Staking
Introduction
Syndica operates a high performance validator and offers competitive rewards to delegators. To stake SOL with Syndica, we recommend following the instructions for your specific wallet or custodial service, as this will usually result in the best user experience.
Below we have included guides and information for popular wallets which you can reference. See How to Stake SOL with Syndica
Validator Information
| Identity Account | SyndicAgdEphcy5xhAKZAomTYhcF8xhC7za2UD9xeug |
|---|---|
| Vote Account | SyNdica7qx3njeVKNgXvV7KC1NjPYNS4fyb3NxgevLH |
| Client | Jito-Solana (Agave) |
| Commission | 0% |
| Public Dashboards | StakeWiz | Validators.app | Marinade | JPool | Jito |
What is Staking?
The Solana network uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism. Validators participate in consensus by casting votes for blocks of transactions to add to the blockchain. Votes are stake-weighted, meaning individual validators with more stake have more influence in determining the outcome of consensus. Staking is the process by which a SOL token holder assigns their SOL tokens to a particular validator and thereby increases that validator’s voting weight. This assignment is also known as delegating your tokens to the validator.
How are Rewards / APY Calculated?
Staking with Syndica earns rewards at a competitive APY, comparable to other top-performing validators. To track APY, we recommend referencing multiple public dashboards that use on-chain data, and comparing Syndica against other validators. All validators' APY will vary depending on the total volume of on-chain activity, which is not under their control. Differences in APY among validators is mainly influenced by three components:
- Inflation Rewards: validators earn newly issued SOL at the end of each epoch (2-3 days) in proportion to their block production, which is in turn determined by their stake weight and uptime. Validators with more stake will be selected as leader more often to produce blocks, but they will be rewarded only if they propose valid blocks during their scheduled window (~200ms per slot) which are confirmed by consensus. Inflation rewards are distributed to delegators in proportion to delegated stake.
- MEV Rewards: validators can use modified versions of the validator client software such as Jito to earn additional rewards in the form of MEV, or maximum extractable value. These rewards will also be proportional to block production and therefore stake weight, and distributed to delegators.
- Validator Commission: validators set commission rates on both the inflation and MEV rewards they distribute to their delegators. When delegating directly to a validator ("native" staking), commission rates take the form of explicit rates defined in the validator's vote account on-chain and observable on public dashboards. Staking rewards on exchanges and custodial services often have implicit commission rates in the form of a lower APY than native staking. Commission rates greater than 0% directly lower the final APY of delegated stake.
By staking with Syndica you will earn a highly competitive APY, as our validator uses best-in-class infrastructure, resulting in 100% uptime, 0 skipped slots and therefore maximum inflation rewards. We also use the Jito MEV client in order to maximize rewards. Lastly, we charge 0% commission on all rewards to give our delegators the highest APY possible.
Are There Risks to Staking?
By delegating, a token holder signals to the network that the validator they chose to delegate to is a trusted and reliable participant in consensus. Delegating to a validator does not give the validator ownership or control over your tokens. Delegated SOL is still fully under the control of the delegator. However, delegating to a validator that performs poorly (goes offline, fails to produce blocks, etc.) does result in an opportunity cost of lower rewards relative to delegating with a well-performing validator. It is therefore important to monitor the performance of validators and form staking decisions based on verifiable on-chain metrics. Below are several third-party public dashboards which display performance metrics for Syndica’s validator:
How to Stake SOL with Syndica
To stake with Syndica, you must hold SOL in a wallet or service that supports delegating stake to a specific validator. Although there are many options for holding SOL, not all support delegating stake to a specific validator or have built-in features for easily doing so. We recommend researching your specific wallet or service to determine if it supports delegating to a custom validator. We’ve listed popular options below that support delegating stake to a specific validator such as Syndica.
As of July 2025, the following wallets and services do not support delegating to a custom validator or do not have built-in features for easily doing so:
If you use a self-custodial wallet but it doesn’t support staking to a custom delegator as a built-in feature within its UI, it is still possible to delegate stake by using third-party applications. Below are applications which support delegation and management of stake accounts.
Note: Syndica has not audited these applications; use them at your own risk.
Lastly, advanced users can manage stake account using the Solana CLI. The command-line interface provides direct and secure access to your Solana accounts but requires deeper technical familiarity. For detailed guidance, please refer to the official Solana CLI documentation and ensure you fully understand the implications before proceeding.