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Why Solana Token-2022 Extensions Must Be Set at Mint Creation
Token-2022 extensions like transfer fees must be configured when a mint is first created because Solana's account model requires fixed data sizes. Adding extensions later would require resizing accounts, which is not supported. This design trade-off prioritizes deterministic storage costs and performance over flexibility.
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The article explains a technical constraint well, but the real story is how Solana's architecture forces upfront decisions that could complicate token upgrades.
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