Solana accounts store all raw data on the blockchain. This guide demonstrates how to efficiently retrieve account data using Helius APIs.

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Using RPC Methods

The most direct way to read account data is through Solana RPC methods: 
// Replace YOUR_API_KEY with the API key from your Helius dashboard
const response = await fetch(`https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY`, {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    jsonrpc: "2.0",
    id: "1",
    method: "getAccountInfo",
    params: ["83astBRguLMdt2h5U1Tpdq5tjFoJ6noeGwaY3mDLVcri", { encoding: "jsonParsed" }],
  }),
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log("Account data:", data.result.value);

API Reference

getAccountInfo

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Common Parameters

  • encoding: Choose from base58, base64, or jsonParsed (recommended)
  • commitment: Data consistency level (processed, confirmed, or finalized)
  • dataSlice: Fetch only a specific portion of the account data

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Getting Multiple Accounts

For batch retrieval, use getMultipleAccounts: 
const response = await fetch('https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=YOUR_API_KEY', {
  method: 'POST',
  headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    jsonrpc: '2.0',
    id: '1',
    method: 'getMultipleAccounts',
    params: [
      ['83astBRguLMdt2h5U1Tpdq5tjFoJ6noeGwaY3mDLVcri', 'SysvarC1ock11111111111111111111111111111111', 'TokenkegQfeZyiNwAJbNbGKPFXCWuBvf9Ss623VQ5DA'],
      { encoding: 'jsonParsed' }
    ]
  })
});
const data = await response.json();
console.log("Multiple accounts data:", data.result.value);

API Reference

getMultipleAccounts

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Best Practices

  • Use account subscriptions via WebSockets for real-time updates
  • For large-scale data needs, consider using the Helius DAS API or LaserStream
  • Cache account data when appropriate to reduce API calls