Quick Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Platform Type | Non-custodial Solana liquid staking protocol |
| Primary Staking Asset | SOL |
| Reward Rate | Variable — staking + MEV rewards (last verified Sep 16, 2026) |
| Minimum Stake | Not specified as a fixed protocol minimum |
| Reward Type | Variable staking rewards + MEV-related rewards |
| Custody | Non-custodial / wallet-based |
| Staking Token | JitoSOL |
| Fees | 4% management fee + 0.1% delayed unstaking fee |
| Unstaking / Redemption | Up to ~1 Solana epoch (~2 days) for delayed unstaking |
| Reward Frequency | Continuous (reflected in JitoSOL value) |
| Geographic Availability | Worldwide (non-custodial, wallet-based) |
| Last Verified | September 16, 2026 |
Overview
JitoSOL is a liquid staking token built for the Solana ecosystem. Instead of delegating SOL directly and waiting for a traditional unstaking cycle before using the asset again, users can stake SOL through Jito and receive JitoSOL.
JitoSOL represents a position in the Jito Stake Pool. Its value relative to SOL can increase as staking and MEV-related rewards accrue. Rewards are therefore reflected through the value of JitoSOL rather than being paid as a separate daily token distribution.
The main difference between JitoSOL and ordinary native SOL delegation is liquidity. JitoSOL can remain transferable and may be used in compatible DeFi applications while the underlying SOL remains staked.
How Staking Works
Users stake SOL from a compatible Solana wallet through the Jito interface. Upon staking, JitoSOL is received and begins accruing rewards. The JitoSOL token is a value-accruing liquid staking token — its conversion ratio relative to SOL increases over time as staking and MEV rewards accumulate.
Supported wallets can include Phantom, Solflare, Backpack, Ledger, Squads, and Fireblocks. This list is not exhaustive and may change over time.
Rewards and Rates
JitoSOL rewards come primarily from Solana staking rewards together with MEV-related revenue distributed through Jito infrastructure.
The reward rate is variable. It can change as Solana network staking conditions, validator performance, protocol economics and MEV activity change. For this reason, Bitnxt does not present one permanent Jito APY. Users should check the current Jito interface before staking.
Variable — last verified Sep 16, 2026. Reward rates change frequently and are never permanently fixed.
Supported Assets
- SOL (Solana)
Fees
- Management fee: 4% of total staking and MEV rewards after validator commissions
- Direct delayed unstaking: 0.1% of withdrawal value
Minimum Stake
Jito does not specify a fixed protocol minimum stake. The commonly referenced 0.01 SOL is a recommended wallet balance for network transaction fees, not a verified JitoSOL minimum staking deposit. Users should keep a small SOL balance available for transaction fees.
Custody and Liquidity
Jito is non-custodial. Users stake SOL from their own wallet and retain control of their JitoSOL tokens. The liquid staking token can be transferred, held, or used in compatible DeFi applications while the underlying SOL remains staked.
For liquidity, JitoSOL may be swapped through secondary markets such as supported decentralized exchanges instead of using delayed protocol unstaking. Note that secondary-market swaps may involve slippage and market pricing can differ from the protocol redemption value.
Unstaking / Redemption
Delayed unstaking through the Jito protocol can require up to approximately one Solana epoch (around 2 days). Users may alternatively obtain liquidity by trading JitoSOL on a supported secondary market, where price and slippage should be considered.
Important Risks and Limitations
JitoSOL removes some of the liquidity limitations associated with traditional staking, but liquid staking introduces additional considerations:
- Smart-contract risk
- Protocol risk
- Solana network risk
- Secondary-market liquidity risk
- JitoSOL may trade at a market price that differs temporarily from its underlying protocol value
- Using JitoSOL in additional DeFi protocols introduces the risks of those protocols as well
Data Verification
Platform features, staking rates, fees and withdrawal conditions can change. Bitnxt checks platform information against official documentation and product pages. Numerical rates shown on this page were last verified on September 16, 2026. Users should confirm current rates and eligibility with the platform before staking.
