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# Getting Started

## What is SOLFINDER?

SOLFINDER is a Telegram bot that analyzes on-chain activity on the Solana blockchain. It helps you:

* **Track smart money** entering the market through exchanges.
* **Trace funds** that pass through privacy/mixing protocols.
* **Identify wallets** involved in obfuscated transactions.

All analysis is done using publicly available blockchain data. No private keys, no wallet connections, no sign-ups required.

## How to Use

1. Open Telegram and search for the bot (contact us for the bot link).
2. Send `/start` to open the main menu.
3. Choose a tool:
   * **Fresh Wallet Scanner** — to find new wallets funded from exchanges.
   * **Privacy Cash Scanner** — to trace mixer transactions.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts.

## Commands

| Command   | Description                     |
| --------- | ------------------------------- |
| `/start`  | Open the main menu              |
| `/cancel` | Cancel the current operation    |
| `/help`   | Show help and usage information |

## Requirements

* A Telegram account.
* Basic understanding of Solana wallets and transactions.
* Transaction signatures (for Privacy Cash Scanner) — you can get these from block explorers like [Solscan](https://solscan.io).

## Times and Dates

All times displayed in the bot are in **UTC**. If you're in a different timezone, convert accordingly:

| Your Timezone   | UTC Offset | Example: 21:00 local = |
| --------------- | ---------- | ---------------------- |
| EST (US)        | UTC-5      | 02:00 UTC (next day)   |
| ART (Argentina) | UTC-3      | 00:00 UTC (next day)   |
| CET (Europe)    | UTC+1      | 20:00 UTC              |
| JST (Japan)     | UTC+9      | 12:00 UTC              |

Keep this in mind when selecting dates and time ranges in Function 3 of the Privacy Cash Scanner.


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