solana_devnet_keypair_airdrop_and_balance_check.py

1from solana.rpc.api import Client
2from solders.keypair import Keypair
3from solders.pubkey import Pubkey
4
5# Connect to the Devnet cluster
6solana_client = Client("https://api.devnet.solana.com")
7
8# Generate a new wallet keypair
9new_wallet = Keypair()
10print(f"Public Key: {new_wallet.pubkey()}")
11
12# Request an airdrop of 1 SOL (1,000,000,000 Lamports)
13# Note: This may fail if the faucet is empty or rate-limited
14airdrop_hash = solana_client.request_airdrop(new_wallet.pubkey(), 1_000_000_000)
15
16# Wait for the transaction to be confirmed (optional but recommended for reliability)
17print("Airdrop requested. Transaction Signature:", airdrop_hash.value)
18
19# Check the balance of the new account
20balance = solana_client.get_balance(new_wallet.pubkey())
21print(f"Account Balance: {balance.value} lamports")