDK Compatibility
Follow the steps below to determine which version of Solana SDK is compatible with the stable toolchain:
- View the latest Solana SDK documentation: Visit the official Solana SDK website ([docs.solana.com]( and navigate to the “SDK” section.
- Find compatible versions: Look for specific release notes or compatibility sections that list supported versions of the Solana SDK.
- Compare with nightly releases: Compare the latest stable release (stable version) with the nightly toolchain you are using (nightly-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu).
Here is an example:
- Current stable version:
solana-sdk@1.8.0
- Nightly toolchain:
nightly-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu
Current stable SDK releases
According to the Solana SDK documentation, here are some compatible versions of the solana-sdk package:
| Version | Stable release |
| — | — |
| 1.7.3 | solana-sdk@1.7.0 |
| 1.8.0 | solana-sdk@1.8.0 |
As you can see, the current stable version of solana-sdk (version 1.8.0) is compatible with both the nightly and stable toolchains.
Anchor Compatibility
To ensure compatibility with the Anchor SDK, follow these steps:
- View the latest Anchor documentation
: Visit the official Anchor documentation website ([docs.anchor.dev]( and go to the “SDK” section.
- Find compatible versions: Look for specific release notes or compatibility sections that list supported versions of the Anchor SDK.
Here is an example:
- Current stable version:
anchor@1.7.0
- Nightly toolchain:
nightly-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu
Current stable versions of Anchor SDK
According to Anchor documentation, here are some compatible versions of anchor-sdk package:
| Version | Stable release |
| — | — |
| 1.3.4 | anchor@1.3.0 |
| 1.5.2 | anchor@1.5.0 |
As you can see, the current stable release of anchor-sdk (version 1.7.0) is compatible with both the nightly and stable toolchains.
Conclusion
To ensure compatibility between Solana SDK projects and the latest stable toolchain, it is essential to:
- You can find compatibility information in the official Solana SDK documentation.
- Compare the latest stable releases with the nightly toolchain you are using.
- Check if the Anchor SDK is compatible with the stable version of solana-sdk or anchor-sdk.
If you follow these steps, you can successfully build and deploy blockchain applications on Solana, even if you are working with the current unstable nightly toolchain.