Is there a minimum stake?

No protocol minimum on Solana itself. Hubra creates a stake account on your behalf with whatever amount you delegate. Most allocators start with 1 SOL or more so transaction fees don't dominate the math.

How long does unstaking take?

A standard unstake takes about one full epoch, roughly 2 to 3 days, and costs nothing. If you need SOL faster, instant unstake is available against liquid markets for a small fee.

Can I lose my SOL by staking?

Native staking on Solana does not currently slash principal. Validator misbehavior reduces rewards rather than burning stake. Your custody never changes; only voting rights are delegated.

What APY should I expect?

Around 6 to 8% APY net of commission, depending on the epoch and network conditions. The headline rate is variable: it depends on Solana's inflation schedule and how much total SOL is staked.

Do I need to claim or compound rewards?

No. Rewards land in your stake account at the end of each epoch and start earning the next one, entirely on the protocol, with no transactions to sign.

What does Hubra charge?

Hubra runs a low commission validator. We earn from validator vote credits and from operator partners. Your SOL keeps the full protocol yield.

What happens if Hubra's validator goes offline?

If the validator stops voting, you stop earning rewards for that epoch. You can redelegate to a different validator at any time without unstaking first. Hubra has run continuously since 2020 with measured uptime.

Almost certainly, yes. Most jurisdictions treat staking rewards as income at the time they accrue. We don't give tax advice; talk to a professional for your situation.

Native Staking · Guide

Native staking,explained.

Direct delegation to a Solana validator. Your SOL stays self-custodial, rewards mint at the protocol level, and the position keeps compounding for as long as you hold it. The most trusted,
most resilient way to earn yield on SOL.

83,793
Total stake · SOL: 5.63%
APY: 6
Years operating

Chapter № I · How it works

Eight things thathappen, every epoch.

Native staking is mostly accounting. Below is the full lifecycle - from wallet to validator and back - without the hand-waving.

What is Solana staking?

Staking helps secure the Solana network. In return, you earn rewards - paid in SOL, minted by the protocol every epoch.

You delegate your SOL

You pick a validator and delegate. Custody never leaves your wallet - you only assign voting rights.

Validators secure the network

Validators run the Solana software, vote on blocks, and propose new ones. Stake decides their weight in consensus.

Time is divided into epochs

Solana counts time in epochs of ~432,000 slots - about 2 to 3 days. Stake activates and rewards settle on epoch boundaries.

Rewards are earned

At the end of each epoch, the network mints new SOL and pays it pro-rata to delegators of voting validators.

Compounding is automatic

Rewards are added to your stake account and start earning the next epoch - no claim, no transaction, no gas.

You stay in control

Your wallet is always the signer. Delegate, redelegate, partial-unstake, or withdraw - Hubra never holds keys.

Unstake on your schedule

Slow unstake returns in roughly one epoch at no cost. Instant unstake is available for a small fee on liquid markets.

01
What is Solana staking?
Staking helps secure the Solana network. In return, you earn rewards - paid in SOL, minted by the protocol every epoch.
02
You delegate your SOL
You pick a validator and delegate. Custody never leaves your wallet - you only assign voting rights.
03
Validators secure the network
Validators run the Solana software, vote on blocks, and propose new ones. Stake decides their weight in consensus.
04
Time is divided into epochs
Solana counts time in epochs of ~432,000 slots - about 2 to 3 days. Stake activates and rewards settle on epoch boundaries.
05
Rewards are earned
At the end of each epoch, the network mints new SOL and pays it pro-rata to delegators of voting validators.
06
Compounding is automatic
Rewards are added to your stake account and start earning the next epoch - no claim, no transaction, no gas.
07
You stay in control
Your wallet is always the signer. Delegate, redelegate, partial-unstake, or withdraw - Hubra never holds keys.
08
Unstake on your schedule
Slow unstake returns in roughly one epoch at no cost. Instant unstake is available for a small fee on liquid markets.

Chapter № II · The math

Run the numbersagainst your own SOL.

Hubra's validator is currently paying 5.63% APY, in SOL, compounded automatically each epoch. Estimate is illustrative - protocol issuance shifts as the network matures.

Stake amount

SOL

1 SOL100,000 SOL

Horizon

Math assumes a flat 5.63% APY, daily compounding, and the validator's current commission. Real yield varies by epoch.

Balance · 3y

1,178.59SOL

Accrual

+178.59

Daily

0.16

SOL

Monthly

4.83

SOL

Annual

56.30

SOL

Year-by-year balance

1,000.00 SOL1,178.59 SOL

Validator commission5%

APY5.63%

CompoundingPer epoch

SettlementOn-chain

Chapter № III · Compound

Ten years of quietly compounding.

Each epoch's reward is added to your stake account and earns the next epoch. Linear vs compound, drawn from 1,000 SOL at 5.63%.

Balance · Y10

1,000.00SOL

Accrual

+0.00

APY

5.63%

CompoundLinear

Linear · Y10

1,563.00 SOL

Compound · Y10

1,753.62 SOL

Compound advantage

+190.62 SOL

Chapter № IV · About SOL

Why Solana pays for stake.

Solana is a proof-of-stake blockchain. Validators run the software that orders transactions; they vote on which blocks are canonical. The weight of a validator's vote is proportional to how much SOL has been delegated to it.

That weight is what your stake provides, and the reason the network is willing to mint new SOL each epoch and pay it back to delegators. Stake is participation; rewards are the protocol's receipt for participating honestly.

Inflation today is roughly 4.5%, scheduled to taper toward a long-run floor near 1.5% as the network matures. Real yield tracks the gap between issuance and the share of stake that's actively voting.

Active validators: +700
Slots per epoch: 432,000
Stake participating: 65%

Chapter № V · Common questions

The fine print, in plain text.

The questions allocators ask before delegating, answered without the marketing.

Is there a minimum stake?: No protocol minimum on Solana itself. Hubra creates a stake account on your behalf with whatever amount you delegate. Most allocators start with 1 SOL or more so transaction fees don't dominate the math.
How long does unstaking take?: A standard unstake takes about one full epoch, roughly 2 to 3 days, and costs nothing. If you need SOL faster, instant unstake is available against liquid markets for a small fee.
Can I lose my SOL by staking?: Native staking on Solana does not currently slash principal. Validator misbehavior reduces rewards rather than burning stake. Your custody never changes; only voting rights are delegated.
What APY should I expect?: Around 6 to 8% APY net of commission, depending on the epoch and network conditions. The headline rate is variable: it depends on Solana's inflation schedule and how much total SOL is staked.
Do I need to claim or compound rewards?: No. Rewards land in your stake account at the end of each epoch and start earning the next one, entirely on the protocol, with no transactions to sign.
What does Hubra charge?: Hubra runs a low commission validator. We earn from validator vote credits and from operator partners. Your SOL keeps the full protocol yield.
What happens if Hubra's validator goes offline?: If the validator stops voting, you stop earning rewards for that epoch. You can redelegate to a different validator at any time without unstaking first. Hubra has run continuously since 2020 with measured uptime.
Is staking taxable?: Almost certainly, yes. Most jurisdictions treat staking rewards as income at the time they accrue. We don't give tax advice; talk to a professional for your situation.