Solana Staking Guide: How to Earn SOL Rewards in 2026

Solana staking earns 6-8% APY. Here is everything you need to know about native SOL staking, liquid staking, and choosing the right validator.

Solana's proof-of-stake consensus pays validators and their delegators for securing the network. With ~70% of SOL staked in 2026 and inflation-funded rewards of 6-8% APY, SOL staking is one of the most accessible and best-yielding staking opportunities among major cryptocurrencies.

SOL Staking Options

Why Jito Adds MEV Rewards

Jito operates a modified Solana validator client that captures MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) — the additional income validators can earn by reordering transactions optimally. Jito redistributes 97% of captured MEV to jitoSOL stakers. This adds 1-2% additional APY on top of base network rewards, making jitoSOL yield consistently higher than native staking.

Choosing a Validator for Native Staking