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When you step into the world of decentralized finance and begin\ndeploying automated trading strategies, you are taking absolute control of your\nfinancial destiny. There are no banks, no customer support lines, and no corporate\nvaults holding your money. You are your own bank.",[104,108,109],{},"This level of self-custody provides incredible freedom and eliminates third-party\nrisk, but it also means that the responsibility for security falls entirely on\nyour shoulders. If you make a mistake, there is no centralized entity that can\nintervene to recover your assets.",[104,111,112],{},"In this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the precise security\narchitecture of Solana Bots. We will explain exactly how the tool protects your\nprivate information, why certain files on your computer are critical, and how\nyou can perform routine maintenance—such as clearing your state or changing\nyour main wallet—without ever putting your funds at risk.",[114,115,117],"h2",{"id":116},"_1-the-core-security-philosophy-of-solana-bots","1. The Core Security Philosophy of Solana Bots",[104,119,120],{},"The most important thing to understand about Solana Bots is that it operates\nentirely on your local machine. It is not a cloud-based web service. It does\nnot upload your private keys to a remote server, nor does it send your passwords\nover the internet to be stored in a corporate database.",[104,122,123],{},"When you install and run the application, everything happens right there on\nyour desktop. The interface you interact with, the background worker processes\nthat execute your trades, and the database that records your portfolio all live\nexclusively on your personal hard drive.",[104,125,126],{},"This architectural decision completely insulates you from massive honeypot hacks.\nIf a centralized trading platform gets breached by malicious actors, thousands\nof users lose their funds simultaneously. Because Solana Bots is entirely\ndecentralized and local, an attacker would need to gain physical or direct\nremote access to your specific personal computer to even attempt to compromise\nyour trading operation.",[114,128,130],{"id":129},"_2-understanding-the-master-password","2. Understanding the Master Password",[104,132,133],{},"When you first launch the application, you are prompted to create a master\npassword. This is not a traditional account password. There is no \"Forgot Password\"\nbutton, and no email recovery process.",[104,135,136],{},"Your master password is the cryptographic key that locks and unlocks the vault\ncontaining your private trading credentials. When you input your main wallet's\nprivate key, the application uses your master password to run a highly secure,\nindustry-standard encryption algorithm (specifically AES-256). The resulting\nencrypted data looks like random gibberish and is completely useless to anyone\nwho does not possess your exact master password.",[104,138,139],{},"Because the software never transmits this password to any external servers, we\nhave absolutely no way to recover it for you if it is lost. If you forget your\nmaster password, the application will permanently lose its ability to decrypt\nyour sub-wallets, and any funds left inside those specific wallets will be\nirretrievable. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you memorize your\npassword or store it in a highly secure, offline physical location, such as a\nfireproof safe or a dedicated hardware password manager.",[114,141,143],{"id":142},"_3-the-critical-importance-of-the-walletsdb-file","3. The Critical Importance of the wallets.db File",[104,145,146,147,151],{},"As you use the application to generate sub-wallets and execute distributed\ntrading strategies, the software needs a place to remember all these new\naddresses and encrypted keys. It stores all this vital information in a single,\nlocal database file named ",[148,149,150],"code",{},"wallets.db",".",[104,153,154],{},"This file is the absolute lifeblood of your automated trading operation. It is\nlocated within your system's hidden application data directory. Inside this\nfile, the software safely records the encrypted private keys for every single\nsub-wallet you have generated.",[104,156,157,158,160],{},"You must treat the ",[148,159,150],{}," file with the same extreme caution you would\ngive to a physical wallet full of cash.",[104,162,163,167,168,170],{},[164,165,166],"strong",{},"Never Delete This File While Trading."," If you manually delete the ",[148,169,150],{},"\nfile from your hard drive, the application will instantly forget that your\nsub-wallets exist. If those sub-wallets were holding SOL or other digital\ntokens at the time of deletion, you will lose access to those funds forever,\nas the encrypted keys required to move them will have been destroyed.",[104,172,173],{},"If you ever need to uninstall the application, migrate to a new computer, or\nperform a hard reset of your trading environment, you must always ensure that\nall your funds have been safely extracted from the system first.",[114,175,177],{"id":176},"_4-how-to-safely-start-a-clear-state","4. How to Safely Start a Clear State",[104,179,180],{},"There may come a time when you want to start fresh. Perhaps you want to clear\nout old sub-wallets, reset your trading metrics, or wipe the local database to\nbegin a brand new campaign.",[104,182,183,184,186],{},"Doing this securely requires a very specific sequence of events to ensure no\nfunds are accidentally orphaned. You cannot simply delete the ",[148,185,150],{}," file\nand hope for the best. Instead, you must use the application's built-in\ndraining mechanisms.",[104,188,189,192],{},[164,190,191],{},"Step 1: Halt All Automation","\nBefore attempting any cleanup, ensure that the Volume Bot and any other automated\nbackground tasks are completely stopped. You do not want the engine attempting\nto buy new tokens while you are trying to consolidate your funds.",[104,194,195,198,199,201],{},[164,196,197],{},"Step 2: Execute the Drain Command","\nNavigate to the wallet management section of the dashboard and locate the Drain\nfeature. This powerful command instructs the software to systematically scan\nevery single sub-wallet recorded in your ",[148,200,150],{}," ledger. It checks the\nbalance of each wallet, calculates the necessary network transaction fees, and\nsends every remaining drop of SOL back to your designated Main Wallet.",[104,203,204,207],{},[164,205,206],{},"Step 3: Verify the Consolidation","\nWait for the drain process to finish. The application will log the success of\neach transfer. Once it completes, check your Main Wallet's balance using an\nexternal block explorer like Solscan to verify that all your capital has been\nsafely returned.",[104,209,210,213,214,216],{},[164,211,212],{},"Step 4: Wipe the State","\nOnly after you have absolute confirmation that your sub-wallets are completely\nempty (holding exactly 0.00 SOL) is it safe to proceed. At this point, the\nencrypted keys stored in ",[148,215,150],{}," are essentially worthless because the\nwallets they unlock contain no assets. You may now safely delete the database\nfile.",[114,218,220],{"id":219},"_5-how-to-securely-change-your-main-wallet","5. How to Securely Change Your Main Wallet",[104,222,223],{},"Your Main Wallet acts as the central funding hub for your entire automation\nnetwork. It provides the initial capital that gets distributed to the sub-wallets,\nand it serves as the final destination when you drain your profits.",[104,225,226],{},"If you ever feel that your Main Wallet has been exposed, or if you simply want\nto migrate your operations to a new, fresh address for accounting purposes, you\nmust execute the transition carefully.",[104,228,229,232],{},[164,230,231],{},"Step 1: Drain the Network to the Old Main Wallet","\nJust like starting a clear state, you must first stop all active trading loops.\nUse the Drain command to pull all funds from your active sub-wallets back into\nyour current (old) Main Wallet. Ensure the sub-wallets are completely empty.",[104,234,235,238],{},[164,236,237],{},"Step 2: Transfer Funds Externally","\nNow that all your capital is consolidated in your old Main Wallet, use a standard\nSolana interface (such as Phantom or Solflare) to manually send your entire\nbalance from the old Main Wallet to your newly generated Main Wallet address.",[104,240,241,244,245,247],{},[164,242,243],{},"Step 3: Reset the Application State","\nBecause your old sub-wallets are inextricably tied to the old configuration, it\nis best practice to completely reset your environment. Follow the steps outlined\nabove to delete the ",[148,246,150],{}," file now that you know it only contains keys\nfor empty wallets.",[104,249,250,253],{},[164,251,252],{},"Step 4: Initialize the New Main Wallet","\nRelaunch Solana Bots. Because the old database is gone, the application will\nprompt you for initial setup. Provide your new master password and input the\nprivate key for your completely fresh, fully funded new Main Wallet. You can\nnow safely generate a new batch of sub-wallets, distribute your funds, and\nresume trading with a pristine security posture.",[114,255,257],{"id":256},"_6-api-key-security-and-network-resilience","6. API Key Security and Network Resilience",[104,259,260],{},"In addition to your wallet private keys, Solana Bots also requires access to\nvarious third-party services to function optimally. This includes Jupiter API\nkeys for highly advanced swap routing and custom RPC (Remote Procedure Call)\nnode endpoints to ensure your transactions reach the blockchain quickly.",[104,262,263,266],{},[164,264,265],{},"Encrypted API Storage:","\nJust like your private wallet keys, the application treats your Jupiter API credential\nwith the utmost respect. This api key is also immediately encrypted using the exact same AES-256 algorithm and\nmaster password combination. They are securely stored alongside your wallets\nin the local database. If someone gains unauthorized access to your computer\nbut does not have your master password, they will be completely unable to read\nor steal your expensive API credentials.",[104,268,269,272],{},[164,270,271],{},"The Security of Private RPCs:","\nWhile it is technically possible to use public Solana endpoints, doing so exposes\nyour trading operation to significant risks. Public nodes are frequently congested,\nmeaning your critical buy and sell orders might time out during periods of\nextreme market volatility. More importantly, heavily monitored public endpoints\ncan sometimes leak metadata about your trading strategies.",[104,274,275],{},"By investing in a private, dedicated RPC node, you establish a direct, secure\npipeline between your desktop application and the Solana blockchain. This private\nconnection not only guarantees faster execution speeds, which is paramount for\nvolume trading, but it also shields your transaction broadcasts from the prying\neyes of public network sniffers.",[114,277,279],{"id":278},"_7-general-security-hygiene","7. General Security Hygiene",[104,281,282],{},"Beyond the specific mechanics of the application, maintaining a secure trading\nenvironment requires strict personal hygiene regarding your digital presence.",[104,284,285,288],{},[164,286,287],{},"Use Dedicated Hardware:"," If you are running high-volume trading bots with\nsignificant capital, consider using a dedicated, clean computer. Do not use\nthe same machine to browse sketchy websites, download unverified software, or\nopen personal email attachments. Isolating your trading environment minimizes\nthe risk of background malware capturing your keystrokes when you enter your\nmaster password.",[104,290,291,294,295,301],{},[164,292,293],{},"Beware of Phishing:"," The decentralized finance space is heavily targeted by\nscammers. Always ensure you are downloading updates to Solana Bots directly\nfrom the official GitHub repository or from this site, specifically ",[296,297,298],"a",{"href":298,"rel":299},"https:\u002F\u002Fsolana.riavzon.com\u002Fdownload",[300],"nofollow",". Never trust direct\nmessages on Discord or Telegram offering \"upgraded\" versions of the software.",[104,303,304,307],{},[164,305,306],{},"Understand the Limits of Hot Wallets:"," The sub-wallets generated by Solana\nBots are by definition \"hot wallets.\" They are actively connected to the network\nand their keys are stored locally to facilitate rapid, automated trading. You\nshould only ever keep capital inside the application that you actively intend\nto trade with. For long-term holding and deep savings, always use a cold storage\nhardware wallet (like a Ledger or Trezor) that remains completely disconnected\nfrom any automated trading scripts.",[104,309,310],{},"By understanding how the application handles your encryption, respecting the\ncritical nature of the local database, and following disciplined procedures for\nmanaging your assets, you can enjoy the immense power of automated trading\nwithout compromising your security.",{"title":312,"searchDepth":313,"depth":313,"links":314},"",2,[315,316,317,318,319,320,321],{"id":116,"depth":313,"text":117},{"id":129,"depth":313,"text":130},{"id":142,"depth":313,"text":143},{"id":176,"depth":313,"text":177},{"id":219,"depth":313,"text":220},{"id":256,"depth":313,"text":257},{"id":278,"depth":313,"text":279},"2026-05-27","Essential tips to keep your wallets and assets secure when trading on Solana.","md",null,"\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fsecurity_vault.png",{},"---\ntitle: Security Best Practices for Self-Custody\ndescription: Essential tips to keep your wallets and assets secure when trading on Solana.\ntags: [\"security\", \"solana\", \"wallets\"]\nimage: \"\u002Fimages\u002Fblog\u002Fsecurity_vault.png\"\nauthor: \"Sergio\"\nauthorImg: \"https:\u002F\u002Favatars.githubusercontent.com\u002Fu\u002F187537278?v=4\"\nauthorGithub: \"https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002FSergo706\"\nauthorGithubUserName: \"Sergo706\"\nfeatured: false\ndate: 2026-05-27T00:00:00.000Z\nreadingTime: \"10 min\"\n---\n\n# Security Best Practices for Self-Custody\n\nWelcome to the definitive guide on keeping your digital assets safe while using \nSolana Bots. When you step into the world of decentralized finance and begin \ndeploying automated trading strategies, you are taking absolute control of your \nfinancial destiny. There are no banks, no customer support lines, and no corporate \nvaults holding your money. You are your own bank. \n\nThis level of self-custody provides incredible freedom and eliminates third-party \nrisk, but it also means that the responsibility for security falls entirely on \nyour shoulders. If you make a mistake, there is no centralized entity that can \nintervene to recover your assets. \n\nIn this comprehensive guide, we will walk you through the precise security \narchitecture of Solana Bots. We will explain exactly how the tool protects your \nprivate information, why certain files on your computer are critical, and how \nyou can perform routine maintenance—such as clearing your state or changing \nyour main wallet—without ever putting your funds at risk.\n\n## 1. The Core Security Philosophy of Solana Bots\n\nThe most important thing to understand about Solana Bots is that it operates \nentirely on your local machine. It is not a cloud-based web service. It does \nnot upload your private keys to a remote server, nor does it send your passwords \nover the internet to be stored in a corporate database. \n\nWhen you install and run the application, everything happens right there on \nyour desktop. The interface you interact with, the background worker processes \nthat execute your trades, and the database that records your portfolio all live \nexclusively on your personal hard drive. \n\nThis architectural decision completely insulates you from massive honeypot hacks. \nIf a centralized trading platform gets breached by malicious actors, thousands \nof users lose their funds simultaneously. Because Solana Bots is entirely \ndecentralized and local, an attacker would need to gain physical or direct \nremote access to your specific personal computer to even attempt to compromise \nyour trading operation.\n\n## 2. Understanding the Master Password\n\nWhen you first launch the application, you are prompted to create a master \npassword. This is not a traditional account password. There is no \"Forgot Password\" \nbutton, and no email recovery process. \n\nYour master password is the cryptographic key that locks and unlocks the vault \ncontaining your private trading credentials. When you input your main wallet's \nprivate key, the application uses your master password to run a highly secure, \nindustry-standard encryption algorithm (specifically AES-256). The resulting \nencrypted data looks like random gibberish and is completely useless to anyone \nwho does not possess your exact master password.\n\nBecause the software never transmits this password to any external servers, we \nhave absolutely no way to recover it for you if it is lost. If you forget your \nmaster password, the application will permanently lose its ability to decrypt \nyour sub-wallets, and any funds left inside those specific wallets will be \nirretrievable. Therefore, it is absolutely critical that you memorize your \npassword or store it in a highly secure, offline physical location, such as a \nfireproof safe or a dedicated hardware password manager.\n\n## 3. The Critical Importance of the wallets.db File\n\nAs you use the application to generate sub-wallets and execute distributed \ntrading strategies, the software needs a place to remember all these new \naddresses and encrypted keys. It stores all this vital information in a single, \nlocal database file named `wallets.db`.\n\nThis file is the absolute lifeblood of your automated trading operation. It is \nlocated within your system's hidden application data directory. Inside this \nfile, the software safely records the encrypted private keys for every single \nsub-wallet you have generated. \n\nYou must treat the `wallets.db` file with the same extreme caution you would \ngive to a physical wallet full of cash. \n\n**Never Delete This File While Trading.** If you manually delete the `wallets.db` \nfile from your hard drive, the application will instantly forget that your \nsub-wallets exist. If those sub-wallets were holding SOL or other digital \ntokens at the time of deletion, you will lose access to those funds forever, \nas the encrypted keys required to move them will have been destroyed. \n\nIf you ever need to uninstall the application, migrate to a new computer, or \nperform a hard reset of your trading environment, you must always ensure that \nall your funds have been safely extracted from the system first.\n\n## 4. How to Safely Start a Clear State\n\nThere may come a time when you want to start fresh. Perhaps you want to clear \nout old sub-wallets, reset your trading metrics, or wipe the local database to \nbegin a brand new campaign. \n\nDoing this securely requires a very specific sequence of events to ensure no \nfunds are accidentally orphaned. You cannot simply delete the `wallets.db` file \nand hope for the best. Instead, you must use the application's built-in \ndraining mechanisms.\n\n**Step 1: Halt All Automation**\nBefore attempting any cleanup, ensure that the Volume Bot and any other automated \nbackground tasks are completely stopped. You do not want the engine attempting \nto buy new tokens while you are trying to consolidate your funds.\n\n**Step 2: Execute the Drain Command**\nNavigate to the wallet management section of the dashboard and locate the Drain \nfeature. This powerful command instructs the software to systematically scan \nevery single sub-wallet recorded in your `wallets.db` ledger. It checks the \nbalance of each wallet, calculates the necessary network transaction fees, and \nsends every remaining drop of SOL back to your designated Main Wallet.\n\n**Step 3: Verify the Consolidation**\nWait for the drain process to finish. The application will log the success of \neach transfer. Once it completes, check your Main Wallet's balance using an \nexternal block explorer like Solscan to verify that all your capital has been \nsafely returned.\n\n**Step 4: Wipe the State**\nOnly after you have absolute confirmation that your sub-wallets are completely \nempty (holding exactly 0.00 SOL) is it safe to proceed. At this point, the \nencrypted keys stored in `wallets.db` are essentially worthless because the \nwallets they unlock contain no assets. You may now safely delete the database \nfile.\n\n## 5. How to Securely Change Your Main Wallet\n\nYour Main Wallet acts as the central funding hub for your entire automation \nnetwork. It provides the initial capital that gets distributed to the sub-wallets, \nand it serves as the final destination when you drain your profits. \n\nIf you ever feel that your Main Wallet has been exposed, or if you simply want \nto migrate your operations to a new, fresh address for accounting purposes, you \nmust execute the transition carefully. \n\n**Step 1: Drain the Network to the Old Main Wallet**\nJust like starting a clear state, you must first stop all active trading loops. \nUse the Drain command to pull all funds from your active sub-wallets back into \nyour current (old) Main Wallet. Ensure the sub-wallets are completely empty.\n\n**Step 2: Transfer Funds Externally**\nNow that all your capital is consolidated in your old Main Wallet, use a standard \nSolana interface (such as Phantom or Solflare) to manually send your entire \nbalance from the old Main Wallet to your newly generated Main Wallet address. \n\n**Step 3: Reset the Application State**\nBecause your old sub-wallets are inextricably tied to the old configuration, it \nis best practice to completely reset your environment. Follow the steps outlined \nabove to delete the `wallets.db` file now that you know it only contains keys \nfor empty wallets. \n\n**Step 4: Initialize the New Main Wallet**\nRelaunch Solana Bots. Because the old database is gone, the application will \nprompt you for initial setup. Provide your new master password and input the \nprivate key for your completely fresh, fully funded new Main Wallet. You can \nnow safely generate a new batch of sub-wallets, distribute your funds, and \nresume trading with a pristine security posture.\n\n## 6. API Key Security and Network Resilience\n\nIn addition to your wallet private keys, Solana Bots also requires access to \nvarious third-party services to function optimally. This includes Jupiter API \nkeys for highly advanced swap routing and custom RPC (Remote Procedure Call) \nnode endpoints to ensure your transactions reach the blockchain quickly.\n\n**Encrypted API Storage:**\nJust like your private wallet keys, the application treats your Jupiter API credential \nwith the utmost respect. This api key is also immediately encrypted using the exact same AES-256 algorithm and \nmaster password combination. They are securely stored alongside your wallets \nin the local database. If someone gains unauthorized access to your computer \nbut does not have your master password, they will be completely unable to read \nor steal your expensive API credentials.\n\n**The Security of Private RPCs:**\nWhile it is technically possible to use public Solana endpoints, doing so exposes \nyour trading operation to significant risks. Public nodes are frequently congested, \nmeaning your critical buy and sell orders might time out during periods of \nextreme market volatility. More importantly, heavily monitored public endpoints \ncan sometimes leak metadata about your trading strategies. \n\nBy investing in a private, dedicated RPC node, you establish a direct, secure \npipeline between your desktop application and the Solana blockchain. This private \nconnection not only guarantees faster execution speeds, which is paramount for \nvolume trading, but it also shields your transaction broadcasts from the prying \neyes of public network sniffers. \n\n## 7. General Security Hygiene\n\nBeyond the specific mechanics of the application, maintaining a secure trading \nenvironment requires strict personal hygiene regarding your digital presence.\n\n**Use Dedicated Hardware:** If you are running high-volume trading bots with \nsignificant capital, consider using a dedicated, clean computer. Do not use \nthe same machine to browse sketchy websites, download unverified software, or \nopen personal email attachments. Isolating your trading environment minimizes \nthe risk of background malware capturing your keystrokes when you enter your \nmaster password.\n\n**Beware of Phishing:** The decentralized finance space is heavily targeted by \nscammers. Always ensure you are downloading updates to Solana Bots directly \nfrom the official GitHub repository or from this site, specifically https:\u002F\u002Fsolana.riavzon.com\u002Fdownload. Never trust direct \nmessages on Discord or Telegram offering \"upgraded\" versions of the software. \n\n**Understand the Limits of Hot Wallets:** The sub-wallets generated by Solana \nBots are by definition \"hot wallets.\" They are actively connected to the network \nand their keys are stored locally to facilitate rapid, automated trading. You \nshould only ever keep capital inside the application that you actively intend \nto trade with. For long-term holding and deep savings, always use a cold storage \nhardware wallet (like a Ledger or Trezor) that remains completely disconnected \nfrom any automated trading scripts.\n\nBy understanding how the application handles your encryption, respecting the \ncritical nature of the local database, and following disciplined procedures for \nmanaging your assets, you can enjoy the immense power of automated trading \nwithout compromising your security.","10 min",{"title":47,"description":323},[332,333,334],"security","solana","wallets","qGJHtH3F770rOcyGWCO5VbBCoZ7JQvAaNMaNwjom-hM",{"id":91,"title":47,"author":92,"authorGithub":93,"authorGithubUserName":94,"authorImg":95,"body":337,"date":322,"description":323,"extension":324,"featured":11,"icon":325,"image":326,"meta":479,"navigation":20,"path":48,"rawbody":328,"readingTime":329,"seo":480,"stem":49,"tags":481,"__hash__":335},{"type":97,"value":338,"toc":470},[339,341,343,345,347,349,351,353,355,357,359,361,363,365,369,371,375,381,383,385,387,391,395,401,405,411,413,415,417,421,425,431,435,437,439,443,447,449,451,453,457,464,468],[100,340,47],{"id":102},[104,342,106],{},[104,344,109],{},[104,346,112],{},[114,348,117],{"id":116},[104,350,120],{},[104,352,123],{},[104,354,126],{},[114,356,130],{"id":129},[104,358,133],{},[104,360,136],{},[104,362,139],{},[114,364,143],{"id":142},[104,366,146,367,151],{},[148,368,150],{},[104,370,154],{},[104,372,157,373,160],{},[148,374,150],{},[104,376,377,167,379,170],{},[164,378,166],{},[148,380,150],{},[104,382,173],{},[114,384,177],{"id":176},[104,386,180],{},[104,388,183,389,186],{},[148,390,150],{},[104,392,393,192],{},[164,394,191],{},[104,396,397,198,399,201],{},[164,398,197],{},[148,400,150],{},[104,402,403,207],{},[164,404,206],{},[104,406,407,213,409,216],{},[164,408,212],{},[148,410,150],{},[114,412,220],{"id":219},[104,414,223],{},[104,416,226],{},[104,418,419,232],{},[164,420,231],{},[104,422,423,238],{},[164,424,237],{},[104,426,427,244,429,247],{},[164,428,243],{},[148,430,150],{},[104,432,433,253],{},[164,434,252],{},[114,436,257],{"id":256},[104,438,260],{},[104,440,441,266],{},[164,442,265],{},[104,444,445,272],{},[164,446,271],{},[104,448,275],{},[114,450,279],{"id":278},[104,452,282],{},[104,454,455,288],{},[164,456,287],{},[104,458,459,294,461,301],{},[164,460,293],{},[296,462,298],{"href":298,"rel":463},[300],[104,465,466,307],{},[164,467,306],{},[104,469,310],{},{"title":312,"searchDepth":313,"depth":313,"links":471},[472,473,474,475,476,477,478],{"id":116,"depth":313,"text":117},{"id":129,"depth":313,"text":130},{"id":142,"depth":313,"text":143},{"id":176,"depth":313,"text":177},{"id":219,"depth":313,"text":220},{"id":256,"depth":313,"text":257},{"id":278,"depth":313,"text":279},{},{"title":47,"description":323},[332,333,334],1779722614228]