Restake SOL. Earn More. Powered by Solayer & InfiniSVM
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Solayer is Solana's leading restaking protocol. Stake SOL, receive sSOL, and earn base staking APY + AVS restaking rewards + LAYER token incentives — all while securing Solana's endogenous application ecosystem at 1,000,000+ TPS.
Stake Once.
Earn Multiple Rewards.
Solayer's restaking protocol lets your staked SOL secure endogenous AVS applications while simultaneously earning base staking APY, MEV rewards, AVS incentives, and LAYER token emissions.
Deposit SOL
Deposit SOL or supported LSTs (JitoSOL, mSOL, bSOL, INF) into Solayer. Receive sSOL — a liquid receipt token that earns compounding yield and can be freely used across Solana DeFi.
Restake to AVSs
Delegate your sSOL to endogenous AVS applications — MEV routers, oracles, bridges, and rollups built inside Solana's L1. Each AVS pays additional yield for securing their service.
Earn swQoS
Stake-Weighted Quality of Service (swQoS) gives your transactions priority inclusion in Solana blocks. More sSOL staked = higher blockspace priority — directly monetizing your stake's security contribution.
Claim LAYER
Earn LAYER governance tokens as additional incentives on top of sSOL APY. LAYER holders vote on AVS listings, fee parameters, and InfiniSVM chain governance. Claim and compound continuously.
Stake Any Solana LST
Solayer accepts native SOL and all major liquid staking tokens. Each earns sSOL plus AVS delegation rewards and LAYER emissions.
Your SOL Earns More
Every SOL staked on Solayer earns base APY, AVS delegation rewards, LAYER token incentives, and stake-weighted blockspace priority — all simultaneously, all liquid.
Your sSOL Portfolio
Connect your Solana wallet to see your sSOL balance, accrued rewards, AVS delegation status, and claimable LAYER tokens.
Protocol Stats
Live Solayer metrics. All sSOL is backed 1:1 by staked SOL in Solana's native stake accounts — verifiable on-chain at any time.
Hardware-Accelerated
Solana Staking
Solayer's InfiniSVM engine goes beyond software — hardware acceleration, RDMA networking, and optimized execution deliver over 1,000,000 TPS and 100 Gbps throughput.
InfiniSVM Engine
The world's first hardware-accelerated SVM execution layer. InfiniSVM achieves 1M+ TPS via programmable hardware chips, RDMA networking, and parallel transaction execution — all running inside Solana's existing validator infrastructure.
Endogenous AVSs
Unlike EigenLayer which secures external AVSs, Solayer focuses on endogenous AVSs — applications built directly inside Solana's L1. MEV routers, oracles, bridges, and modular rollups all run inside Solana's validator network, not alongside it.
Solayer Pay Card
The Solayer Emerald Card enables direct crypto spending globally via on-chain transaction processing. Fund with sSOL or sUSD deposits and earn yield on your card balance while spending. Available via waitlist for sSOL stakers.
sUSD Stablecoin
Solayer USD (sUSD) is a yield-bearing stablecoin backed by US Treasury Bills. Deposit USDC to receive sUSD earning ~4.74% T-Bill APY. Fully composable in DeFi, usable for payments via Solayer Pay.
LAYER Governance
LAYER is both the governance token and gas token for Solayer Chain. Holders vote on AVS whitelisting, fee structures, treasury allocation, and InfiniSVM chain parameters. Earn LAYER by staking SOL and delegating to AVSs.
swQoS Priority
Stake-Weighted Quality of Service lets sSOL holders buy priority blockspace on Solana. Every unit of SOL restaked on Solayer contributes to your swQoS weight — ensuring your transactions land in the next block, not the backlog.
Everything About Solayer & SOL Staking
What is Solayer?
Solayer is Solana's leading restaking protocol, often described as the "EigenLayer of Solana." It allows users to stake SOL or liquid staking tokens (LSTs) to receive sSOL, then restake that sSOL to secure endogenous AVS applications built inside Solana's L1. This creates compounding yield from base staking APY, AVS delegation rewards, and LAYER token incentives — all simultaneously.
What is Solana staking?
Solana staking is the process of delegating SOL tokens to validators who process transactions and maintain network consensus. In exchange, stakers earn a share of newly minted SOL as inflation rewards. Solana uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism where stakers are rewarded approximately every 2–3 days (one epoch), with a base APY ranging from 5–8% depending on total stake participation and validator commission rates.
What is sSOL and how does it work?
sSOL (Solayer Staked SOL) is the liquid receipt token you receive when you stake SOL on Solayer. It represents your staked position and accumulates value over time — meaning sSOL appreciates relative to SOL as staking rewards compound. Because sSOL is a standard SPL token, it can be freely transferred, used as DeFi collateral, traded on DEXes, or deposited into other protocols while your underlying SOL earns rewards.
What is the current sSOL APY?
Solayer sSOL currently offers approximately 5.41% base APY from Solana network staking rewards. On top of this, users who delegate their sSOL to AVS partners earn an additional 2–8% in AVS restaking incentives. LAYER token emissions provide a further yield boost during active reward seasons. Total APY depends on delegation strategy, AVS selection, and current LAYER emission rates.
What is restaking on Solana?
Restaking allows already-staked SOL to be simultaneously used to secure additional applications (AVSs) beyond just the base Solana network. On Solayer, when you restake sSOL to an AVS, your economic stake secures that application's liveness, data availability, or sequencing guarantees — and the AVS pays you additional yield for this security contribution, on top of your base staking rewards.
What are AVSs on Solayer?
AVS stands for Actively Validated Service — applications that borrow Solayer's restaked security to operate reliably. Solayer focuses on endogenous AVSs built directly inside Solana's L1, such as MEV routers that prioritize transaction ordering, price oracles that secure DeFi protocols, cross-chain bridges, modular rollup sequencers, and data availability layers. Each AVS pays sSOL restakers a portion of its fee revenue.
What is InfiniSVM?
InfiniSVM is Solayer's hardware-accelerated execution engine built on top of Solana's SVM (Solana Virtual Machine). By offloading blockchain execution to programmable hardware chips (FPGAs/custom ASICs) and using RDMA (Remote Direct Memory Access) networking, InfiniSVM achieves over 1,000,000 transactions per second and 100 Gbps+ throughput — making it the world's highest-throughput SVM implementation.
What is the LAYER token?
LAYER is Solayer's native governance and gas token. It serves multiple functions: governance voting on AVS listings, fee parameters, treasury allocation, and chain upgrades; gas payments for transactions on Solayer Chain; staking reward emissions distributed to sSOL stakers and AVS delegators; and validator rewards for those securing Solayer Chain via Proof of Stake consensus.
What is swQoS on Solayer?
swQoS (Stake-Weighted Quality of Service) is Solayer's mechanism that allows sSOL holders to buy priority transaction inclusion in Solana blocks. Every SOL restaked on Solayer contributes to your swQoS weight — the more sSOL you hold and delegate, the higher your blockspace priority. This is particularly valuable for DeFi applications, arbitrage bots, and any use case where first-in-block transaction ordering matters.
How do I stake SOL on Solayer?
Connect a Solana-compatible wallet (Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, OKX Wallet, or Ledger) to the Solayer app, select the "Stake" tab, enter the amount of SOL you wish to deposit, review the quoted sSOL amount and fees, then confirm the transaction. sSOL is minted to your wallet instantly. You can then optionally delegate your sSOL to one or more AVSs for additional restaking rewards.
Which wallets does Solayer support?
Solayer supports all major Solana wallets including Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, Bitget Wallet, Bybit Wallet, OKX Wallet, Nightly, SquadsX, and Ledger hardware wallets. Any WalletConnect-compatible wallet that supports Solana mainnet can also connect. Mobile wallet users can access Solayer via their wallet's in-app browser.
What LSTs can I deposit on Solayer?
In addition to native SOL, Solayer accepts all major Solana liquid staking tokens: JitoSOL (7.5%+ APY with MEV capture), mSOL from Marinade Finance, bSOL from BlazeStake, INF from Sanctum, and other whitelisted LSTs. Depositing LSTs that already carry MEV yield means your total sSOL APY reflects the compounded yield of both the original LST rewards and Solayer's AVS restaking bonuses.
Is there a minimum stake amount on Solayer?
Solayer has no meaningful minimum stake requirement — you can stake as little as 0.01 SOL. The only practical consideration is that Solana network fees (typically ~$0.00025 per transaction) apply to every staking, unstaking, or delegation transaction. This makes Solayer accessible to all users regardless of position size, from retail stakers to institutional validators.
Can I unstake sSOL anytime?
Yes. sSOL is a liquid token, meaning you can sell it on DEXes (Raydium, Orca, Jupiter) at any time for near-spot SOL value without waiting for unstaking. For native protocol unstaking, Solayer follows Solana's standard epoch deactivation process — typically 2–3 days. If you deposited LSTs, the unstaking time mirrors the underlying LST's redemption period.
How are Solayer restaking rewards distributed?
Rewards accrue continuously into the sSOL exchange rate — meaning your sSOL balance automatically represents more SOL over time without any manual claiming for base staking rewards. AVS delegation rewards and LAYER token incentives are separately accumulated and claimable via the Solayer dashboard. The combined yield from all three streams compounds automatically as long as you hold sSOL.
What is sUSD on Solayer?
sUSD (Solayer USD) is a yield-bearing stablecoin issued by Solayer, backed by US Treasury Bills. Deposit USDC to receive sUSD, which earns approximately 4.74% APY from T-Bill returns — directly competing with traditional money market funds. sUSD is fully composable in Solana DeFi and can be used for payments via the Solayer Pay Card. It extends Solayer's yield infrastructure beyond SOL to the stablecoin economy.
What is the Solayer Emerald Pay Card?
The Solayer Emerald Card is a crypto debit card enabling real-world spending directly from your on-chain Solayer balance. Fund it with sSOL or sUSD deposits, earn yield on your card balance while it sits unused, and spend globally wherever Visa is accepted, plus ATM access. It represents Solayer's vision for bridging DeFi yields with everyday financial utility.
How does Solayer compare to Jito restaking?
Both are leading Solana restaking protocols but with different architectures. Jito is the largest Solana LST by TVL (~$2.4B in JitoSOL) and bundles MEV tip revenue into staker yield. Solayer focuses on endogenous AVS restaking (applications inside Solana L1), swQoS blockspace economy, and the InfiniSVM hardware-accelerated chain. Many users hold both JitoSOL and sSOL for complementary yield sources.
Is Solayer audited and safe?
Solayer's smart contracts have undergone security audits by leading Solana security firms. The protocol is open-source, with contract code verifiable on-chain. All stake accounts are Solana native stake accounts — your SOL is never transferred to a third party but delegated through standard Solana staking mechanisms. Solayer also runs an ongoing bug bounty program. As with all DeFi, users should review current audit reports before depositing.
What is Solana staking APY in 2026?
Native Solana staking APY in 2026 ranges from approximately 5–8% depending on total network stake participation, validator commission rates, and MEV capture. Solayer's sSOL earns approximately 5.41% base APY from network inflation rewards, with restaking AVS bonuses of 2–8% on top. JitoSOL, which also runs on Solayer, earns 7.5–8.5% including MEV tips. The highest APYs on Solayer come from actively delegating sSOL to multiple AVS partners simultaneously.
How does Solana native staking work?
Native Solana staking works by creating a stake account with a chosen validator. Your SOL is delegated to that validator, who uses it as economic weight in Solana's Proof of Stake consensus. Every epoch (~2–3 days), the network distributes newly minted SOL to active validators and their delegators proportional to their stake weight, minus the validator's commission (typically 5–10%). Solayer automates and amplifies this through liquid receipts (sSOL) and AVS delegation.
What is the difference between liquid staking and native staking on Solana?
Native staking locks your SOL in a stake account, making it illiquid until you deactivate the stake (2–3 day wait). Liquid staking — what Solayer provides via sSOL — issues you a tradeable token representing your stake. sSOL can be immediately sold, used as DeFi collateral, deposited in liquidity pools, or transferred, while your underlying SOL continues earning staking rewards. Solayer combines both approaches with restaking for maximum capital efficiency.
Can I use sSOL in DeFi?
Yes. sSOL is a standard Solana SPL token accepted across the Solana DeFi ecosystem: as collateral on Kamino Finance and MarginFi lending markets, in liquidity pools on Raydium and Orca, for leveraged staking strategies, as basis for LRT (Liquid Restaking Token) vaults, and in any DeFi protocol that accepts SPL tokens. This composability is a key advantage over native staking — sSOL earns staking rewards while simultaneously working in other DeFi strategies.
What is the Solayer Chain?
Solayer Chain is Solayer's next-generation blockchain infrastructure layer powered by InfiniSVM. It operates as a high-throughput execution environment built on top of Solana's SVM architecture, using hardware acceleration (FPGA chips, RDMA networking) to push past software limits and achieve 1M+ TPS. Solayer Chain uses LAYER as its native gas token and Proof of Stake consensus, with validators earning block rewards in LAYER.
What is the Solayer TVL?
Solayer reached over $500 million in total value locked (TVL) at its peak in 2024–2025, with more than 295,000 unique depositors. TVL fluctuates daily with SOL price movements and deposit/withdrawal activity. The breakdown combines sSOL deposits (native SOL and LSTs) and sUSD deposits. You can track live TVL on DeFiLlama's Solana restaking dashboard or directly in the Solayer app dashboard.
What is the LAYER token allocation and vesting?
LAYER's token distribution includes approximately one-third for R&D and ecosystem growth, meaningful allocations for core contributors, investors, and the Solayer Foundation, plus two 3% buckets for the genesis airdrop (early adopters) and the Emerald Card community sale. Vesting for team and investor tokens follows a standard schedule with cliff periods. Community and ecosystem allocations are distributed via staking incentives and governance programs.
How do I claim LAYER token rewards?
LAYER rewards accumulate in your Solayer account based on your sSOL balance, AVS delegation weight, and participation in Emerald Rewards programs. To claim: connect your wallet to the Solayer app, navigate to the "Rewards" tab, and click "Claim LAYER." Claimed LAYER lands in your Solana wallet and can be held for governance voting, staked for additional yield on Solayer Chain, or traded on supported exchanges.
Does staking on Solayer involve slashing risk?
Solana base-layer staking does not currently implement slashing — validators who misbehave lose staking rewards but not delegated SOL principal. Solayer's AVS restaking may introduce additional slashing conditions specific to each AVS (e.g., providing incorrect oracle data or censoring transactions). Solayer's AVS onboarding process reviews and discloses each AVS's slashing parameters before activation. Users should review AVS slashing conditions before delegating.
What is Solana epoch and how does it affect staking rewards?
A Solana epoch is approximately 2–3 days (specifically, 432,000 slots at ~0.5 seconds per slot). Staking rewards are calculated and distributed at the end of each epoch. When you stake SOL, your delegation becomes active at the start of the next epoch — meaning there may be a ~2–3 day delay before your first rewards accrue. sSOL's exchange rate updates every epoch to reflect new staking rewards.
How does Solayer select validators?
Solayer distributes delegated SOL across a curated set of high-performance Solana validators selected for uptime reliability, low commission rates (typically 0–7%), MEV capture capability, and technical performance metrics. The Solayer protocol continuously rebalances delegations to optimize aggregate APY for sSOL holders. Users don't need to select individual validators — Solayer handles optimal delegation automatically.
What happens to my sSOL rewards if I transfer it?
sSOL rewards are embedded in the sSOL exchange rate — not distributed as separate tokens. When you transfer sSOL, the recipient receives the full accrued value including all rewards up to that point. This means sSOL rewards don't need to be claimed before transferring — they travel with the token automatically. The receiver then earns future staking rewards on their received sSOL balance.
Can I leverage sSOL for higher yield?
Yes. Solayer users commonly use leveraged staking strategies: deposit SOL → receive sSOL → use sSOL as collateral on Kamino or MarginFi → borrow SOL → restake borrowed SOL → receive more sSOL. This loop amplifies staking yield at the cost of liquidation risk if SOL price drops significantly. Multiple DeFi protocols on Solana offer automated looping strategies for sSOL. Always manage leverage carefully given Solana's price volatility.
How does Solayer compare to Ethereum's EigenLayer?
EigenLayer is Ethereum's restaking protocol with $15B+ TVL securing 100+ external AVSs. Solayer is its Solana equivalent but with key differences: Solayer focuses on endogenous AVSs (inside Solana L1), benefits from Solana's sub-$0.01 fees and 65,000+ TPS, and adds hardware acceleration via InfiniSVM. Solana restaking is currently ~2 orders of magnitude smaller than Ethereum's, suggesting significant growth potential.
What DeFi protocols accept sSOL?
sSOL is accepted as collateral or liquidity on: Kamino Finance (lending and leverage), MarginFi, Raydium (liquidity pools), Orca (concentrated liquidity), Jupiter (swaps and aggregator), Sanctum (LST swaps), Drift Protocol (perpetuals margin), and numerous other Solana DeFi protocols. The Solayer ecosystem page lists all current integrations. sSOL's wide DeFi acceptance is central to Solayer's composability thesis.
Is Solayer staking available globally?
Solayer operates as a permissionless DeFi protocol accessible globally to any wallet holder without KYC requirements for basic staking. However, the Solayer Pay Card (Emerald Card) and certain products may have regional restrictions based on applicable regulations. Always check your local jurisdiction's requirements regarding DeFi staking, liquid staking tokens, and crypto-linked payment cards before using Solayer products.
What fees does Solayer charge for staking?
Solayer charges a small protocol fee on staking rewards (similar to Lido's 10% fee model on Ethereum) — meaning a percentage of gross staking yield goes to the protocol treasury and validator compensation. The exact fee rate is viewable in the Solayer app before staking. There are no deposit fees, no withdrawal fees, and no performance fees beyond the standard rewards commission. Solana network transaction fees (~$0.00025) apply separately.
How do I track my Solayer staking rewards?
Your sSOL rewards are automatically reflected in the sSOL/SOL exchange rate — visible in the Solayer dashboard after connecting your wallet. You can track: current sSOL balance and SOL equivalent, accumulated rewards since deposit, claimable LAYER tokens, AVS delegation status and bonuses, and full transaction history. Third-party tools like Step Finance, Sonar Watch, and DeFiLlama's Solana portfolio tracker also display Solayer positions.
What is MEV and how does it boost Solayer staking APY?
MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) refers to profit extracted by validators through ordering, inserting, or censoring transactions within a block. On Solana, MEV primarily comes from arbitrage between DEX pools, liquidations, and sandwich attacks. Validators running Jito's block engine capture MEV tips and share them with stakers. When you deposit JitoSOL or other MEV-capturing LSTs into Solayer, this MEV yield carries through to your sSOL APY on top of the base network inflation rewards.
Can institutions stake SOL on Solayer?
Yes. Solayer is designed for both retail and institutional users. Institutional stakers benefit from Solayer's non-custodial architecture (SOL delegated via native Solana stake accounts, never transferred), sSOL's DeFi composability for treasury yield strategies, swQoS priority blockspace for high-frequency operations, and LAYER governance participation. Solayer supports SquadsX multisig for institutional treasury management.
What is the future roadmap for Solayer?
Solayer's 2025–2026 roadmap includes: full launch of Solayer Chain powered by InfiniSVM; expansion of the AVS marketplace to 50+ endogenous applications; global rollout of the Solayer Pay Card; deeper sSOL integration across Solana DeFi; sUSD stablecoin expansion and Solana payments infrastructure; LAYER token full governance activation; and potential cross-chain restaking extending Solana's security to other SVM-compatible chains. All milestones are subject to governance approval via LAYER DAO.