How to Stake Solana

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There are at least three ways to stake Solana: through a wallet, becoming a validator, and through Sol liquid staking.

1. Wallets and Crypto Exchanges
The easiest way to stake Solana is through a wallet and crypto exchange, but so far I've only staked Solana through a wallet. Several wallets and crypto exchanges support Solana staking, such as Phantom, Solflare, Trust wallet, Ledger, and Trezor. Crypto exchanges that support Solana staking include Coinbase, Binance, Kraken, and others.

2. Become a Blockchain Node Validator
To become a direct blockchain node validator, stakers must have devices that meet the requirements, such as a strong internet connection, CPU, chip, and memory. For complete information, stakers can visit: docs.solanalabs.com/operations/requirements

3. Liquid Staking Sol
To participate in Solana liquid staking, you can choose one of the Sol liquid staking protocols, such as jito.network, sanctum.so, and stake.solblaze.org. Stakers then need to deposit Sol into the liquid staking protocol and will receive bSol or jSol, which can be used in DeFi to earn additional returns, which can then be swapped for Sol.

 

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Staking Solana offers several paths, each suited for different levels of experience and involvement. The most accessible is staking through a crypto wallet or exchange like Phantom, Solflare, Binance, or Coinbase — perfect for those who want passive rewards with minimal setup. For those seeking deeper engagement, becoming a validator offers more control and rewards, though it requires technical knowledge and strong hardware that meets Solana’s performance standards.
Then there’s liquid staking — an innovative method through platforms like Jito, Sanctum, or SolBlaze, where users stake Solana but still maintain liquidity through tokens like bSol or jSol. These can be used in DeFi for extra yield, effectively earning rewards in two ways at once.