How to Stake Solana (SOL) on Solflare

Solflare directly supports SOL staking. Here's how to get started and earn up to 5.8% APY.

Current APY

5.8%

Price

$83.61

Platform Fee

Platform Type

wallet

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Step-by-Step: Stake SOL on Solflare

Install Solflare

Download and install Solflare from its official site. Set up a new wallet or import an existing seed phrase, and back up your recovery phrase securely.

Fund the wallet with SOL

Buy SOL on an exchange (Coinbase, Kraken, Binance) and withdraw to your Solflare address. Double-check the network before sending.

Open the staking section

In Solflare, navigate to the staking or earn tab for Solana. Pick a validator — look for low commission, long uptime, and avoid the top validator to support decentralization.

Delegate and confirm

Enter the amount of SOL to stake and confirm the transaction. Rewards typically begin accruing in 1–2 epochs and compound automatically or are claimable from the same screen.

Solflare for SOL Staking: Pros & Cons

Pros

+ Deeper staking analytics than Phantom (skip rate, MEV revenue)
+ Stake-account splitting and merging from the UI
+ Strong Ledger integration
+ Native LST support (mSOL, jitoSOL, bSOL, etc.)

Cons

- UX a bit more technical than Phantom
- Solana-only
- Smaller user base than Phantom (~1M vs 5M+)

Other Platforms for SOL Staking

🏦Coinbase

Exchange · 25–35% commission on rewards

🐙Kraken

Exchange · 10–15% commission on rewards

🟡Binance Staking

Exchange · Fees built into displayed APY

⭕OKX

Exchange · 10–20% commission

🔵Bybit

Exchange · Built into rates

🥩Marinade Finance

Liquid Staking · 6% of staking rewards

⚡Jito

Liquid Staking · 4% of staking rewards

🏛️Figment

validator · Varies (institutional pricing)

🌲Everstake

validator · 5–10% commission

🎵Chorus One

validator · 5–10% commission

🔐Ledger

wallet · No platform fee — only network/validator commission

👻Phantom

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission (5–10%)

🛡️Trust Wallet

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only

🌅Exodus

wallet · No platform fee — validator commission only (note: Exodus's swap feature charges spread)

FAQ: SOL Staking on Solflare

What APY can I earn staking SOL on Solflare?

The current estimated APY for SOL staking is around 5.8%. Actual rates vary based on network conditions, validator performance, and Solflare's fee structure (No platform fee — validator commission only).

Is staking SOL on Solflare safe?

Solflare is a non-custodial protocol with a low risk profile for SOL staking. As a non-custodial platform, you retain control of your private keys. Always assess your risk tolerance before staking.

How long does it take to unstake SOL from Solflare?

Unstaking times depend on the network: Until end of next epoch (~2–3 days). During the unstaking period, your SOL won't earn rewards.

What fees does Solflare charge for SOL staking?

Solflare charges No platform fee — validator commission only. These fees are typically deducted from your staking rewards automatically.

Can I stake SOL on other platforms?

Yes! You can compare all available platforms for SOL staking on our How to Stake Solana guide. Different platforms offer different APY rates, fees, and custody models.