How to Stake Solana in 2026
How much can you earn?
Estimate your rewards from staking Solana.
How to stake Solana
Set up your wallet
Download a Solana-compatible wallet (MetaMask, Ledger, or the native wallet). Secure your seed phrase offline.
Get SOL
Buy SOL on a major exchange (Coinbase, Binance, Kraken) and transfer to your wallet. Keep a little extra for gas fees.
Choose a staking option
You need at least 0.01 SOL to start. Navigate to the staking interface or delegate to a trusted validator.
Start earning
Confirm the transaction and you're staking. Rewards accumulate automatically — check in periodically to monitor your position.
What to watch out for
Solana staking — common questions
What is the current SOL staking APY?
The current Solana staking APY is approximately 5.83%. This rate fluctuates based on network participation and total staked supply. Data is updated every 4 hours.
Is there a minimum to stake SOL?
Yes, the minimum stake for Solana is 0.01 SOL. Some third-party platforms allow smaller amounts through pooled staking.
How risky is SOL staking?
Solana staking carries low risk. The network is well-established with strong validator infrastructure and slashing protection.
What type of staking does SOL use?
Solana uses native staking. Stake directly on the blockchain by delegating to validators.
What percentage of SOL is staked?
About 68.0% of the total Solana supply is currently staked, worth $917.91M.