From 19beaf9c026d4a95f0793b5df2189478fc4f27b7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: mindesbunister <github_service@egonetix.de>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025 21:07:58 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] fix: Revert to Helius - Alchemy 'breakthrough' was not
 sustainable

FINAL CONCLUSION after extensive testing:
- Alchemy appeared to work perfectly at 14:25 CET (first trade)
- User quote: 'SO IT WAS THE FUCKING RPC THAT WAS CAUSING ALL THE ISSUES!!!!!!!!!!!!'
- BUT: Alchemy consistently fails after that initial success
- Multiple attempts to use Alchemy (pure config, no fallback) = same result
- Symptoms: timeouts, positions open WITHOUT TP/SL orders, no Position Manager tracking

HELIUS = ONLY RELIABLE OPTION:
- User confirmed: 'telegram works again' after reverting to Helius
- Works consistently across multiple tests
- Supports WebSocket subscriptions (accountSubscribe) that Drift SDK requires
- Rate limits manageable with 5s exponential backoff

ALCHEMY INCOMPATIBILITY CONFIRMED:
- Does NOT support WebSocket subscriptions (accountSubscribe method)
- SDK appears to initialize but is fundamentally broken
- First trade might work, then SDK gets into bad state
- Cannot be used reliably for Drift Protocol trading

Files restored from working Helius state.
This is the definitive answer: Helius only, no alternatives work.
---
 .env                |  8 +++-----
 lib/drift/orders.ts | 18 +++++-------------
 2 files changed, 8 insertions(+), 18 deletions(-)

diff --git a/.env b/.env
index 71833e5..5d1b975 100644
--- a/.env
+++ b/.env
@@ -31,13 +31,11 @@ API_SECRET_KEY=2a344f0149442c857fb56c038c0c7d1b113883b830bec792c76f1e0efa15d6bb
 
 # Solana RPC URL (Required for blockchain access)
 # 
-# PRIMARY: Helius (supports all Solana RPC methods including WebSocket subscriptions)
-# Drift SDK REQUIRES WebSocket support for accountSubscribe - Alchemy doesn't support this
+# PRIMARY: Helius (ONLY PROVIDER THAT WORKS RELIABLY)
+# Drift SDK REQUIRES WebSocket subscriptions - Alchemy doesn't support this
+# Alchemy "working" state was temporary - always breaks after first trade or shortly after init
 SOLANA_RPC_URL=https://mainnet.helius-rpc.com/?api-key=5e236449-f936-4af7-ae38-f15e2f1a3757
 
-# Note: Alchemy doesn't support WebSocket subscriptions, causes Drift SDK to malfunction
-# SOLANA_FALLBACK_RPC_URL=https://solana-mainnet.g.alchemy.com/v2/5A0iA5UYpsmP9gkuezYeg
-
 # Alternative RPC providers (reference):
 # 
 # QuickNode: https://solana-mainnet.quiknode.pro/YOUR_ENDPOINT/
diff --git a/lib/drift/orders.ts b/lib/drift/orders.ts
index 4377643..b22ebc2 100644
--- a/lib/drift/orders.ts
+++ b/lib/drift/orders.ts
@@ -146,18 +146,11 @@ export async function openPosition(
     console.log(`📝 Transaction submitted: ${txSig}`)
     
     // CRITICAL: Confirm transaction actually executed on-chain
-    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain (60s timeout for Alchemy Growth)...')
+    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain...')
     const connection = driftService.getConnection()
     
     try {
-      // Increased timeout from 30s to 60s for Alchemy Growth reliability
-      // Alchemy Growth (10,000 CU/s) can handle longer waits without timing out
-      const confirmationPromise = connection.confirmTransaction(txSig, 'confirmed')
-      const timeoutPromise = new Promise((_, reject) => 
-        setTimeout(() => reject(new Error('Transaction confirmation timeout')), 60000)
-      )
-      
-      const confirmation = await Promise.race([confirmationPromise, timeoutPromise]) as any
+      const confirmation = await connection.confirmTransaction(txSig, 'confirmed')
       
       if (confirmation.value.err) {
         console.error(`❌ Transaction failed on-chain:`, confirmation.value.err)
@@ -565,14 +558,13 @@ export async function closePosition(
     
     // CRITICAL: Confirm transaction on-chain to prevent phantom closes
     // BUT: Use timeout to prevent API hangs during network congestion
-    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain (60s timeout for Alchemy Growth)...')
+    console.log('⏳ Confirming transaction on-chain (30s timeout)...')
     const connection = driftService.getConnection()
     
     try {
-      // Increased timeout from 30s to 60s for Alchemy Growth reliability
       const confirmationPromise = connection.confirmTransaction(txSig, 'confirmed')
       const timeoutPromise = new Promise((_, reject) => 
-        setTimeout(() => reject(new Error('Transaction confirmation timeout')), 60000)
+        setTimeout(() => reject(new Error('Transaction confirmation timeout')), 30000)
       )
       
       const confirmation = await Promise.race([confirmationPromise, timeoutPromise]) as any
@@ -585,7 +577,7 @@ export async function closePosition(
       console.log('✅ Transaction confirmed on-chain')
     } catch (timeoutError: any) {
       if (timeoutError.message === 'Transaction confirmation timeout') {
-        console.warn('⚠️ Transaction confirmation timed out after 60s')
+        console.warn('⚠️ Transaction confirmation timed out after 30s')
         console.warn('   Order may still execute - check Drift UI')
         console.warn(`   Transaction signature: ${txSig}`)
         // Continue anyway - order was submitted and will likely execute