Jito is a liquid staking protocol for Solana that captures MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) rewards, boosting yields above traditional staking.
Why Jito?
Enhanced Yields:
- Base SOL staking: ~7% APY
- Jito with MEV: 7.5-8%+ APY
- Extra 0.5-1% from MEV capture
JitoSOL Token:
- Liquid staking token for SOL
- Appreciates vs SOL over time
- Usable in Solana DeFi
Jito vs Other LSTs
| Provider | Token | APY | MEV |
|---|
| . . . . . | . . . - | . . - | . . - |
| Jito | JitoSOL | 7.5-8% | Yes |
| Marinade | mSOL | 7% | No |
| Native | Staked SOL | 7% | No |
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Track your Jito stake with Fensory. Monitor all Solana positions.
Start Tracking →Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Set Up Solana Wallet
Install Phantom or other Solana wallet. Fund with SOL.
Tips
- ✓Phantom is most popular
- ✓Keep 0.05 SOL for fees
2
Go to Jito
Visit jito.network and click Stake.
Warnings
- ⚠Only use jito.network
- ⚠Verify URL carefully
3
Connect Wallet
Connect your Phantom or Solana wallet to Jito.
Tips
- ✓Approve connection in wallet
- ✓Check site URL in wallet popup
4
Enter Stake Amount
Enter how much SOL to stake. Review JitoSOL you will receive.
Tips
- ✓No minimum stake
- ✓Rate is not 1:1 - JitoSOL appreciates
5
Confirm Transaction
Approve the stake transaction in your wallet.
Tips
- ✓Solana fees are under $0.01
- ✓Transaction confirms in seconds
6
Receive JitoSOL
JitoSOL appears in your wallet. It earns rewards automatically.
Tips
- ✓Value increases vs SOL over time
- ✓Can use in Solana DeFi
7
Use in DeFi (Optional)
Use JitoSOL as collateral on Kamino, MarginFi, or provide liquidity.
Tips
- ✓Earn staking + DeFi yields
- ✓Check protocol for JitoSOL support
