🔐 From Passwords to Private Keys: Understanding Solana Identity the Web2 Way

📦 Account = Your Database Record (Owned by You) In Web2: Your data lives in a database row (e.g., user profile, balance) The company owns and controls that database In Solana: An account is a fundamental unit for storing state on a blockchain network It can store: SOL balance Token balances App-specific data (like profile, game state, etc.) 👉 Key shift: In Web2 → company owns your data In Solana → accounts are owned/controlled by programs or your key 🔑 Key Pair = Username + Password (but bett