Jito Bundle Submission for Solana
Jito bundles allow you to submit up to 5 Solana transactions that execute atomically — either all land in the same slot or none do. This is the primary mechanism for MEV protection and competitive transaction execution on Solana. Approximately 85%+ of Solana validators run the Jito-modified client, making bundles the standard for reliable, front-run-resistant execution.
EXECUTION SKILL — SAFETY WARNING: Submitting bundles spends real SOL on tips. Always test with
mode first. Never submit bundles with real funds without explicit confirmation. Default to simulation/dry-run in all scripts and examples.
When to Use Bundles
| Scenario | Use Bundle? | Why |
|---|
| Swap on illiquid token | Yes | Prevents sandwich attacks |
| Multi-step arbitrage | Yes | Atomic execution prevents partial fills |
| Liquidation | Yes | Competitive — tip determines priority |
| Simple SOL transfer | No | Priority fees are cheaper and sufficient |
| Time-insensitive swap | Maybe | Bundles cost tips; priority fees may suffice |
| NFT mint / competitive action | Yes | Guarantees ordering within the slot |
Core Concepts
Bundle Anatomy
A Jito bundle is a JSON-RPC request containing 1-5 base58-encoded signed transactions. The transactions execute sequentially and atomically within a single slot.
Bundle = [Tx1, Tx2, ..., TxN] (N <= 5)
- All transactions must be signed
- Transactions execute in order: Tx1 → Tx2 → ... → TxN
- If ANY transaction fails, the ENTIRE bundle is dropped
- The tip instruction goes in the LAST transaction (last instruction)
- Bundle has ~2 slots (~800ms) to land before expiry
Tip Mechanism
Tips are SOL transfers to one of Jito's 8 tip accounts. The tip incentivizes validators to include your bundle.
python
# Tip is a standard SOL transfer instruction
tip_instruction = transfer(
from_pubkey=your_wallet,
to_pubkey=tip_account, # One of 8 Jito tip accounts
lamports=tip_amount # Tip in lamports (1 SOL = 1e9 lamports)
)
# Add as the LAST instruction of the LAST transaction in the bundle
Tip accounts are fetched dynamically via
. Rotate through them to distribute load.
Block Engine Endpoints
Jito operates geographically distributed block engines. Choose the one closest to your infrastructure:
| Region | Endpoint |
|---|
| New York | https://mainnet.block-engine.jito.wtf
|
| Amsterdam | https://amsterdam.block-engine.jito.wtf
|
| Frankfurt | https://frankfurt.block-engine.jito.wtf
|
| Tokyo | https://tokyo.block-engine.jito.wtf
|
All endpoints accept JSON-RPC over HTTPS on port 443. The
path handles bundle operations.
API Methods
sendBundle
Submit a bundle of up to 5 transactions.
python
import httpx
BLOCK_ENGINE = "https://mainnet.block-engine.jito.wtf"
payload = {
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "sendBundle",
"params": [
[tx1_base58, tx2_base58], # List of base58-encoded signed txs
]
}
resp = httpx.post(f"{BLOCK_ENGINE}/api/v1/bundles", json=payload)
data = resp.json()
bundle_id = data["result"] # UUID string
getBundleStatuses
Check the landing status of submitted bundles (up to 5 bundle IDs per request).
python
payload = {
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "getBundleStatuses",
"params": [[bundle_id]]
}
resp = httpx.post(f"{BLOCK_ENGINE}/api/v1/bundles", json=payload)
statuses = resp.json()["result"]["value"]
# Each status: {bundle_id, status, slot, transactions: [{signature, ...}]}
# status: "Invalid", "Pending", "Failed", "Landed"
getTipAccounts
Fetch the current list of Jito tip accounts.
python
payload = {
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "getTipAccounts",
"params": []
}
resp = httpx.post(f"{BLOCK_ENGINE}/api/v1/bundles", json=payload)
tip_accounts = resp.json()["result"] # List of 8 base58 pubkeys
getInflightBundleStatuses
Check status of bundles that haven't landed yet (in-flight).
python
payload = {
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"id": 1,
"method": "getInflightBundleStatuses",
"params": [[bundle_id]]
}
resp = httpx.post(f"{BLOCK_ENGINE}/api/v1/bundles", json=payload)
# status: "Pending", "Failed", "Landed"
Bundle Construction Pattern
A typical bundle for a protected swap:
python
from solders.transaction import VersionedTransaction
from solders.message import MessageV0
from solders.instruction import Instruction
from solders.system_program import transfer, TransferParams
from solders.pubkey import Pubkey
import random
def build_protected_swap_bundle(
swap_ix: Instruction,
payer: Pubkey,
tip_lamports: int,
tip_accounts: list[str],
recent_blockhash: str,
) -> list[VersionedTransaction]:
"""Build a 1-tx bundle: swap + tip in the same transaction.
For simple swaps, a single-transaction bundle is sufficient.
The tip instruction is appended as the last instruction.
"""
# Pick a random tip account
tip_account = Pubkey.from_string(random.choice(tip_accounts))
# Tip instruction
tip_ix = transfer(TransferParams(
from_pubkey=payer,
to_pubkey=tip_account,
lamports=tip_lamports,
))
# Build transaction with swap + tip
msg = MessageV0.try_compile(
payer=payer,
instructions=[swap_ix, tip_ix],
address_lookup_table_accounts=[],
recent_blockhash=recent_blockhash,
)
tx = VersionedTransaction(msg, [keypair])
return [tx]
Tip Sizing Guide
| Scenario | Tip Range (lamports) | Tip Range (SOL) |
|---|
| Normal swap (low urgency) | 1,000 - 10,000 | 0.000001 - 0.00001 |
| Normal swap (standard) | 10,000 - 50,000 | 0.00001 - 0.00005 |
| Competitive action (arb, liquidation) | 50,000 - 500,000 | 0.00005 - 0.0005 |
| Highly competitive (NFT mint, MEV) | 500,000 - 5,000,000 | 0.0005 - 0.005 |
| Emergency (must land this slot) | 5,000,000+ | 0.005+ |
Dynamic tip calculation based on recent tip levels:
python
def calculate_dynamic_tip(
base_tip: int = 10_000,
urgency_multiplier: float = 1.0,
recent_tip_percentile_50: int = 15_000,
) -> int:
"""Calculate tip based on urgency and recent network tips.
Args:
base_tip: Minimum tip in lamports.
urgency_multiplier: 1.0 = normal, 2.0 = urgent, 5.0 = critical.
recent_tip_percentile_50: Median tip from recent bundles.
Returns:
Tip amount in lamports.
"""
dynamic_tip = max(base_tip, int(recent_tip_percentile_50 * urgency_multiplier))
# Cap at 0.01 SOL to prevent accidents
return min(dynamic_tip, 10_000_000)
Common Errors and Fixes
| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|
Bundle dropped (slot expired)
| Bundle didn't land within 2 slots | Retry with fresh blockhash; consider higher tip |
Transaction simulation failed
| A tx in the bundle would fail on-chain | Simulate each tx individually to find the failing one |
| Duplicate bundle ID | Expected on retry; check status instead |
| Too many requests to block engine | Back off; rotate between block engine endpoints |
| Malformed or unsigned transaction | Verify all txs are signed and base58-encoded |
| Stale blockhash | Use with commitment |
Landing Rate Optimization
Strategies to maximize bundle landing probability:
-
Multi-region submission: Send the same bundle to multiple block engines simultaneously. The first to reach the current leader wins.
-
Fresh blockhash: Use
with
commitment immediately before building. Stale blockhashes are the #1 cause of dropped bundles.
-
Retry with backoff: If a bundle doesn't land within 2-3 seconds, rebuild with a fresh blockhash and resubmit. Do NOT resubmit with the same blockhash.
-
Adequate tipping: Under-tipped bundles are deprioritized. Monitor the network's tip distribution and tip at or above the 50th percentile for your urgency level.
-
Minimal bundle size: Fewer transactions = less simulation time = higher landing rate. Use single-transaction bundles when possible.
python
async def submit_with_retry(
bundle_txs: list[str],
endpoints: list[str],
max_retries: int = 3,
) -> str | None:
"""Submit bundle to multiple endpoints with retry logic.
Returns bundle_id if submitted, None if all retries exhausted.
"""
for attempt in range(max_retries):
# Submit to all endpoints in parallel
async with httpx.AsyncClient() as client:
tasks = [
client.post(
f"{ep}/api/v1/bundles",
json={
"jsonrpc": "2.0", "id": 1,
"method": "sendBundle",
"params": [bundle_txs],
},
timeout=5.0,
)
for ep in endpoints
]
# Process first successful response
for resp in asyncio.as_completed(tasks):
result = (await resp).json()
if "result" in result:
return result["result"]
# Wait before retry with fresh blockhash
await asyncio.sleep(0.5 * (attempt + 1))
return None
Safety Checklist (Execution)
Before submitting any bundle with real funds:
Files
References
- — Complete JSON-RPC API reference with request/response schemas and error codes
references/tip_strategies.md
— Tip calculation strategies, dynamic tipping, cost optimization
references/best_practices.md
— Bundle construction patterns, landing rate optimization, common pitfalls
Scripts
- — Bundle construction with tip instruction; mode builds but does not submit
scripts/check_bundle_status.py
— Bundle status checking and tip account fetching; mode uses mock responses