What is the difference between Staking and Restaking? You can understand it with Solayer
Many newcomers often cannot distinguish: what is the difference between Staking and Restaking?
Actually, once you have used Solayer, this question becomes very intuitive.
1. What is Staking
• Locking SOL or LST (mSOL, JitoSOL, etc.) in network nodes;
• Receiving basic APR returns (about 6%);
• Lower risk, but limited fund efficiency.
2. What is Restaking
• Delegating the assets from basic Staking to AVS nodes;
• Not only receiving basic APR but also earning additional Restaking rewards;
• One asset creates two layers of returns.
3. Solayer's approach
• sSOL: Converting LST into sSOL;
• Delegating to AVS: Restaking with sSOL to earn compounded returns;
• Additional incentives: Combining points, activities, and airdrops to further amplify returns.
4. Summary of core differences
• Staking: Single return, safe and stable;
• Restaking: Compounded returns, higher fund efficiency;
• Simple analogy: Staking is like earning interest in a bank, while Restaking is reinvesting on top of the interest.
Conclusion
The difference between Restaking and Staking can be understood with a try on Solayer.
It allows the same asset to exert double value, which is why sSOL is regarded as the core asset in the Solana Restaking track.
