Let’s be honest—staking on Solana has always been solid. But holding staked SOL or even liquid staking tokens (LSTs) has felt like a one-track play: lock it, earn yield, wait.
@Solayer is flipping that idea.
It’s not just about staking anymore. Solayer is giving users a way to restake SOL and LSTs (like mSOL, JitoSOL, bSOL) into something more. You still earn staking rewards, but now you’re also powering Actively Validated Services (AVSs), boosting Solana’s security, and getting access to new yield streams—all while staying liquid.
Yeah. It's that different.
So… What Exactly Is Solayer?
At its core, Solayer is a restaking and liquid restaking protocol built for Solana, on Solana.
It lets you take your SOL or any major Solana LST and "restake" it—basically, put it back to work again to earn additional rewards beyond regular staking. And you get sSOL, a liquid token you can actually use while still being staked.
In short:
You stake
You restake
You stay liquid
You earn more
This unlocks new use cases, better rewards, and a more efficient DeFi experience.
How It Works (In Plain English)
When you restake through Solayer:
1. You deposit your SOL or LSTs.
2. You receive sSOL, a liquid token representing your stake.
3. Behind the scenes, Solayer routes your assets into a pool that supports AVSs—things like oracles, bridges, and other infrastructure.
4. These AVSs pay rewards for the security your stake helps provide.
5. You earn a mix of regular staking yield + extra AVS rewards.
And all of it happens while you're still free to use your sSOL across DeFi.
This is where it gets really powerful. Unlike traditional staking, you're not locked up. Your assets stay useful.
Built for Speed: What Powers Solayer
Solayer isn't just another layer on top. It’s built with performance in mind.
InfiniSVM: A high-speed execution layer that can process up to 1 million transactions per second. Yeah, you read that right. It's designed for AVSs that need serious speed.
Stake-weighted QoS (SwQoS): This feature prioritizes traffic from high-value apps. So if you're building something important on Solana, you won't get stuck in the slow lane.
Shared Validator Network (SVN): Instead of every AVS running its own validator set, Solayer creates a shared validator pool. That saves devs time, money, and headache. Everyone wins.
What’s This sUSD Stablecoin?
Another cool thing Solayer offers is sUSD, a stablecoin backed by U.S. Treasury bills. It’s designed to stay pegged to the dollar while also earning yield (usually around 4–5% APY).
You can think of it like this:
You hold a dollar, but that dollar quietly works for you. It’s ideal for people who want low risk but still want to earn something decent on idle funds.
The Token Behind It All: LAYER
Solayer also has its own native token, $LAYER. It powers the whole ecosystem:
Used for gas and AVS payments
Helps secure the network
Plays a role in governance (voting, proposals, upgrades)
Can be staked to earn rewards
It’s not just a reward token—it’s functional.
Solayer’s Growth Is Real
Here’s where things get impressive:
Over 295,000 wallets already onboarded
Around $500M+ in TVL
Growing fast with major LST support (JitoSOL, mSOL, bSOL, etc.)
Developers are building on it
Users are earning from it
And DeFi integrations are already rolling out
This isn’t a testnet dream. It’s live, working, and scaling.
Why It Actually Matters
Solayer is more than just another DeFi tool.
It’s becoming a core layer in the Solana ecosystem:
Users get more out of the assets they already hold.
Builders get access to shared validators and faster execution without extra infra costs.
The network becomes more secure and efficient.
It’s everything restaking should be—liquid, composable, and scalable.
TL;DR – Real Talk
Got SOL or LSTs? You can restake them.
Get sSOL in return—liquid, usable, earning multiple yields.
Use sUSD if you want a stable, yield-bearing dollar.
LAYER token holds it all together.
Solayer is already live. People are using it. It’s working.
If you’re active on Solana or looking for ways to level up your staking game, Solayer is worth a serious look.