May 21
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Why does mapping EVM contract architecture to Solana accounts matter? Because making state and access decisions before you write a single line of Rust prevents costly rebuilds and security mistakes when porting live systems. What you'll learn In this lesson you'll translate Solidity storage layouts and contract interfaces into a concrete Solana-focused architecture document. You'll map each EVM contract component to one or more Solana accounts or program responsibilities, decide when to split or co-locate state, and choose PDA seed strategies and ownership models that preserve access control semantics. The lesson shows how to convert storage-slot analysis into example Rust/Anchor account structs with serialization and size notes, and it walks through migration and upgrade approaches for moving live data safely from an EVM-style model to Solana accounts. By the end you'll have a mapping table, example account code, and migration notes ready for implementation. Who this is for Intermediate Web3 developers and engineers who know Solidity and EVM storage basics and who want practical guidance porting contracts to Solana. Familiarity with Solana accounts, PDAs, and basic Rust/Anchor patterns is recommended. Key topics covered - Mapping EVM storage slots to Solana account shapes and program responsibilities - Example Rust/Anchor account structs, serialization choices, and sizing notes - PDA seed strategies, ownership models, and access control translation - Data layout tradeoffs: co-location vs splitting state and performance implications - Migration and upgrade plans for live-state transfer and rollback considerations Ready to start designing robust Solana architectures for migrated contracts? Visit https://www.forge.college/