Staking on Solana has always been simple: you lock up your SOL, and you earn rewards for helping secure the network. But here’s the catch—your staked tokens only do one job.
Solayer changes that.
It’s a new protocol built on Solana that lets you take your staked SOL (or even liquid staking tokens like mSOL, jitoSOL, etc.) and reuse them to support more services across the ecosystem. This process is called restaking. And the best part? You earn extra rewards while doing it.
Why Restaking is a Big Deal
Imagine you own an apartment and rent it out—you get monthly income. Now imagine you also use that same apartment as collateral for another business, which pays you extra on top. That’s what Solayer does for your SOL.
Your SOL isn’t just sitting there for base staking rewards—it’s also backing other projects and services that need security. Bridges, oracles, DeFi apps, even Solana-native platforms can all plug into Solayer and borrow that “economic security.” In return, they reward you.
Meet sSOL – Your “Restaking Token”
When you stake through Solayer, you don’t just lock your tokens away. You get sSOL, a special token that proves you own that staked position.
Here’s why sSOL is powerful:
It grows in value as you earn staking + restaking rewards.
You can use it in DeFi apps (like lending or liquidity pools) while still earning yield.
You can delegate it to different services (called AVSs) to pick up more rewards.
It’s basically your “passport” in the Solayer world—keeping you liquid, flexible, and still earning.
What Are AVSs?
The term might sound complicated, but think of AVS (Actively Validated Services) as apps and services that need extra support.
Endogenous AVS: These are Solana-native apps. They want better blockspace and faster transaction inclusion. By delegating sSOL to them, you help them run smoother.
Exogenous AVS: These are external services like bridges or oracles. They’re not inside Solana itself but still benefit from the added security your stake provides.
In plain English: you restake → they get stronger → you get paid more.
The Rewards Stack
When you use @Solayer , your yield comes in two layers:
1. Base staking rewards (just like regular SOL staking).
2. Extra rewards from the AVSs you support.
That’s the “stacked yield” model that makes restaking so attractive—you’re squeezing more value out of the same tokens.
Why Builders Care
This isn’t just about passive income. Developers who run dApps on Solana can actually use Solayer to secure blockspace for their users.
Imagine you’re running a fast-moving DEX or a game that needs thousands of transactions to settle instantly. By attracting delegated sSOL, your app can get priority access to blockspace. That means fewer failed transactions, smoother performance, and happier users.
So, Solayer is aligning incentives:
Users earn yield.
Apps get stronger.
Solana grows more robust.
Governance & The Future
To guide the ecosystem, Solayer is setting up the Solayer Foundation. A governance token, $LAYER , is on the roadmap, and early whispers of an airdrop have already caught attention.
The idea is that over time, the community (not just the team) will help decide which AVSs to support, how rewards are distributed, and how Solayer evolves.
Risks You Should Know
Like any new protocol, Solayer isn’t risk-free:
Smart contract bugs could impact funds.
Some AVSs might carry higher risk (think bridge hacks or oracle downtime).
Liquidity of sSOL matters—if there aren’t enough buyers, exiting could be harder.
Tokenomics and governance are still evolving, so things may change.
It’s powerful, but you should always size positions carefully.
Final Thoughts
Solayer isn’t just another staking protocol. It’s a layer of economic security designed specifically for Solana’s high-speed environment.
For users, it’s a way to earn more without locking yourself out of DeFi.
For developers, it’s a tool to secure blockspace and improve app reliability.
For Solana, it’s another step toward becoming the fastest, most secure blockchain ecosystem around.
In short: your SOL works harder, apps get stronger, and everyone wins.
