Head-to-head · DeFi & Yield
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated June 7, 2026
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| Rating | (0) | (1) |
| Pricing | Paid | Free |
| Health | Unknown | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 3 features | 7 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Raiku Raiku is a coordination layer that sells guaranteed blockspace on Solana through Ahead-of-Time and Just-in-Time auctions, giving trading systems and apps deterministic transaction inclusion. Its rkuSO... Sanctum Sanctum is a liquid staking infrastructure protocol on Solana that has created a unified liquidity layer for all liquid staking tokens (LSTs). Rather than competing with individual LST providers, Sanc...
Sanctum is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for Raiku (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Raiku uses a paid model, while Sanctum is free — Free to use. Small fees on LST swaps through the Infinity Pool. No fee to create new LSTs.. Sanctum has the edge for budget-conscious users, though Raiku's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.
Raiku offers 3 features including Ahead-of-Time blockspace auctions, Just-in-Time inclusion guarantees, rkuSOL liquid staking token. Sanctum counters with 7 features including Infinity pool enabling instant swaps between all Solana LSTs, Validator LST program for creating custom branded liquid staking tokens, INF token providing diversified yield across all LSTs in the pool, and 4 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Raiku currently has a unknown health status. Sanctum is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For tools you rely on daily — especially trading bots or wallets — uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Raiku's key strengths include deterministic inclusion matters for latency-sensitive trading, $13.5m raise and strong defi partners. Sanctum stands out for solves lst liquidity fragmentation with unified infinity pool, enables any validator to create their own lst — democratizes liquid staking, inf token provides diversified staking exposure without picking individual lsts.
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| Categories | Developer Tools, DeFi & Yield | DeFi & Yield, Staking, Liquid Staking |
| Description | Guaranteed Solana transaction inclusion via ahead-of-time blockspace auctions | Swap between any Solana liquid staking token (LST) instantly — stake SOL, earn yield, and access unified LST liquidity |
Both Raiku and Sanctum operate in the defi & yield space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Sanctum has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — check Raiku's pricing and Sanctum is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.