How to Stake Solana (SOL) on Ankr
Ankr may not directly support SOL staking, but you can still use Ankr to buy SOL and transfer it for staking.
Current APY
5.8%
Price
$82.14
Platform Fee
2%
Platform Type
liquid
Step-by-Step: Stake SOL on Ankr
Get a compatible wallet
You'll need a Web3 wallet (like MetaMask, Phantom, or Keplr) that supports Solana's network.
Acquire SOL
Buy SOL from an exchange and transfer it to your wallet, or swap for it using a DEX.
Visit Ankr
Go to Ankr's staking interface and connect your wallet.
Stake and receive liquid tokens
Enter your SOL amount and confirm the staking transaction. You'll receive a liquid staking token (LST) representing your staked position.
Use your LST in DeFi (optional)
Your liquid staking token can be used across DeFi — lend it, provide liquidity, or hold it to earn staking rewards passively.
Ankr for SOL Staking: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Very low 2% fee — one of the cheapest liquid staking options
- + 10+ supported chains
- + Long track record since 2017
- + ANKR token staking for additional rewards
Cons
- - Lower TVL and liquidity vs Lido
- - ankrTokens have fewer DeFi integrations
- - Some chains have limited validator diversity
Other Platforms for SOL Staking
Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards
Exchange · 10–15% commission on rewards
Exchange · Fees built into displayed APY
Exchange · 10–20% commission
Exchange · Built into rates
Liquid Staking · 6% of staking rewards
Liquid Staking · 4% of staking rewards
validator · Varies (institutional pricing)
validator · 5–10% commission
validator · 5–10% commission