If you used to stake SOL to receive staking rewards while contributing to the security of the Solana network, now with Solayer, you can do much more.
The idea is very simple: instead of staking just once, you can 'restake' – that is, use the SOL you have already staked (or liquidity staking tokens like mSOL, jitoSOL...) to continue supporting other services, applications, or security systems. And of course, you still receive additional rewards from those activities. To put it simply, this is like planting a seed and harvesting two crops.
Why is Restaking important?
The Solana ecosystem is rapidly developing with a plethora of applications, games, and DeFi platforms launching continuously. However, one of the biggest challenges is security.
Not every application can build a complex validator system on its own. And this is where Solayer comes in with the solution:
👉 Instead of letting each project fend for itself, they can leverage the shared security resources from the community of SOL stakers.
👉 Projects will benefit from shared security – that is, security shared by thousands of stakers, making the ecosystem safer and more sustainable.
Thus, when staking SOL through Solayer, you not only protect Solana but also contribute to strengthening the security of many other applications in the network.
The operational mechanism of Solayer
The process can be summarized in 4 steps:
Users stake SOL or LSTs → Includes SOL directly or liquidity tokens like mSOL, jitoSOL.
Solayer locks assets securely → Still within the core security of Solana.
Restaking is activated → This number of tokens is used to support additional services (Active Validation Services – AVS).
Users receive additional profits → Traditional staking rewards and rewards from providing security for AVS.
The difference of Solayer
Solayer is not merely copying the EigenLayer model from Ethereum, but is specifically designed for Solana – which is known for its processing speed and low costs. This allows Solayer to scale to serve thousands of restaking applications without slowing down the network.
Another standout feature is liquid restaking:
Users do not need to lock SOL permanently.
Liquidity tokens can be used, participating in restaking while being flexible to trade or move when needed.
In addition, Solayer is developing InfiniSVM – a hardware-optimized Solana Virtual Machine that helps restaking applications run faster and more efficiently.
The role of the LAYER Token
The LAYER token is the 'fuel' of the Solayer ecosystem with many important functions:
Governance: Allows the community to participate in direction and decision-making.
Incentives: Reward/penalty mechanisms to maintain motivation for stakers, validators, and participating projects.
Connecting ecosystems: LAYER is the bridge between stakers, applications, and validators, ensuring harmonious benefits for the entire network.
Holding LAYER is not just owning a token, but also holding the key to the future of restaking on Solana.
A bigger vision
With Solayer, Solana is not just known as a fast and cheap blockchain. They are proving that Solana can lead the way in innovating decentralized security models.
If Solayer is successful, this will bring:
Attracting more developers → Because they don't have to worry about building a validator system from scratch.
Increasing profits for SOL holders → Utilizing the available staking resources to generate additional rewards.
Strengthening the security of the entire ecosystem → By distributing and sharing security among multiple applications.
Conclusion
Solayer offers a new path for Solana users: turning staking actions into a double leverage, generating profits while strengthening the ecosystem.
With a combination of powerful technology, flexible restaking mechanisms, and the LAYER token at the center, Solayer has the potential to become an important piece in the long-term development of Solana.
👉 If you have staked SOL, the question is no longer 'should I restake or not', but 'why miss the opportunity to double the value from the same action?'.