Layer33 vs Phase Labs
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| Rating | (0) | (0) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 4 features | 5 features |
| Upvotes | ▲ 0 | ▲ 0 |
| Twitter Followers | 102,445 | — |
| Categories | Staking, Liquid Staking | Liquid Staking |
| Description | Coalition of 25 independent Solana validators with IndieSOL liquid staking | Solana liquid staking provider offering phaseSOL LST with enterprise-grade validator infrastructure |
Pros & Cons
Layer33
- Directly supports Solana network decentralization
- Institutional-quality infrastructure with open-source tools
- Newer LST with less DeFi integration than JitoSOL
- Coalition coordination can slow decision-making
Phase Labs
- No fees for staking or unstaking
- Enterprise-level security with Squads multisig
- Smaller validator than Jito or Marinade
- Limited DeFi integrations compared to top LSTs
Layer33 vs Phase Labs: Which Should You Choose?
Overview
Layer33 Layer33 is a collective of 25 independent Solana validators committed to network decentralization with 18M SOL combined stake. Offers IndieSOL, a composable liquid staking token earning standard rewar... Phase Labs Phase Labs provides liquid and native Solana staking through enterprise-grade validator infrastructure hosted by Latitude. Users receive phaseSOL, a liquid staking token usable in DeFi or instantly un...
Community Ratings
Both Layer33 and Phase Labs hold similar community ratings, suggesting users find comparable value in each. Your choice should come down to specific features, pricing, and ecosystem fit rather than overall score.
Pricing & Value
Layer33 uses a free model, while Phase Labs is free. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.
Key Features
Layer33 offers 4 features including IndieSOL liquid staking token for DeFi composability, 25 independent validators with 18M SOL stake, Open-source validator monitoring tools, and 1 more. Phase Labs counters with 5 features including phaseSOL liquid staking token, Enterprise-grade validator (Latitude), Instant unstaking via LST swap, and 2 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.
Reliability & Health
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Layer33 currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Phase Labs is rated healthy. For tools you rely on daily — especially trading bots or wallets — uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Strengths
Layer33's key strengths include directly supports solana network decentralization, institutional-quality infrastructure with open-source tools. Phase Labs stands out for no fees for staking or unstaking, enterprise-level security with squads multisig. On the flip side, Layer33's weaknesses include newer lst with less defi integration than jitosol, while Phase Labs's main drawback is smaller validator than jito or marinade.
The Verdict
Both Layer33 and Phase Labs operate in the liquid staking space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Neither has a clear community advantage, so your decision should be feature-driven. We recommend trying both — Layer33 is free to start and Phase Labs is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.