#Solstaking 🔍 What Is SOL Staking?

🛠️ Native vs. Liquid Staking

Native Staking (Standard)

Liquid Staking

Yields are slightly lower due to fees and smart contract risk.

✅ Which Approach Is Best for You?

OptionProsConsTypical APYNative StakingFull control of your keys, minimal risk, easier setupNo immediate liquidity; unstaking requires ~2–3 days~5–7%Liquid StakingInstant liquidity, use tokens in DeFi, flexibleSmart contract exposure; small fees reduce net returns~6–9% (varies)

⚙️ How to Stake: Step-by-Step (Native)

Get SOL in your wallet—via bridge or exchange (e.g., Phantom or Solflare).

In your wallet app, click “Stake SOL” or “Start earning SOL.”

Choose a validator—look for high uptime (~99%+), low commission (~5–10%), and good reputation. Diversify across validators if staking larger amounts.

Enter the amount and confirm the transaction.

Rewards are credited roughly every epoch (~2–3 days) and can compound automatically.

To unstake, select your stake account and hit “Unstake”—then wait for the next epoch to access the SOL.

🧠 Warnings & Tips

Validator Commission: Validators charge a portion of your rewards (commonly 5–10%). Lower is better.r Reliability**: If a validator underperforms or goes offline, your rewards may drop—not your staked SOL.