Phantom vs Sandglass

Overview

Phantom Phantom is the most widely used wallet in the Solana ecosystem and has become synonymous with Solana itself. With millions of active users, Phantom provides a seamless gateway to DeFi, NFTs, token swa... Sandglass Sandglass is a yield tokenization protocol on Solana that splits yield-bearing assets into two separate instruments: principal tokens (PT) and yield tokens (YT). By separating the principal from the f...

Community Ratings

Phantom is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 4.8/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 4.0/5 for Sandglass (1 review). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

Phantom uses a free model — Free to use. Built-in swap charges approximately 0.85% fee. Staking is free with standard validator commission., while Sandglass is free. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.

Key Features

Phantom offers 8 features including Browser extension and mobile app with full feature parity, Built-in token swap aggregator powered by Jupiter for best prices, Native SOL staking with validator selection and rewards tracking, and 5 more. Sandglass counters with 5 features including Splits yield-bearing assets into principal tokens (PT) and yield tokens (YT), Fixed-rate yield locking via discounted principal tokens, Leveraged yield trading for amplified yield exposure, and 2 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.

Reliability & Health

We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Phantom currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Sandglass is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

Strengths

Phantom's key strengths include most widely supported wallet — works with virtually every solana dapp, intuitive design that makes blockchain interactions accessible to beginners, strong security with transaction simulation and phishing protection.