This guide helps you get from zero to a fully operational vault. There are two paths depending on your needs.
Choose Your Path
| UI Path | SDK Path |
|---|
| Best for | MPC Wallets requiring browser experience (admin actions only) | Everything else |
| Vault creation | Yes | Yes |
| Config updates | Yes | Yes |
| Metadata setup | Yes | Yes |
| Strategy initialization | No — requires scripts | Yes |
| Fund allocation | No — requires scripts | Yes |
Recommendation: Use the UI for vault creation and config management, then use the SDK + protocol-specific scripts for strategy initialization and fund allocation. Most vault owners use both.
Common Prerequisites
Regardless of which path you choose, you’ll need:
- A Solana wallet with sufficient SOL (~0.15 SOL for vault creation + ongoing transaction fees)
- An RPC endpoint — a reliable Solana RPC provider (e.g., Helius, Triton, QuickNode)
- Admin and manager keypairs — two separate Solana keypairs for role separation
- A clear plan for your vault — which asset, which strategies, target fees
