Solayer is the native restaking protocol of Solana – think of it as the 'EigenLayer of Ethereum' but designed and developed entirely for Solana from scratch.

With Solayer, users can restake SOL or LST (Liquid Staking Token) like mSOL, JitoSOL to receive sSOL – a liquid staking token used to secure decentralized applications (dApps) across the ecosystem.

🔐 Core Functionality

  1. Restake SOL to receive sSOL

    • Users lock SOL or LST into Solayer to receive sSOL, maintaining staking profits while helping secure dApps using the AVS (Active Validated Services) mechanism.

  2. Stake-weighted QoS

    • dApps with more sSOL backing will receive priority for faster transaction processing, reducing latency and improving user experience.

  3. Share validator infrastructure

    • dApps do not need to operate their own validators, but can 'rent' security from Solayer's validator network.

  4. Fully integrated into Solana

    • Leverage Solana's speed, low fees, and smooth experience, rather than having to use bridges or off-chain solutions.

🔍 Differences Compared to Restaking on Ethereum

On Ethereum, restaking protocols like EigenLayer often support exogenous AVS – that is, services running outside of the Ethereum chain or through bridges.

In contrast, Solayer only supports endogenous AVS – services running directly within Solana, helping:

  • Reduce security risks by not having to connect externally.

  • Maintain the inherent high-speed and low-cost experience of Solana.

💡 Why is Solayer Important?

  • Optimize capital efficiency

    • Users do not need to cancel staking SOL to participate in new applications. Capital still earns while securing multiple dApps simultaneously.

  • Deploy dApps more securely

    • Developers can 'rent' security from Solayer, without needing to invest in their own validator system.

  • Enhance network performance

    • Transactions are processed faster, with lower latency, improving the end-user experience.

👀 Personal Perspective

Solayer is not just a simple restake of SOL, but also a restake of the design philosophy of Solana: speed, originality, composability, and liquidity.

Unlike some restaking projects on Ethereum that are based on forks or experiments, Solayer is built from the ground up to meet the security and performance needs of Solana dApps – all within a unified ecosystem.

If restaking is truly an inevitable trend of blockchain, then Solayer is putting Solana in a position to lead the way.

🔄 Are You Ready to Restake?

Have you tried minting sSOL? Are you ready to stake to protect and accelerate dApps – instead of just staking for validators as before?

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