Use only the public address
A copy workflow never needs the source wallet's seed phrase or private key. Verify the address characters and token mints against public transaction evidence.
Classify activity conservatively
Solana instructions can represent swaps, transfers, account operations, routing, and unsupported programs.
- Treat transaction evidence as fact
- Treat buy or sell as a classification
- Leave unsupported activity unknown
- Record coverage gaps
Inspect performance quality
Separate realized exits from open positions. Include fees, transfers, drawdowns, holding time, concentration, and the possibility that other wallets or off-chain positions change the picture.
Set follower-specific limits
Choose trade size, total exposure, venue boundaries, token constraints, fee tolerance, and skip conditions based on what you can afford to lose.
Test decisions, not just returns
A paper period should reveal why each activity item would be copied or skipped. Review rule consistency, timing, and costs rather than optimizing around one return number.
Expect a different outcome
A later follower transaction can receive a different price, fail, or become impossible to exit. Copying can lose some or all capital.