Creating Stake Accounts
How it works
To stake SOL natively on Solana, you need a stake account. The Stake Manager lets you create one, fund it, and delegate it to a validator in a single flow.
Creating a new stake account
Click the "+ Stake SOL" button
Enter the amount of SOL you want to stake
Select a validator to delegate to from the list
Optionally set a lockup time if you want to lock the account
Approve the transaction in your wallet
The app reserves a small amount of SOL for transaction fees. Your stake account will be created and immediately delegated to the selected validator.
Activation
After creating a stake account, it enters the activating state. Your stake becomes active at the next epoch boundary. Solana epochs are roughly 2 days long.
While activating, your stake is not yet earning rewards. Once the epoch turns over, the account transitions to active and begins earning.
Choosing a validator
The Stake Manager shows a list of available validators. You can search by name or vote address. Consider factors like commission rate, uptime, and total stake when choosing a validator.
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