Staking is the process of delegating your Solana tokens to a validator, locking them into the network’s consensus mechanism in exchange for rewards. This mechanism helps secure the blockchain while allowing token holders to earn additional SOL.
At Starke Finance, staking is the foundation of our platform. We run enterprise-grade validator operations with a focus on performance, compliance, and resilience:
Certifications: ISO 27001 & SOC 2​
Custody Integration: Seamless support with regulated custodians for institutional staking
Infrastructure: Redundant, multi-region setup with bare-metal servers to ensure maximum uptime
Reliability: 99.999% availability over the last 12 months
Fees: 0% validator commission. Delegators keep 100% of their staking rewards
Funding our vision: By staking with Starke Validator, delegators not only earn rewards but also directly support the development of Starke Finance and its mission to bridge TradFi and DeFi.
As we expand, our staking service is evolving into a multichain focus, extending our institutional-grade reliability beyond Solana.
Native staking
Native staking is the most direct way to participate in Solana’s consensus. By delegating SOL through Solana’s native staking mechanism:
Your tokens remain in your custody at all times, only you can withdraw them.
There are warm-up and cool-down periods when entering or exiting stake.
You face no smart contract risk, since funds are handled directly by Solana’s validator infrastructure.
Native staking is ideal for those who prioritize maximum security and simplicity, while still earning staking rewards and helping secure the network.
Liquid staking
For those who want the flexibility of staking while keeping their assets liquid, we offer liquid staking through our token rkSOL, built in partnership with Sanctum.
You can acquire rkSOL tokens through any wallet of Solana aggregator and it represents your staked position in Starke Validator.
rkSOL accrues rewards automatically, just like native staking, but can also be used across Solana DeFi protocols.
This ensures your assets remain liquid.
How rewards are shared:
Starke Finance charges 0% validator commission, redistributing 100% of the block rewards proportional to rkSOL’s share of our validator’s total stake.
Example: if rkSOL represents 100K SOL out of a total 200K SOL staked, it will receive 50% of all block rewards.
Sanctum applies a 2.5% protocol fee on top.
With rkSOL, you get the best of both worlds: secure staking rewards, plus the ability to use your staked assets throughout the Solana ecosystem.
