Solana: Which versions of Solana SDK and Anchor are compatible with the stable toolchain?
As a developer building blockchain applications on Solana, it is essential to ensure that your projects are compatible with the latest stable toolchain. However, due to the ongoing development cycle of both the Solana SDK and Anchor, compatibility issues may arise.
In this article, we will guide you through determining which versions of the Solana SDK and Anchor are compatible with the stable toolchain.
Solana SDK Compatibility
To determine which version of the Solana SDK is compatible with the stable toolchain, follow these steps:
- Check the latest Solana SDK documentation: Visit the official Solana SDK website ([docs.solana.com]( and go 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 versions: Compare the latest stable version (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 versions
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 nightly and stable toolchains.
Anchor Compatibility
For compatibility with the Anchor SDK, follow these steps:
- Check the latest Anchor documentation: Visit the official Anchor documentation website ([docs.anchor.dev]( and go to the “SDK” section.
- Search for 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 the Anchor documentation, here are some compatible versions of the 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 version of anchor-sdk (version 1.7.0) is compatible with both the nightly and stable toolchains.
Conclusion
To ensure compatibility between your Solana SDK projects and the latest stable toolchain, it is essential to:
- Refer to the official Solana SDK documentation for compatibility information.
- Compare the latest stable versions with the nightly toolchain you are using.
- Verify that the Anchor SDK is compatible with the stable version of solana-sdk or anchor-sdk.
By following these steps, you will be able to build and deploy successful blockchain applications on Solana, even when working with the current unstable nightly toolchain.
