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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about Dialect's notification system. Can't find what you're looking for? Contact our team.

Getting Started​

What is the Dialect Alert Stack?​

Dialect's Alert Stack is a notification infrastructure platform for Web3 applications. It enables developers to send notifications to users via multiple channels (email, Telegram, in-app, push notifications) while giving users full control over their notification preferences.

How is Dialect different from traditional notification services?​

Key differences:

  • Web3-native: Built for blockchain applications with wallet-based authentication
  • User-controlled: Users own their notification preferences, not the app
  • Multi-channel: One API, multiple delivery methods
  • Decentralized identity: No need for email/phone collection upfront

Do I need to handle user signup/authentication?​

No! Dialect uses wallet-based authentication. Users connect their Solana wallet to subscribe to notifications. No email collection or password management required.

What chains does Dialect support?​

Currently Solana. The system is designed to be chain-agnostic with plans to support additional chains in the future.

Technical Integration​

How do I get started?​

  1. Register your app - Get API credentials
  2. Create topics - Define notification types
  3. Send notifications - Integrate sending in your app
  4. Add subscription UI - Let users manage preferences

The Quick Start guide walks through this in ~15 minutes.

What programming languages do you support?​

  • JavaScript/TypeScript: Full SDK and React components
  • REST API: Any language that can make HTTP requests
  • Python: SDK coming soon
  • Rust: SDK planned

Can I use Dialect without React?​

Yes! You can:

  • Use the REST API directly from any framework
  • Use the TypeScript SDK in vanilla JavaScript
  • Integrate with Vue, Angular, Svelte, or any frontend framework

The React components are optional convenience tools.

How do I test notifications during development?​

  1. Use test API keys from your dashboard
  2. Send to your own wallet for testing
  3. Check dashboard analytics to verify delivery
  4. Use the dashboard test interface for quick validation

Test notifications are clearly marked and don't count against quotas.

Notification Channels​

What notification channels are available?​

ChannelDescriptionSetup Required
EMAILTraditional email notificationsNone (uses Dialect's service)
TELEGRAMTelegram bot messagesBot sends you a code
IN_APPNotifications within your applicationSDK integration
PUSHMobile push notificationsFirebase/APNs config (app owners only)

Who can send push notifications?​

Only app owners can send push notifications to their own users. Third-party apps must use IN_APP channel, and the app owner decides whether to show these as push notifications.

Example: A DeFi protocol (app owner) can send push notifications directly. A third-party analytics app would send IN_APP notifications, which the protocol's mobile app could display as push notifications.

User Experience​

How do users subscribe to notifications?​

Users can subscribe through:

  1. Your app's interface - Custom subscription UI you build
  2. Dialect's widget - Drop-in React component
  3. Direct dashboard link - Hosted subscription page

All methods use wallet authentication - no email/password required.

Can users unsubscribe?​

Absolutely! Users have full control:

  • Unsubscribe from specific topics - Stop liquidation alerts but keep price alerts
  • Change channels - Switch from email to Telegram
  • Unsubscribe completely - Stop all notifications from your app

Do users need to pay for notifications?​

No. As of today, this service is free to use.

Use Cases​

What types of apps use Dialect?​

Common use cases:

  • DeFi Protocols: Liquidation warnings, yield updates
  • NFT Marketplaces: Auction alerts, collection updates
  • Trading Platforms: Order fills, price alerts
  • Gaming: Quest completions, leaderboard updates
  • DAOs: Governance proposals, voting reminders

Support​

How do I get help?​

Multiple support channels:

  • Documentation: Comprehensive guides and examples
  • Discord: Community support and quick questions
  • Email: Technical support for complex issues
  • GitHub: Bug reports and feature requests

Still have questions?​