Last updated: October 2026
Compare · Solana LSTs
Compare 11 Solana liquid-staking tokens. Reported APY and pool TVL refresh from matched DeFiLlama yield pools; validator models, exit options, fees and DeFi support need a provider-specific check.
Pool APY is an estimate, not a guaranteed net return · an unavailable feed is not zero · browse all live staking yields
The lineup
Yield coverage for the exact LST pools in this comparison.
Staking + restaking
Unavailable ≠ zero
Pool APY + TVL
Swap or direct route
The table
Sort by reported pool TVL or APY. A missing yield feed stays unavailable; it is never filled with an old estimate. Click a protocol for its full review.
MEV-aware liquid staking; check current validator allocation and swap depth
Liquid staking across a validator set; compare direct and market exits
LST with a distinct operator and validator set; verify current terms
Infinity pool token with a distinct composition and withdrawal path
Exchange-linked LST; verify the current redemption route and terms
Stake-pool LST; verify current validator set and exit terms
Validator-diversified LST; check current delegation and swap liquidity
Restaking strategy; inspect reward components and redemption terms
Single-validator LST; evaluate the validator and exit liquidity
Restaking token; inspect vault rewards, dependencies and withdrawal terms
LST with provider-specific eligibility and redemption rules
Feature guide
A token representing your staked SOL that accrues staking rewards while remaining liquid for DeFi use.
DeFiLlama's reported annualized pool yield. Components can include staking, MEV or incentives and differ by pool. It is not a guaranteed net return.
How stake is allocated, at a high level. A multi-validator label does not prove effective decentralization; check current delegation and control.
A swap or reserve exit may be available without waiting for stake deactivation. It depends on liquidity and the live quote, including spread and fees. Direct or vault redemption follows separate rules.
A separate token giving holders voting power over protocol decisions, fee structures, and validator delegation.
Yield data: DeFiLlama Yields · fetched . Pool TVL is not a protocol-wide total. For exit mechanics and fees, see Jito (fees), Marinade and Solana staking documentation.
How it works
These are common steps, but restaking products can add their own reward rules and withdrawal delays. Check the exact token before depositing.
You deposit SOL or another supported asset and receive an LST at the quoted exchange rate. The underlying pool delegates stake or follows its stated restaking strategy; token transferability does not guarantee an immediate exit at the redemption rate.
Many LSTs use an exchange-rate model: your token balance stays fixed while net staking rewards change its SOL-per-token redemption rate. Market price can differ from redemption value, and future rewards are not guaranteed.
Where an app accepts the exact LST, you may use it as collateral or liquidity while retaining exposure to staking returns. Borrowing or LP strategies add contract, price and liquidation risks.
A market swap may return SOL in one transaction if liquidity is available, with spread and price impact. Direct redemption can take one or more epoch boundaries and may charge a protocol fee. Compare the SOL received on both routes.
Guide
An LST may remain usable in DeFi while reflecting staking rewards, but acceptance, liquidity and withdrawal terms differ by token.
APY
A reported APY can combine validator rewards, MEV and temporary incentives. Compare the net terms and how the rate was calculated; historical annualization does not promise future yield.
Pool TVL & liquidity
Pool TVL measures assets in a matched yield pool; it does not tell you the executable LST-to-SOL swap depth. Compare a quote for your actual size before assuming an instant exit.
Validator decentralization
Validator count is only one input. Check the current stake distribution, selection rules and who controls upgrades or withdrawals; single-validator tokens concentrate validator exposure.
Exit route
A swap can be quick but adds spread and price impact. Direct redemption may wait for deactivation and still carry a fee; compare both routes using the current quote.
DeFi composability
Check whether the exact token is supported in your intended market, including collateral factors, oracles, liquidation rules and withdrawal liquidity.
Governance
A governance token may grant voting rights, but control and voting scope differ. Read the current protocol rules before treating a token symbol as proof of influence.
Recommendations
Compare reported yield
INF and kySOL have different reward sources and exit terms. Sort the current reported APY above, then inspect fees and risk. See our yields page for broader strategies.
Compare validator models
Jito and Marinade use different validator selection and governance models. Compare current stake distribution, contract controls, fee terms and independent audits before choosing.
DeFi composability
JitoSOL and mSOL appear in several Solana DeFi markets. Verify that the exact token is accepted where you plan to borrow or provide liquidity. Review DEX LP positions and their separate risks.
Check restaking terms
Restaking strategies can add reward sources, contract dependencies and different exit periods. Read the current terms and do not treat an unavailable feed as a zero yield.
Editorial comparison last reviewed October 2026; pool APY and TVL use the refresh timestamp below the table. Check each protocol's site for current features and terms.
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