Flash Loan Integration

Zero-Capital Arbitrage

Flash loans revolutionize arbitrage by eliminating capital requirements. Borrow millions of dollars for the duration of a single transaction. If the arbitrage is profitable, repay the loan plus fees. If not, the entire transaction reverts, and you only lose gas fees.

Solana's flash loan ecosystem is rapidly developing. Solend, Port Finance, and other protocols offer flash loans with competitive fees. Each protocol has different parameters and limitations. Research thoroughly before integrating.

Smart contract development is essential for flash loan arbitrage. You can't execute flash loans manually - everything must happen atomically within a single transaction. This requires Solidity or Rust programming skills, though frameworks and templates can help.

Start with simple flash loan arbitrages before attempting complex strategies. A basic example: Borrow USDC, buy SOL on Raydium, sell SOL on Orca, repay USDC loan. Once this works reliably, add additional steps or assets.

Security is paramount when working with flash loans. A single bug could drain your wallet or worse. Always test on devnet first. Consider getting your contracts audited if you're managing significant volume.