# Gem Wallet Supports Solana NFTs: Store, Send, and Receive SPL and Metaplex Collections
> Gem Wallet now supports Solana NFTs - store, send, and receive SPL and Metaplex assets with full self-custody and WalletConnect, starting June 7, 2026.
Gem Wallet is excited to announce full Solana NFT support, available starting June 7, 2026. Users can now store, send, and receive their Solana NFT collections directly in the app - with the same security and privacy they rely on every day.
## What Are Solana NFTs?
Solana is home to one of the largest NFT ecosystems in crypto, with over 40 million wallets holding at least one Metaplex NFT. Most Solana collections - including Mad Lads, Tensorians, and Okay Bears - are built on the Metaplex Token Metadata standard, which layers collection attributes, royalties, and verified creator data on top of Solana's SPL (Solana Program Library) token infrastructure. The Solana ecosystem also includes compressed NFTs (cNFTs), which use Merkle Tree state compression to reduce minting costs by up to 1,000x compared to standard SPL tokens. Trading happens primarily on Magic Eden and Tensor, Solana's two leading NFT marketplaces, where daily volume regularly exceeds 45,000 SOL.
## Benefits for Gem Wallet Users With Solana NFT Support
Gem Wallet is a secure, private [NFT Wallet](/nft-wallet/) for Solana with full self-custody, no KYC, and support for SPL and Metaplex collections.
- **Full Self-Custody:** Your Solana NFTs are held with your private keys - which never leave your device. No exchange, no custodian, no third party has access to your collection.
- **Fully Open-Source Code:** Gem Wallet's code is publicly available on GitHub. Anyone can verify exactly how NFT storage and transfers are handled in the app.
- **Privacy by Default:** Gem Wallet does not collect personal data - no phone number, no email, no ID required. Your assets and activity stay completely private.
- **SPL and Metaplex NFT Support:** Gem Wallet reads Metaplex Token Metadata on-chain to display each NFT's name, image, and collection attributes directly in the app. Both [SPL tokens](/spl-wallet/) and Metaplex Token Metadata NFTs are supported - PFP collections, gaming assets, and generative art all appear automatically and are fully transferable for Gem Wallet users.
- **WalletConnect for NFT Marketplaces:** Connect Gem Wallet to Magic Eden, Tensor, and other Solana NFT marketplaces via WalletConnect - list, bid, and buy without transferring custody of your keys or leaving the app.
- **Built-in DEX Aggregator:** [Swap SOL](https://gemwallet.com/swap/) for [USDT](/usdt-wallet/), ETH, BTC, BNB, and other assets through Jupiter and other DEX protocols directly in Gem Wallet - useful for covering marketplace fees or rebalancing your portfolio alongside your NFT holdings.
- **Buy SOL:** You can [purchase Solana](https://gemwallet.com/buy-solana/) with a credit card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay through Mercuryo, MoonPay, Paybis, and other providers - available in 150+ countries - to cover transaction fees when sending or listing Solana NFTs.
## How to Get Your First NFT on Solana
1. Download and install Gem Wallet on iOS, Android, or APK and open your [Solana Wallet](/solana-wallet/).
2. Buy an NFT on a marketplace like Magic Eden or Tensor - connect your Gem Wallet via WalletConnect to trade directly from the app without leaving your wallet.
3. Your NFT appears in your Gem Wallet Collections tab automatically - keep it secure and private, or list it for sale on any Solana NFT marketplace.
### Resources for Developers
Gem Wallet also supports NFTs on [Ethereum](/ethereum-wallet/), [BNB](/bnb-wallet/), [TON](/ton-wallet/), and more blockchains - with new networks added regularly.
📖 [Gem Wallet Documentation](https://docs.gemwallet.com/blockchains/)
## Conclusion
Solana's NFT ecosystem is now fully accessible inside Gem Wallet - your keys, your collection, no accounts or third parties required. Secure, private, and easy to use. Install yours today.