Topics covered

• Key Details for Staking SOL in Trust Wallet
• Step-by-Step Guide on How to Stake SOL
• Instructions for Unstaking SOL

What Is SOL Staking?

SOL is the native cryptocurrency of the Solana blockchain, a network known for its high-speed transactions and low fees. Solana supports a wide range of decentralized applications (dApps), DeFi platforms, and other blockchain-based services.

By staking SOL, you help secure the Solana network and participate in its Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. In return, you earn staking rewards based on network participation.

Trust Wallet allows you to stake SOL directly within the app and monitor your staking activity in the Earn section.

⚠️ Important:

While your SOL is staked, both your staked tokens and the rewards generated remain locked. You will not have access to them until the unstaking process is completed.

Key Details for Staking SOL in Trust Wallet

Before staking SOL, it's important to understand the following details:

Minimum staking amount:

0.01 SOL

Lockup period:

There is no fixed lockup period, but the unstaking (unbonding) process typically takes around 2 days.

Staking yield (APR):

You can check the current reward rates directly in the Earn section of the Trust Wallet app.

⚠️ Important:

Staking services are facilitated through Trust Wallet’s partners. Trust Wallet does not control the staking rate, validator performance, lockup period, or minimum staking requirements.

The exact staking and unstaking parameters are determined by the Solana blockchain protocol.

Pro Tip:

Make sure you are using the latest version of Trust Wallet to access the most up-to-date staking options and improvements.

Step-by-Step Guide on How to Stake SOL

Follow these steps to stake SOL using Trust Wallet.

1. Open Trust Wallet and select Discover from the Home menu.
2. Tap Earn to open the Earn section.
3. Scroll down and tap View All under Native Staking, then select SOL.
4. Tap Stake.
5. Enter the amount of SOL you want to stake and choose a validator (or keep the default validator).
6. Tap Continue.
7. Review the transaction details and select Confirm.

Once your SOL is successfully staked, you can track it in My Earn Portfolio under the Discover section.

Instructions for Unstaking SOL

If you want to access your staked SOL, you can initiate the unstaking process directly from Trust Wallet.

1. Open Trust Wallet and select Discover.
2. Tap My Earn Portfolio.
3. Select your SOL staking position.
4. Tap Unstake.
5. Review the amount being unstaked and tap Continue.
6. Confirm the transaction.

After the validator processes the request, your SOL will become claimable.

⚠️ Important:

Unstaking SOL involves a two-step process:

1. Unstake transaction – initiates the unstaking request.
2. Claim transaction – required after the waiting period to make the SOL transferable.

The waiting period usually lasts about 2 days (one epoch), but it may vary depending on the validator and network conditions.

Both steps are on-chain transactions and require network fees.

FAQ

Q: What is the minimum staking amount for SOL?

The minimum amount required to stake SOL in Trust Wallet is 0.01 SOL.

Q: When will I start receiving rewards after staking SOL?

Rewards usually start appearing after 2 epochs, which typically takes 2–4 days.

Q: How often are SOL staking rewards distributed?

Rewards are distributed every epoch, which occurs approximately every 2–4 days.

Q: Is there a minimum reward amount required to claim staking rewards?

No. Once the unstaking process is completed, you will receive your staked amount plus all accumulated rewards.

Q: Are SOL staking rewards automatically compounded?

No. SOL staking rewards are not automatically compounded.

Q: What is the lockup period when unstaking SOL?

The unstaking process typically takes one epoch (around 2–4 days).

Q: Can I use my SOL while it is staked?

No. Your SOL remains locked during the staking period and becomes available only after you complete the unstaking and claim process.

⚠️ Key Takeaway

Staking SOL allows you to earn rewards while supporting the Solana network. However, because Trust Wallet is non-custodial, you remain fully responsible for your staking decisions and understanding the staking conditions before locking your assets.