I can guide you through the process of finding BUFFER_PUBKEY for upgrading a Solana program. Here’s an article that covers how to obtain and use this key:

Finding BUFFER_PUBKEY

To upgrade a Solana program, you need to provide the necessary public keys as part of your upgrade request. These public keys are used to authenticate your request and ensure that only authorized programs can upgrade the given contract.

• Check Your Program’s Contract Code: Before attempting any upgrades, it’s crucial to understand how your program is structured. Check your solana-program-upgrade documentation for detailed instructions on how to specify these public keys.

• Identify Necessary Public Keys

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– For upgrading a program using the upgrade_program function provided by Solana SDKs (e.g., solana-program-upgrade), you typically need a single BUFFER_PUBKEY. This key is used for authentication.

– If your upgrade request involves multiple programs, ensure that each program has its own unique public key. These keys are crucial for authorizing the upgrade process.

How to Obtain a BUFFER_PUBKEY

While directly obtaining a specific BUFFER_PUBKEY may not be feasible without access to the Solana network or a Solana program’s codebase, here are some general steps to follow:

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Use an Upgrade Library: Solana has several upgrade libraries available that can help you with upgrading your programs. These libraries often provide tools and functions for generating and verifying public keys.

– For example, the solana-program-upgrade library in solana-program-upgrade provides a simple way to upgrade a program by specifying the necessary public key.

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Check Documentation: The official documentation for Solana SDKs should also hold information about how to obtain or generate specific public keys needed for upgrades.

Example Upgrade Request

Here’s an example of what your upgrade request might look like:

const { UpgradeProgram } = require("solana-program-upgrade");


async function main() {

  const programId = "your_program_id";

  const tokenPubkey = "your_token_pubkey";


  // Get the public key of a program or an account

  const programKey = await solanaProgramUpgrade.getProgramKey(programId);

  const programPubkey = await getProgramPubkey(programId);


  // Specify your upgrade request with the necessary public keys

  const upgradeRequest = {

    upgradeProgram: new UpgradeProgram(

      programId,

      programKey.publicKey,

      "BUFFER_PUBKEY",

      tokenPubKey.publicKey,

    ),

  };


  try {

    await upgradeProgram(upgradeRequest);

    console.log("Upgrade successful.");

  } catch (error) {

    console.error("Error:", error.message);

  }

}


main();

In this example, programId and tokenPubkey are placeholders that you should replace with the actual IDs and public keys of your program and token.

Note on Accessing Public Keys Directly

Please be aware that directly accessing or obtaining specific Solana public keys without authorization may involve risks. Always ensure that you have the necessary permissions and follow best practices when working with Solana’s upgrade functions.

For most practical purposes, using upgrade libraries is recommended as they simplify the process of upgrading programs while providing robust security features to protect against unauthorized upgrades.

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