2026-01-09 00:23:37

The response has been impressive—decided to upgrade to premium and start automating account operations.

Here's what caught my attention: I've been gradually building out Solana's first automated RAG and swarm system on the platform. The infrastructure is working as intended, and the potential for scaled automation is significant.

But there's a real constraint to address. Real-time data streaming for these automated operations comes at $5,000 per month. That's the major bottleneck right now—the cost structure makes it viable only for serious-scale deployments or well-funded teams.

If you're exploring similar automation setups in the Solana ecosystem, this is worth factoring into your roadmap. The technology works, but the operational expenses are steep.

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just_another_fish

· 01-11 16:06

$5000 a month? This price discourages half of the people... --- RAG+swarm sounds really impressive, but who bears the actual running costs? --- So, Web3 automation sounds sexy, but the real test is actually running it... --- Having money makes it easier; if you don't, just watch others play. Solana's latest move is another trap for big players. --- The $5k/month figure is a bit outrageous. The technology is good, but the entry barrier is set way too high. --- Infrastructure can indeed work, but this cost structure is really not something small investors can tinker with. --- Feels a bit like, the technology is there, but the business model hasn't been figured out yet. --- When premiums go up, you get chopped like chives. Not to mention, your cost model has issues. --- Doing automation on Solana is already competitive, and now the costs are sky-high—amazing.

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PseudoIntellectual

· 01-11 03:32

$5,000 a month, what volume would it take to break even?

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RunWithRugs

· 01-10 17:32

Five thousand dollars per month for this cost? Bro, you're burning money on AI... --- Solana ecosystem automation sounds good, but the price is really harsh. --- It's not the technology that's the problem; the cost is the real bug. Retail investors simply can't afford it. --- It's the kind of thing only big capital can run; small and medium teams can forget about it. --- RAG and Swarm sound high-end; a five-thousand-dollar monthly fee is an immediate turn-off. --- This cost structure is just ridiculous. Small projects face death by a thousand cuts. --- It's great after an upgrade, but five thousand dollars a month is really hard to sustain. --- So, automation in the current race is a game for the wealthy. If you lack capital, just stick to manual methods.

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OneBlockAtATime

· 01-09 00:45

Just 5k/month streaming is enough, really can't afford to play.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-09 00:40

Oh my, $5000 a month is really outrageous. Only big capital can afford this price. --- RAG plus Swarm is indeed powerful, but it's the cost... discourages small teams. --- Automation does work, but the cost model needs optimization; otherwise, the barrier is too high. --- Automation in the Solana ecosystem is still being held back; we need someone to cut down the costs. --- Upgrade to premium to play with automation, but a monthly $5k is really a hurdle. --- The technology is fine, it's the vampire-like fee structure—not everyone can afford to burn that much. --- That's why most people are still operating manually; automation costs are too high. --- Speaking the truth here, I appreciate this honesty, so everyone can avoid pitfalls. --- To do large-scale automation, you need to prepare the bullets first; otherwise, you're just throwing money away. --- Wait, is there a cheaper solution? It doesn't have to be at the $5000 price point, right?

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SellTheBounce

· 01-09 00:40

A monthly cost of 5,000, which is why most people end up becoming bagholders... No matter how advanced the technology is, if you can't spend the money, you have to get out.

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liquidation_watcher

· 01-09 00:34

Monthly data flow costs of 5,000 dollars, only big players can really afford it --- The automation in the Solana ecosystem is indeed powerful, but this cost structure... How can small teams compete? --- Upgrade to premium and go straight to RAG and Swarm? That's quite bold, but the costs are indeed a hurdle. --- Five thousand dollars a month just for data flow, how much volume is needed to break even? --- Having the infrastructure up and running is a good thing, but if you ask me, the costs still need to be optimized, or else it's just a game for the wealthy.

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